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 herd of elephants in South Africa was recently seen fiercely defending their young from a pack of wild dogs.
The dramatic encounter unfolded at Djuma Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands region of the country.
Watch the video at the end.
Tour guide Brent Leo-Smith witnessed the scene while following the wild dogs from a distance in his vehicle. The dogs were moving along a path when a group of elephants suddenly emerged from the bushes.
Outnumbered and facing much larger animals, the nine wild dogs were quickly met with a loud and intimidating response. The roaring and trumpeting elephants stood their ground, forcing the wild dogs to retreat one by one.
Even the youngest calf joined the defense, charging alongside the adult elephants. The group then formed a protective circle around the calf to shield it from threats.
While wild dogs are known to hunt in packs, they pose little danger to elephants. According to Leo-Smith, it’s highly unlikely for wild dogs to attack elephants, even the young ones.
He explained, “Wild dogs don’t show any real threat to elephants. I’ve never heard of a wild dog attacking a baby elephant. But elephants react strongly to any predator nearby.”
This incident highlights the protective nature of elephants and their instinct to defend against anything they perceive as a threat, even if the danger isn’t real.
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