Rhinos and elephants are both herbivores, with no need to hunt other species, so they usually get along quite well. But when they get in each other’s way, there’s only one winner.

Rhinos can be quite temperamental! When provoked, they actively defend their territory by throwing excrement and hurling themselves at intruders. But it seems they also know when to back off.

As one of the playful elephants balances the stick overhead, the rhino cautiously steps back. Even with its thick skin and an average 35-inch-long front horn, it is no match for a large elephant.

For a moment, the rhino seemed to forget this and rushed towards the elephant. Unfazed, the large creature picked up the stick with its trunk and threw it at the rhino.

Since rhinos are known to have poor eyesight, this guy probably didn’t see exactly what happened. But when the stick rattled to the left, it was evidently panicking enough to retreat.

Both showed their attachment to the territory with respect for each other, they tried not to conflict so fiercely that they lost their affection for each other later.