Didn't even flinch GIF

Half the time its a dominance display. But im NOT willing to test that

Elephant is like woah this guy isn’t fuckin around I better get outta here!

Steve Irwin or his reincarnation

This elephant is trying to scare the guy. If the ears are out, the trunk is up and it's making a noise, the elephant just wants to scare you. But if the trunk is tucked away, the ears are back and it's quiet, be careful. The animal is very angry.