A circus trainer from Budapest, Hungary, has amazed audiences by showcasing his elephant’s remarkable abilities, all of which he attributes to a strong bond of “perfect trust” with the animal. Rene Casselly, a seventh-generation show performer and animal trainer, has proven that even older elephants can learn impressive new tricks. In captivating video footage, his elephant Kimba can assist Rene in a series of stunts, including dunking a basketball, flipping through the air, juggling, climbing a wall, and even letting Rene stand on his tusks. Despite the complexity of these tricks, Rene assures that Kimba is healthy, happy, and well-cared for, enjoying the same living conditions as elephants in zoos. He adds that Kimba’s training is based on positive reinforcement, similar to how dogs are trained, with rewards and treats for performing well. “These videos highlight the incredible trust and connection
A baby elephant’s playful encounter turned into a comical scene when it slipped around in a mud puddle while attempting to charge at a passing warthog. Ewan Wilson captured The moment on film at Addo Elephant Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The footage shows the calf enjoying a splash in the mud alongside its family when it noticed a warthog scurrying by the pool’s edge. In a bold move, the young elephant decided to confront the warthog, planting its feet in the wet mud as it prepared to charge. However, the warthog paused briefly, causing the calf to take cover behind a larger elephant before lunging forward again. The calf lost its footing this time, slipping awkwardly on the muddy surface. From behind the camera, a man can be heard chuckling, saying, “That’s very brave. He tried to charge and then slipped in the mud.” Despite the warthog running off after