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Musth—a condition in male elephants where they experience a surge in testosterone, making them highly aggressive and dominant.
Signs of Musth in Elephants:
1. Increased Testosterone:
• Their testosterone levels can be up to 60 times higher than normal.
• This makes them more aggressive, unpredictable, and dominant over other elephants.
2. Temporal Gland Secretions:
• A thick, dark, and oily fluid called temporin oozes from glands on the sides of their head (between the eyes and ears).
• The smell is very strong and acts as a signal to other elephants.
3. Constant Urination (Dribbling):
• They leak strong-smelling urine continuously, leaving a trail wherever they go.
• This scent warns other males and attracts females.
4. Extreme Aggression:
• They challenge other bulls, even attacking and killing weaker ones.
• They might charge at anything—vehicles, trees, and even humans.
5. Lack of Fear & Increased Energy:
• They eat less but are more active and restless.
• Even dominant males avoid a musth elephant.
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