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Shake trunks and come out fighting. During a visit to Minneriya National Park in central Sri Lanka, two young elephants engage in a ritual that leads to a shoving match.

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Standing ground in Sri Lanka

Shake trunks and come out fighting. During a visit to Minneriya National Park in central Sri Lanka, two young elephants engage in a ritual that leads to a shoving match. Photo Credit: Arnie Weissmann

Shake trunks and come out fighting. During a visit to Minneriya National Park in central Sri Lanka, two young elephants engage in a ritual that leads to a shoving match.

One elephant advances, while the other stands his ground.

Close contact is made.

The one on the left stands firm against a charge.

The ''battle'' lasted more than 30 minutes ending, it appeared, in a standoff.