Desperate Elephant Encourages Newborn to Stand in Heartwarming Video

A new mother elephant tries to get her newborn to stand. Photo courtesy of LatestSightings.com

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After giving birth to her calf, this new mother elephant becomes concerned as her newborn struggles to stand. However, she persistently tries to help it up, creating a heartwarming and remarkable sight.

Brett Marneweck, a seasoned field guide, had an extraordinary experience witnessing this once-in-a-lifetime event and shared his observations with LatestSightings.com.

“During our afternoon safari, we planned to have our sundowner overlooking a nearby dam. As we positioned ourselves on the dam’s wall, enjoying the sights of hippos and birds, something unexpected and truly special unfolded.”

“In the distance, I noticed an elephant in apparent distress. Intrigued, I grabbed my binoculars for a closer look. To my amazement, I realized it was an elephant in the process of giving birth!”

“Recognizing the sensitivity of the situation and the rarity of the event, we decided to reposition ourselves carefully. We wanted to observe without causing any additional stress to the mother elephant.”

“During our adjustment, we momentarily lost sight of the scene. When we regained visual, we were astonished to see that the calf had already been born and was lying on the ground, newly arrived in this world!”

“The mother elephant displayed an unusual behavior by leaving the calf for a short time. She returned moments later, indicating that she might be a first-time mother. Her actions revealed a mixture of nervousness, excitement, and curiosity.”

“The mother elephant attempted to help the calf stand by nudging it rather forcefully. Her lack of experience was evident, but it was a heartwarming moment when the baby elephant finally managed to stand, leaning against its mother for support.”

“With persistence, the calf attempted to suckle. Knowing that the new family needed space to bond peacefully, we decided to leave them undisturbed. Witnessing such moments reminds us of the preciousness of life and the intricate balance of nature. They inspire us to appreciate the diverse inhabitants of our planet and their remarkable journeys through existence.”

This article originally appeared on Latest Sightings.

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