Adorable Elephant Mother-Baby Video Wins Internet, But Also Captures A Sad Reality

Viral video of an endearing moment between a mother elephant and her calf highlights the universality of parental patience and children's adorable stubbornness. But it comes with a sad twist.

A still from the viral video.

Source : X

Trending: A heartwarming video of a mother elephant trying to wake her sleeping baby has gone viral, striking a chord with parents everywhere. The one-minute clip shows the baby elephant refusing to budge despite its mother’s repeated nudges — an amusing yet endearing moment that has resonated deeply with viewers.  

The scene has drawn parallels with a daily ritual familiar to many households: parents trying to get their children out of bed for school. The video shows the elephant mom first tries to gently wake up the baby elephant, but the latter acts stubborn. At one point, the mother pulls the baby's tail as her patience runs out. The baby elephant finally wakes up after that.   

Social media users can’t get enough of the relatable humour and tenderness captured in the moment.

The video is winning hearts because parents immediately connected with it as the mother elephant’s gentle yet persistent efforts reflect a universal parental patience, while the baby elephant’s initial stubbornness was like their own children’s reluctance to wake up in the morning.  

The glimpse into their world, showing how similar animals can be to humans in behaviour, adds a layer of fascination.  

However, while the video is undeniably cute, viewers couldn’t help but notice a concerning detail: both the mother elephant and her calf were chained. This stark contrast between the tenderness of the moment and their captivity left many concerned.

Check out the video here:

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— Satya ™️ (@Satya_Chowdary9) January 8, 2025

Social Media Reactions  

The video post shared on X had 1.4 million views, over 3,600 reshares, and more than 26,000 likes at the time of writing. The comment section is buzzing too.

"Every day scenario in my home...," wrote one user, while another said: "She was still more patient than my mom." 

One person said it's a "Universal Problem", while yet another user posted: "That tail grab is equivalent to human mom's drawing the curtains or putting on the lights and removing covers."

The chained legs of the elephant duo, however, proved to be a downer. 

"All I saw was a big beautiful majestic elephant cruelly chained by her front right leg," posted one user. A post on Reddit read: "That chain on the foot ruined the video."   

It remains unclear where the video was shot, but a 'thank you' text in Thai language on the video indicates that it could be from Thailand.