While tracking tigers in southern Nepal, I had an encounter with a massive bull Indian elephant in musth. Musth is a period when bull elephants experience a surge in testosterone, making them highly aggressive and unpredictable. This lone giant, with his gleaming tusks and musky scent, was no doubt a force to be reckoned with. During musth, bulls leave their usual ranges, driven by the urge to mate, and can become extremely dangerous. This brief but powerful encounter was a clear reminder of the