In a charming moment captured at a Thai elephant sanctuary, a young elephant enthusiastically approached a visitor for a cuddle, offering a playful interaction that delighted everyone watching The video shows a woman seated on the muddy ground when, unexpectedly, a baby elephant bounds over, eager to make her acquaintance. The audience can’t help but laugh as the calf cozily settles on her lap. A bystander comments that the woman seems to be enjoying the unusual encounter. However, the calf’s boundless energy keeps it moving around, occasionally shifting in ways that look a little uncomfortable for the woman. She smiles and strokes the baby elephant as it readjusts onto her thighs, embracing the affectionate moment. But when the calf rolls backward onto her shins, she lets out a soft “ow,” prompting a nearby person to step in and lend a hand. Unperturbed, the little elephant soon rolls f...
In a charming display of youthful frustration, a baby elephant was caught throwing a major tantrum, only to be met with indifference from its parents.
his heartwarming scene unfolded as the elephant herd traversed a dirt path in the African savanna.
Watch the video at the end.
As the smallest member of the group decided it didn’t want to continue, the adult elephants continued on their way, seemingly unfazed by the display of childish defiance.
When the baby realized it might be left behind, it sprang into action, racing after the herd to catch up.
Daphne Sheldrick from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust notes that such tantrums are quite typical among elephants.
In a blog post, she explains that elephants share many similarities with humans, including a comparable lifespan of about seventy years and developmental milestones that mirror our own. For instance, a baby elephant reaches adulthood around the age of twenty.
Sheldrick also points out that elephants possess various human-like traits and emotions. They have strong family bonds, experience grief, and exhibit various feelings, from happiness to jealousy.
Like people, each elephant has a distinct personality, capable of displaying a wide array of emotions, including mood swings and competitive behaviors.
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