InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — A viral video showing an elephant knocking down an oil palm tree inside a plantation area has captured public attention on social media. The video, uploaded by YouTube channel NEXT One, had been viewed more than 10,000 times within a single day as of Friday (December 19, 2025).
The short clip shows the elephant easily toppling the palm tree, highlighting direct interaction between wildlife and plantation landscapes. The incident has sparked mixed reactions, ranging from concern to debate over the impact of land-use change on wildlife habitats.
According to the video description, the incident is believed to have been triggered by shrinking forest areas that traditionally serve as the elephant’s habitat and food source, forcing the animal to enter plantation areas in search of sustenance. (T2)
