Yossi, the leader of the African elephant herd in Ramat Gan's Safari Park, attacked and killed one of the oldest elephants in the park, Atari, as park visitors looked on aghast. There was no known reason for the attack.
Yossi, 37, is 3.70 meters tall and weighs 7 tons. On Monday, as Israelis were preparing for the Pesach Seder, he began following, then forcefully attacking, Atari, who was 46 and weighed 5 tons. After receiving several body blows from Yossi's head, Atari collapsed and died. The entire incident was videotaped by safari visitors.
Yossi is now being held in seclusion, and will only be brought in contact with the other elephants during mating season.
Yossi, 37, is 3.70 meters tall and weighs 7 tons. On Monday, as Israelis were preparing for the Pesach Seder, he began following, then forcefully attacking, Atari, who was 46 and weighed 5 tons. After receiving several body blows from Yossi's head, Atari collapsed and died. The entire incident was videotaped by safari visitors.
Yossi is now being held in seclusion, and will only be brought in contact with the other elephants during mating season.