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Heartwarming Moment as Baby Elephant Reunites with Mother After Being Rescued from a Well

  In a touching scene from Kenya’s Sera Community Conservancy, a baby elephant reunites with his mother after being rescued from a well an entire day apart. The young bull elephant had fallen into the well and, unable to rejoin his herd, was left behind when his family moved on. Fortunately, rangers from the conservancy were nearby, and they quickly stepped in to help. They pulled the calf from the well and tied him to a tree near where he was found, hoping his herd would return to search for him. Throughout the day, rangers stayed close, ensuring the baby elephant was well-fed and had enough water despite no immediate sign of his herd. Hours passed, and the rangers began to consider their next steps as the day drew to a close. Just then, the faint sound of heavy footsteps signaled that the herd might be returning. They promptly untied the calf, allowing him to respond to the approaching sounds. In a video of the

Elephant Shows Off Incredible Agility to Reach Top Branches in Zimbabwe

 A series of stunning photos have captured a remarkable moment in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, where a bull African elephant stood on its hind legs to reach higher branches for food.

The images, taken by photographer Bobby-Jo Vial, showcase the elephant stretching its trunk to grab leaves, using its strength and balance to access the best branches.

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Bobby-Jo, 36, described the event as one of the most spectacular moments she has photographed. “It was an amazing display of strength, balance, and agility,” she said. The elephant’s technique allowed it to pull down the prime branches for a meal easily.


While not common, this behavior can be observed in Mana Pools and is particularly unique to bull elephants. Bobby-Jo explained that this feeding technique is likely passed down from older elephants.

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In previous years, famous bulls in the area, such as Fred Astaire and Boswell, were known for their ability to stand on their hind legs to browse the trees.

Seeing a younger elephant mastering this skill was a special experience for her and her guests.


Bobby-Jo also noted that this behavior often occurs during times of food scarcity. With the dry season in full effect, elephants must find creative ways to reach sustenance in areas like Mana Pools, where food is limited.

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The photos have garnered admiration from Bobby-Jo’s friends, family, and followers, who were equally captivated by the elephant’s balancing act and the warm afternoon light that illuminated the scene. “They know how passionate I am about elephants and were thrilled for me to witness this moment,” she added.

Once on the brink of extinction due to poaching, African elephants have seen some improvements in recent years. In 2011, illegal poaching claimed the lives of 10 percent of the continent’s elephants.


By 2017, this figure had decreased to around four percent, partly due to reduced demand for ivory from China.

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While conservation efforts have yielded positive results, experts caution that elephants still face significant threats.

Between 10,000 and 15,000 elephants are killed annually, further shrinking the already fragile population of around 350,000.


Conservationists remain hopeful but emphasize the need for continued vigilance to protect these majestic creatures.

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