An irritated elephant decided to douse a buffalo bull with cold water when it got a little too close for comfort . The wildlife creature was relaxing in the Kruger National Park in South Africa with its family by a small pool of water when the bull approached - much to the elephant 's annoyance . In a gesture captured on camera , the African elephant squirts the bull with water stored up its trunk to get it to leave , but misses its target . Scroll down for video . The frustrated elephant attempts to squirt water on the bull which has wandered too close for comfort . Its young elephant cozies up to its parent for protection , as the bull drinks from a small pool of water . The large elephant keeps an eye on the bull as they move away , guarding its young which walks in its shadow . Not to be beaten , the huge creature then begins to size up the bull , which is clearly unperturbed by the actions of the elephant and carries on drinking . The amazing images were taken in the historic park , which opened in 1898 to help protect the wildlife of South Africa . According to the Kruger National Park website , the area is home to 147 different types of mammals , 507 birds , 114 reptiles and 34 amphibians . Water drips down from the elephant 's trunk , after it attempted to douse the buffalo bull that came too close . Taking a swing : The elephant rounds on the bull , which keeps its head and horns down as it passes .
Frustrated elephant misses its target as it attempts to douse bull in water . Huge African elephant is with its baby , who nestles close for protection . Kruger National Park , where pictures were taken , is home to 507 mammals .