During our African safari in 2019, one of my favorite afternoon activities was hanging out near this watering hole in Kenya. Over three days, I learned the procession of animals visiting the watering hole was consistent and even predictable. The warthogs were always the first to arrive, followed shortly after by small herds of gazelle, impala & antelope. Zebras were usually next in the queue, but one day a family of giraffes cut in line and arrived ahead of them. Lastly, always, were the elephants.

As the elephants slowly marched in, all the other animals exited the scene. As a result, the elephants had the watering hole to themselves. Without competition, they took their time and enjoyed drinking for close to an hour. Once fully refreshed, some would turn their attention from the water and interact with each other. One day, these two adults engaged in a playful trunk wrestling match. They were not violent or aggressive, but rather joyful and affectionate. At one point, their trunks & tusks were so intertwined that it seemed impossible to unravel. But then, similar to a Chinese finger puzzle, they drew even closer and released each other with ease.