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...
A rare “pink” elephant calf has become the center of attention among her herd in South Africa, standing out with her unique appearance.
The three-week-old calf was recently spotted playing in the grass with
her family in, Malamala Game Reserve located in Kruger Nationnal Park
Her light-colored skin sharply contrasts with the darker grey tones of the adult elephants around her.
According to safari ranger Tim Jansen van Vuuren, who captured images of the calf, her rare coloring is caused by leucism. This genetic condition leads to a partial loss of pigmentation, making it different from albinism.
“It’s a genetic disorder that will stay with her for life,” van Vuuren explained. “This is one of the most fascinating things I’ve ever seen in the wild. It’s not well-documented, and you won’t see something like this in textbooks.”
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