This big bull chooses the world's skinniest thorn tree for the world's largest game of peek-a-boo.
Mutual Gaze Theory?
So this male elephant wandered into our Serengeti camp and I had to laugh. I wanted to get a good shot of him, but I had to wait while he stood “hidden” behind this thorn tree.
It reminded me of playing peek-a-boo with the grandkids. You know the move—the kids think that as long as their hands are over their eyes, they’re invisible?
Child development experts call this “mutual gaze theory.” The idea is that, up to a certain age, children believe mutual eye contact is a requirement for being seen. If there’s no eye contact, bingo—you aren’t there.
Now, I don’t really think this big bull was practicing his mutual gaze theory, but it’s fun to think about, isn’t it?
Bible Land Explorers are headed back to Tanzania June 3-13, 2027. Lake Victoria, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, are on our agenda as we photo-hunt big cats, small birds, and everything in-between. We are now receiving early registrations for this exclusive small-group adventure. See the link here for brochure and more information or email us at BibleLandExplorer@gmail.com.