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An elephant’s “must” refers to the period every day when an elephant has to work for its mahout. (shooting an elephant)

An elephant’s “must” refers to the period every day when an elephant has to work for its mahout.

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An elephant who goes "must" or "musth" has entered a breeding phase. Hormone levels cause the "bull" elephant to become aggressive, asserting dominance.

so i have the same problem is it true or false

The answer is false. If you read the information, you can see that the "must" is not a designated work period. It is a physical reaction to hormone levels within the animal.

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