20-Year-Old Acrobat Performs Tricks With His Elephant Family | BEAST BUDDIES

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A 20-YEAR-OLD animal trainer and acrobat performs incredible stunts with five African elephants. Growing up to 10-foot tall, and weighing an average of 6 tons, the African elephant is one of the continents most dangerous animals. However, animal trainer and acrobat, Rene Casselly Jr has a unique bond with his elephants after knowing them his entire life.
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[@flamingobirb3831]

He actually treats them well! I'm fine as long as they aren't abused and get proper care

[@kiwii8468]

Yeah it really sucks because elephants look like happy animals but circuses ruin that by abusing them

[@aichanaciry8252]

LOL you can see the show he beat the elephant

[@tundraplanet3077]

I couldnt agree more my friend

[@somerandomasian3419]

@@aichanaciry8252 No he didn't.

[@catsinwonderland7473]

Yep and the elephants have lots of company

[@imastrawberry7786]

I love how he actually treats them well and doesn't hurt them!

[@lauradellafiore7583]

Why should he beat them?

[@jbeastmode2channel661]

@@lauradellafiore7583 I don’t think he doesn’t mean that but in the circus they whip elephants

[@ryanmccurdy7994]

@@jbeastmode2channel661 that's a lie, not all circuses mistreat animals

[@ironbeastnz]

i love the way the elephants are treated & respected by Rene, heart warming.

[@nickierainbow]

No bullhooks, always loose, not forcing them and actually a lot of space? That sounds better than all other circuses.

[@bloodytalonz1138]

Unlike in Europe, I don't think the Ankus or "bullhook" is required by federal organizations, like our USDA. The USDA requires Elephant trainers to have an Ankus when handling elephants around public. and Not everyone uses the Bullhook in an abusive way either as the tool originated in India actually and was merely a Guide, like how we use leashes as a guide for dogs. There is many animal husbandry tools that give people potential to misuse them. I've been to circuses here in the US and handlers carry the "bullhook" but never misuse them - The abusing of the bullhook mostly happened in like the 50s through 70s and now people are trained professionally how to use the Ankus properly, which is communicating with the elephant through touch, not brutality. I know for a fact that in this decade if a handler is found harming an elephant with it, They are fired and blacklisted from getting employees by other circuses. but of course, organizations like PETA will not clear this up because as long as everybody thinks EVERY handler abuses elephants because they hold a Ankus - They get attention and donations. Always look into things and not believe everything thats shared on the internet.

[@jessicamessica2271]

Yes. I looked into it and the american vetrinary assocition sais the bull hooks are used as guides. Yes there are cases where they have been abused, but it seems very rare. Ive heard some contriversial things about peta including claims that they euthinize thousands of puppies and kittens

[@mitchellneuhoff9946]

You don’t really need to use any of those all you have to do is get the animals to use their natural instinct then they willingly do the tricks

[@nickierainbow]

@@bloodytalonz1138 I have seen animals abused by bullhooks and other tools with my own eyes, I then promised myself to never pay to see animals in circus or any sketchy show ever again. I'd rather encourage the Grandby Zoo, which has enclosures that are astonishingly large and full or enrichment, for animals that were rescued from roadside zoos, circuses and other abusive situations or are in programs to educate as well as to reintroduce endangered species in their natural habitat. Seems more fair to the animals than teaching them tricks and using them as props - not to say that it's abusive in every case, but it's only my personal feeling regarding species we commonly see in circuses.

[@flyingspaghettiauditor]

These elephants have a better life than most people's dogs.

[@jessicamessica2271]

Elephant kisses. How adorable. This man is living my best life

[@brknmoon8987]

2:16 that elephant smile ! 😍

[@anettfodor1346]

I live in Hungary and I saw him at the circus and it was amazing!☺🥰

[@callmeciara4232]

It's cute how he plays and cares for them.

[@lucreziavilante5993]

What a beautiful human he is! I hope he can start instructing others on how to treat the elephants! I almost think they love to work... because they are such intelligent animals!

[@ImSoGravetoned]

Those are happy, healthy, and very loved elephants. I appreciate this young man being so vocal on his loving unique relationship with these magnificent creatures. And the love that the elephants have for him also is very apparent, they're all so comfortable and affectionate with him. Not to mention flappy ears! A flappy eared elephant is a happy elephant! Life is more beautiful with elephants and people like this young man.

[@Hannah-qx1sl]

I seriously adore elephants, they’re so cute!! Seeing this video makes me so happy and you can easily see the elephants and the owner has for one and another. They’re in a good place and they’re not getting treated badly which sadly is the case for some countries.

[@yoshinguyen3731]

Wow!!! I'm impressed. Plus I love elephants

[@maiavanwaes7590]

I'm not at all into zoos, but that, I can deal with. It is done with respect.

[@lukassutter9412]

Maïa Van Waes I

[@creepyjoe7621]

Maïa Van Waes why do you not like zoos?

[@maiavanwaes7590]

@@creepyjoe7621 are you in quarantine because of covid ?

[@creepyjoe7621]

No

[@jimbo1400]

He actually treats them really well, plus the tricks he does are super awesome, he must of done gymnastics before he became an elephant trainer, he makes sure that (Idk if he said in the video or not) the gate to their enclosure is closed so they don’t escape (elephants are truly escape artists)

[@remxian1146]

Litterally the only elephant show i will watch. I wish everyone would do this. i really do.

[@velos7354]

You can have your elephant.I'll keep my goldfish.

[@sleepingicarus243]

Velos *steals le goldfish* HAHAHAHA

[@pirates3922]

Let gold fish jump from tank and steal your kfc chicken

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

Good For Them - Life, Liberty & the pursuit of Happiness

[@Icandoitifiwant]

These elephants are extremely well cared for and will most likely have a longer life with these people than they would in the wild.

[@krystal498]

I'm so against animal abuse..an using animals for entertainment..but he loves an respects them..they are his friends..it's to cute

[@aichanaciry8252]

no he slap the you can see on her show

[@somerandomasian3419]

@@aichanaciry8252 That's not abusing them.DUMBASS.

[@xxrichardpartyanimalxx9152]

See elephants can be trained with love like puppies😄😄😄!!!

[@boglenight1551]

Clicker trained elephants, this is the way it should have always been done. So beautiful.

[@toriwood2922]

The elephants are so smart and they are also pampered lol 😂 so im ok with it

[@tacoritynes7021]

I think elephants are cute AND cool

[@satishs7888]

TV yyyoujjjnn.

[@satishs7888]

TV yyyoujjjnn.

[@DavidJohnson-rd5wy]

Good job!! Finally someone who puts the care of the elephants first, they look very happy..

[@DavidJohnson-rd5wy]

So many of these situations if u look hard enough, you'll see that the animals are not enjoying any of the tricks and stuff that they are doing and are in fear deep down. Makes me feel sick

[@somerandomasian3419]

@@DavidJohnson-rd5wy Better than the Circus.You're just one of those people who think they should be kept in a Circus.

[@jaxnean2663]

Amazing guy and I respect his respect for animals

[@anjefelowareees3040]

Hope more and more people like you project positive reinforcement towards every animal buddy.. 😊

[@jessicachronister694]

that is awesome you are doing you are doing awesome with those elephants I love that you were saving them

[@fortitudo-9552]

I'm absolutely against animals in circuses but he treats them so well, lets them live in a proper way and only takes them inside for the shows and that has my respect. You can see how much they love him and that they're healthy and happy and like family to him. Truly heartwarming. He is very protective and makes sure they have enough space everywhere they go. I bet when training they're like "Dunno why you want me to do this but I love you hooman so I'll play along".

[@notyourpapi2386]

I almost believed this kid until I saw his dad with the whip

[@brooklynboren2357]

I wish I had an elephant 🐘 in my yard they are so cute I wish I could meet the elephant.

[@seeker1763]

I love this! The guy is treating them well! I heard a saying that goes like this : to get a donkey to move you can use a carrot or a stick! Most places like circuses and zoos use the stick! But he used a carrot (or peanut)!

[@aichanaciry8252]

he USE the stick you can see on her show !

[@somerandomasian3419]

@@aichanaciry8252 No.He said he doesn't do anything negative to them.Idiot.

[@LeserDrac333]

that's great, some people doesnt even have human friend lmao.

[@cheezeempire3157]

Those are beautiful elephants keep it up

[@candypal700]

Good on him..He looks after them very well and has respect for them..He gets my vote...He such a cutie...lol...😊

[@user-pu5ev9ep2n]

The elephants seem happy

[@dtroia62]

Awesome😊

[@tamdoll3823]

Those elephants are beautiful

[@danielaa8781]

In the wild the elephants are under a tremendous amount of stress constantly, so being captive in the most humain, loving and caring way is definitely a good break for the elephants, they're like celebrities the equivalent to being in the wealthy top 1% in the elephant world. That man is flexible ☺☺

[@willitslimefan1261]

So cute💕

[@morganappleton6156]

Beautiful

[@tundraplanet3077]

The best circus ever im proud to be hungarian

[@maanvol]

It is a relationship of friendship!

[@sarinam6708]

im likin this the elephants are free hes not hurting them and hes cute

[@justtherewelp]

I love Elephant

[@sukruoosten]

yesssssss it can be done good !!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a cool job to do hahahah love it

[@suzannedawson5822]

I love this. What an awesome job

[@thunderwolf5fox323]

Thats a bit impressive

[@smaug8439]

A bit? Yeah I'd like to see you do this...

[@thaleahadriana6944]

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[@lacymulder9453]

I would say from what I seen from behind the scenes and how well actually them elephants really taken care of in the way that they look if I died and came back as a elephant when you take me in I would love to live with you that's so awesome I would even love to meet them elephants at just so awesome

[@orkumm]

Wow! VIP animal slavory, beautiful...

[@mayo2322]

That’s amazing 😭😭😭😱😱

[@biggiesmalls9808]

That really cool

[@urmiboricha8317]

u r suprb.....nd i love ur elephants💋

[@nanjoonsdimples4736]

I have a 90 pound pit bull ... I'll just keep that you can have your elephants ... But your low-key cute 💖

[@TheMidnightMoons]

I wish I could have my own Elephants. 😔

[@lucid_dreams420]

najh98 If you ever get one, tell me where. I adore elephants. 💓 Such a beautiful and intelligent animal. 🐘😍

[@pradeepwlr929]

Mia Wasabi @kerala

[@stefansalvatierra4913]

Be sure to feed them 400 lbs of food daily and 60 gallons of water. And lots of roaming space. Elephants in captivity often suffer from arthritis and other joint pains..

[@jimbo1400]

I should tell you, elephants cost a lot of money, like a lot, you would also have a lot of space for the elephants to have room to roam around, you would also need lots of care for them and give them a diet.

[@98579958]

I’m going to Disneyland right now and I might see elephant’s!

[@rip21skinz2]

this guy needs to go on a talent tv show and make some decent money

[@sleepingicarus243]

:o those elephants are living better than me

[@rameshm1599]

superb friends

[@surumimajib2503]

Bahubali 😍

[@DennisDunham]

Great video

[@lookitscarlos3712]

best video

[@norideli3861]

Hallo! Herzlichen Glückwunsch ! Du warst der Beste! Ich bin der größte Fan!❤️😍🐎🐘🤡

[@JosephDiveley]

Those elephants sure like they love him. Elephants are very intelligent and love to have fun and play social games and pranks. I am curious to know how he deals with male elephants in musk or if he only keeps female elephants. I don't think any child raised to love elephants and grow up and spend his life with them would wish them harm. This guy seems genuine.

[@oraziologgia4600]

bravissimo.

[@kaylahavey9579]

i wish i was an elephant

[@SuperHusky101]

All circuses should legally have to be this good to their animals. This is a circus i'd be happy to see.

[@horsegirl-gn4ej]

He's like Tarzan

[@alizaidi8049]

This is Tarzan 🍌🍉🍯

[@Jeoni22]

Done right

[@starlightcookie9512]

It's sad because people have stopped going to all circuses and making the ones that actually treat the animals nicely loose money

[@Wicc_234]

Daang

[@savannahchisholm323]

The owner is cute

[@JoseJose-zf8ej]

Your elefants are better care then the A Ringling Brothers Circus

[@myahollandia3552]

Damnnnnnn

[@avm2913]

эх, что ж вы люди делаете-то, что творите, люди-то...

[@raniaamin2697]

I wanted to ask that what was that thing at the end of one of elephants teeth

[@robertamatchie5960]

Just wondering dose it hurt there back when u do the flips on them?

[@iim2284]

Roberta Matchie probably not, I think it just feels like a chihuahua or something.

[@fredvirgil3941]

thoses pachyderms look like the elephants of the jungles of west and central africa

[@stefansalvatierra4913]

Nope. Just your regular African bush elephants. Not forest elephants by any means..

[@mitchellearthurb8298]

I thought it was Cameron Dallas Maneee

[@meandmycreativity]

Do you have any baby elephant for sale

[@alf6245]

how did these African elephants get to Hungary?

[@codyblair6198]

Der hat doch mal Ninja Warrior gewonnen?

[@derbaan673]

Se inglisch is so German lmao

[@emelyaguirre154]

Whats the metal rod for tho

[@tigerwalton545]

If it's anything like training lions or tigers or bears (oh my) the rod is used as a focus grabber. Sort of like a conductor's baton. The trainer moves it to get the animal to focus on it, which is why it was used during the choreography 'trick' with the elephants spinning around and laying down.

[@aleesiaknol1523]

4:16 a whip?

[@dumitruvegas149]

Just a club or something.. but don't get fooled.. all circus animals are abused.

[@edreessikhmayes4382]

How do you take a please to another🤔🤔😐😶🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@buseikhalik1653]

are u have instagram?

[@annieoakslee]

A guy hanging with his best friends...Just like training your dog except on a bigger scale

[@ciahnimarreiros8]

What's the metal things around the elefants tusks??

[@ciahnimarreiros8]

Alexis VanBramer it's a what? Harens?? What's that mean

[@ciahnimarreiros8]

Alexis VanBramer Nice!

[@jessicamessica2271]

I think they are just just tusk protecters. I dont think these elephants would ever hurt anyone on purpose, but it does seem like a good idea to put balls on the end of them especially if you are tumbling around them. You could mess up and fall onto the tusk and end up scratched.

[@pizarovic]

how to play with mosquitoes

[@iisportexii5258]

One the rating scale of top 3 pet animals elephant is number one horse and camel at second and dog gets the third position.

[@anupriyanair4165]

Regards

[@youflaw3285]

Hope their back doesn’t hurt during these tricks

[@Litany_of_Fury]

They are very strong animals and he's a light guy. These animals can carry great weights on their backs.

[@bjm0425]

I feel as though this is all a show for the cameras.

[@mugiron6203]

I hate when people lie like that you could see the 2 guy holding the beat stick in his hand when he walks over

[@mugiron6203]

even the kid has to beat stick in his hand at the end

[@JayTanabataMindset]

Guidance rod trainers use them for all animals mostly horses

[@athanburnett6125]

What was the point peeling the banana if your just gonna give him the whole thing.

[@sanjaykadam8408]

in india asian elephant use to work

[@homersimpson2512]

Hungary?????

[@StarFreak123321pizza]

do u think he get triggered by Topsy execution🤔

[@zivotzopsom8296]

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