This YouTube video has some advice for your next African safari. Elephants are majestic and impressive animals. It may be a treat to view them up close. But they can also be dangerous.

Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. A full grown male can easily weigh around 12 tons. Startled elephants are known to charge at perceived threats. Conservationist Michael Fey shows you what to do in that very situation.

By the way, today is Elephant Appreciation Day. Go see one at your local zoo. Or check out this video. It’ll show you just how smart elephants are.