Charming Elephant Cheekily Halts Traffic for Treats | Asia | BBC Earth

He uses his four-tongued body to create a roadblock and demand a toll. When he receives a payment, he lets them pass. In Sri Lanka, Asian elephants live in higher densities than anywhere else on earth. To find enough food, they roam for hundreds of miles. But people are never far away. That means new dangers, but also new opportunities. On this road, you can often pick up a full meal. But there is one bull who takes things a stage further. He doesn't wait patiently by the roadside. Instead, he uses his four-tongued body to create a roadblock and demand a toll. When he receives a payment, he lets them pass. His persuasive charm has earned him a reputation. He's even been given a name, Raja. He knows which vehicles aren't worth bothering with and which have the potential to deliver a feast. Raja's gentle nature has won many hearts.