An Indian Forest Service officer shared a video of an elephant family escorting their calves while crossing a forest.
Video clip of a big elephant family escorting its calves while crossing a forest. (Photo: Susanta Nanda/X)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 24, 2024 11:27 IST
Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer Susanta Nanda shared an "unforgettable sight" that he witnessed of an elephant family escorting their calves while crossing a forest. The 41-second clip, captured during the night, is nothing but a treat for wildlife enthusiasts.
As seen in the short video, the elephant matriarch along with the other elders of the family escorted the calves safely while walking towards the other end of the forest. The tusker was seen guarding the family from behind.
Nanda shared the clip on X on January 23 and captioned it, "Just watch how the matriarch leads the herd. Mother and aunties safely escort the calves and the tusker comes at last, guarding the family from behind. An unforgettable sight."
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Social media users enjoyed the video as is clear from the comments section of the post. "They stay strong and united. Ultimate respect for the most intelligent and gentle animal," a user said.
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Social media has a fascination for wildlife videos, as such clips featuring majestic animals frequently go viral soon after being made available online.
Published By:
Ashmita Saha
Published On:
Jan 24, 2024
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