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Baby Elephant Tickles Reporter During Broadcast, Video Goes Viral

Journalist Alvin Patterson Kaunda tried to stay professional but could not hold back his laughter after an elephant tickled him in the ear

Elephants are among the most intelligent and sensitive animals who can understand emotions well. In a heart warming video shared on the internet an elephant can be seen tickling a reporter who was talking about a wildlife trust and orphaned elephants in their care. 

Journalist Alvin Patterson Kaunda tried to stay professional but could not hold back his laughter after a baby elephant tickled him in the ear and showered him with kisses. The crew was also heard joining him in the laughter. 

The video was shared by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, one of Africa’s oldest wildlife charities and a leading conservation organisation, on Instagram with the caption "Everyone wants to be the star! Kindani was so inspired by Alvin's performance that she decided to steal her own moment in the spotlight." 

 
 
 
 
 
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Since being shared, the video has gone viral on the social media and has garnered 67,274 likes.

People just can't stop talking about the cute little elephant baby. While some did not forget to mention the reporter’s poise and resilience.

Those laughs at the end made my whole day!  Loooove this! Thank you for sharing!" wrote an Instagram user.

So SWEET!!! Great work Alvin Serious message and endearing performance!" wrote another.

A third wrote, "watched this more than once. Everyone's a playmate, aye Kindani."

"Kindani, you make my day and I know SOOO many others feel the exact same. You all are so special," wrote a fourth.

"Important message, adorable response from Baby Elephant," wrote a fifth.

Praising the reporter for trying to maintain his poise, a user wrote, "I have watched this video so many times. He did so much better holding it together than I would have."

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