Elephants Play Spar at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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Channel: UC Davis · 2014 · Education

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As part of his national elephant welfare project, UC Davis doctoral student Brian Greco documents Msholo and Vus'musi play sparring — an unusual activity for captive elephants. Videography by Brian Greco/ reproduced with permission by the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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