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Elephant Mom Has To Pull Inquisitive Calf Away From Safari

A heart-warming video every parent will recognize shows the moment a patient wild elephant mum had to repeatedly try to get her calf to stop playing with the humans. In an incredible sighting, a herd of elephants were crossing the path of a safari group in Ndutu, Tanzania, in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As the huge animals made their way past, one little seven-month-old calf decided he wanted to investigate these unusual new visitors. As this video shows, the mother elephant tries to gently wrap her trunk round the youngster to pull them away, but each time the little one goes back again to the truck. Safari guide and wildlife photographer Bobby-Jo Vial said mother elephants can become stressed and protective over their calves, so it was important she and her group, and their vehicle, remained absolutely still. At one stage mum seems to get a little frustrated with her willful child and looks up at the jeep she could easily flip over. But thankfully for all concerned, she was able to get her toddler-aged little one under control and gently guide him on his way, leaving the safari group elated at the sighting. Australian Bobby-Jo, who describes herself as Chief Honey Badger at her firm Bobby-Jo Safaris, said the video had now had more than 1.4 million views online. *MANDATORY VIDEO CREDIT: Bobby-Jo Safaris / Magnus / T&T Creative*
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
  • Date Acquired: 02-22-2024
  • Date Filmed: 02-19-2024
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Footage Type: Cell Phone
  • Rights :  TV & Digital
Tags:  elephant , calf , safari , jeep , herd , ndutu , tanzania , ngorongoro conservation area

Elephant Mom Has To Pull Inquisitive Calf Away From Safari

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