Overview

• Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed it is investigating footage authenticated by the BBC and filmed at Ol Jogi Conservancy in Laikipia.
• The elephant was identified as Bupa, a well-known bull at Ol Jogi, which said he is closely cared for and called the behavior unacceptable and dangerous.
• The Instagram account @skydive_kenya posted the now-deleted clips, including separate videos of the man touching rhinos at Ol Pejeta, which staff said breaches strict rules.
• Staff at both conservancies said copies of the videos were passed to relevant authorities after widespread online backlash and calls for action.
• Conservationists warned that such social media stunts endanger animals and people, noting most Kenyan elephants are wild and should not be portrayed as approachable or feedable.