A video of a baby elephant cuddling with its caretaker has taken the internet by storm. Shared on Instagram by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the clip has racked up over 2.7 million views and thousands of comments and likes.
“An elephant cuddle session. They may weigh about 250 pounds at birth, but elephant calves are just like any other baby. Aside from practical needs, they also thrive on physical affection and lots of interaction. Babysitters like Joseph provide this care around the clock so that every orphan grows up with the love and support of a family,” the message read.
Watch the video below:
The clip opens to show the goalkeeper is on the ground. On the other side, you can see the baby elephant sitting partially on top of the man hugging him. The smile on the caregiver’s face and the baby elephant’s gestures make the video a joy to watch.
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The post prompted social media users to share several love-filled comments. One user wrote: “Never been jealous of anyone’s job in my life – love this.” Another said: “Awww, you are so loved, Joseph, by all the babies in your care! They know they are loved too and thrive under your care!”
“I can’t stop watching,” said the third, while a fourth user said, “This looks so beautiful, warm my heart.”
Meanwhile, in another adorable video, an American model recently had a playful encounter with a baby elephant while visiting a sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The hilarious footage, shared by Storyful, showed the rambunctious baby getting close to Megan Milan and knocking her to the ground before rolling on top of her. The youngster was stronger than he appeared, as he even managed to tear the model’s skirt by stepping on the hem.
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