Elephants can be very dangerous. They are extremely large animals. They are also territorial, and will attack if you get too close to them. Male elephants also go through musth, which is a form of heat that means they are ready to mate.During this time, they are very aggressive and will attack almost anything that moves.hey are extremely large animals. They are also territorial, and will attack if you get too close to them. Male elephants also go through musth, which is a form of heat that means they are ready to mate.