In a playful moment captured on camera, a young elephant took a rest by sitting on a companion in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The lively calf gently nudged its friend with its trunk before perching on its side.
Despite the weight, the resting elephant appeared unfazed, lying down peacefully. Julie Lindenmayer, a zookeeper from Miami and the photographer behind the snapshot, shared, “At first, it seemed like the young elephant was checking on its friend. It was poking with its trunk as if to make sure everything was fine. When it got no response, it decided to take a seat.”
Lindenmayer, who often works around wildlife, was initially concerned for the lying elephant, fearing it might be ill or injured. However, those worries were eased once it stood up, grazed, and appeared healthy.
“I see wild animals regularly in my work,” she explained, “but witnessing this interaction in their natural environment was unforgettable.”
Lindenmayer reflected on the experience, expressing that watching such behavior in the wild is a unique privilege. “It’s moments like these that remind you just how incredible these animals are in their natural habitat.”
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