Elephants Try Saving Stuck Rhino from Hungry Lions

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3 ай бұрын

Hours of chaos erupted when a rhino got stuck in a waterhole near a pride of lions. A passing herd of elephants was alerted to the scene, giving the rhino a lifeline, and making for one of the craziest wildlife interactions that Latest Sightings has ever shared.
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Kim Hathway, a consultant broker for Discovery, saw the entire scene play out in Etosha National Park.
Kim and her friends were the only people at the Aus waterhole on the day, having no luck with their sightings, they were just about to move on to their next location. Then, out of nothing but luck, a lioness stuck her head over the hill.
The pride of lions made their way toward the waterhole, filling the atmosphere with excitement. Kim had a feeling that they were ready for action.
A few minutes on, a large black rhino came galloping over the very same hill. Exhausted by the Namibian heat, it headed straight for the little that remained in the waterhole. It instantly plonked itself down, trying to cool off in the muddied water.
Kim couldn’t believe her luck. At the time the rhino couldn’t seem to care about the nearby predators, it was too set on getting a drink, but the lions were certainly aware of it.
The pride inched their way closer and closer, but the rhino didn’t let out much of a reaction. It was almost as if it couldn’t…
This is when Kim realized that something was wrong. The waterhole was quite deep and with the thick mud at the bottom, the rhino was simply stuck and became a sitting duck for the hungry pride of lions.
The lions eventually realized what was happening too and decided to make the most of their luck. Although they knew it was stuck, they were still fully aware of how dangerous a rhino can be. They approached with caution and used hunting tactics to try and finish the job.
Sadly, there wasn’t much that the immobile rhino could do, but all the commotion created by the lions amazingly gave the helpless rhino a lifeline! A passing herd of elephants saw what was happening and acted immediately. They charged at the pride as a unit, and the lions were forced to back off.
With the threat out of sight, most of the herd continued on their way, but one elephant wasn’t happy to leave the rhino at the mercy of the lions. It desperately tried to get the rhino out of the waterhole. Using its tusks and foot, it pushed and pushed, without any luck. At one point the ellie even looked like it was on top of the poor rhino.
This lasted for hours and it unfortunately came to the point where the elephant could simply do no more. It had to move on, even knowing that the lions were still around.
It didn’t take long for the pride to swing back into action. The elephant herd was still around, and they chased them off a few more times, but the ellies soon realized that the case was hopeless and that there was nothing they could do. Leaving the rhino all alone once more.
The lions came back in and eventually managed to flip the rhino on its back, leading to its inevitable drowning. The rhino’s fight was over, and the predators came out as the victors in this unbelievable wildlife story.
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@anthonydavis9382 3 ай бұрын

Holy crap. That elephant was legitimately trying to help the rhino. Absolutely incredible. And to think people kill and poach these magnificent creatures

@ScottNewell-ni3uz 3 ай бұрын

Poaching and hunting of any megafauna at this point in time is moronic

@anthonydavis9382 3 ай бұрын

@@ScottNewell-ni3uz absolutely

@ziyanglee7950 3 ай бұрын

@@ScottNewell-ni3uz But I would go much father than moronic!

@gustavomanuel7590 3 ай бұрын

Os animais são mais unidos q muitos humanos. Os elefantes teem uma inteligência muito grande, maior q o seu tamanho. Amo elefantes

@TruthRighteousnessSalvation 3 ай бұрын

Esau and other unrighteous gentiles*

@BrittanyHorwich 3 ай бұрын

In South Africa I was told once “the elephant is the real king of the jungle - but because they aren’t predators and eat meat, they aren’t ‘seen that way by people.’” And that totally solidified that for me watching the lions scurry away when they saw the elephants coming. Elephants are amazing

@matthewfifer6885 3 ай бұрын

I mean if it was 1, I could maybe see the lions trying to do something....but the fact there was like a dozen of them, they definitely pissed right off. But yeah in a fight they have tusks to gore with, a trunk to bonk with and just sheer mass and strength to do whatever the hell they want with. I'd fear them too if I was another species of animal.

@gailmadrid2910 3 ай бұрын

😍😍😍😍

@ArtKingjr 3 ай бұрын

I agree. At the very least they are the jungle's guardians. I've seen elephants try and save other animals on numerous occasions. Can't say the same for Lions.

@zavdab5238 3 ай бұрын

At this point humans are the most feared. Just playing human voices on a speaker scares all animals away from the area.

@VituKhonje 3 ай бұрын

It depends on what lens you look at it from. Sure the Elephant is the most powerful animal, similar to tigers in India - where Lions also reside in certain areas - but the symbolism of the Male Lion’s purpose in nature is to do nothing but fight for his legacy. When Bull Elephants and Male Tigers come of age - they leave their respective families, and largely live lives of solitude. Kings of their own domains. When Male Lions come of age, they’re forced to leave their families but the have this drive to create one or conquer one - and lead it. Legacy. Kings of their own dynasty. A dynasty that functions as one of the strongest groups in the domain. That’s why people have always seen the Lion as the king of the jungle - because we’re social animals just like them. Never been the strongest animal individually but as a group we can conquer anything - and for much of history we’ve had strong males lead the way. Humans and lions share that in common.

@rajeshthankappan4396 3 ай бұрын

The elephant at first charged at the lions , drove them away and then tried to help the Rhino get out of the pit. This shows that these animals have empathy and understanding too. The rituals they perform on the skeletal remains of their dead one also indicates that they are very intelligent animals.

@lauracordova4302 3 ай бұрын

That's sad getting eaten alive I was hoping the hippo would be saved. This made me cry

@cindyc2216 3 ай бұрын

It was sad...but makes me wonder how the video.was made. Did they set it up???

@daviddavis8054 3 ай бұрын

We should stop eating meat

@daviddavis8054 3 ай бұрын

@@JaceHilderbrand I’m saying that in humor there is someone that kills the meat we eat. Some Human eat and kill everything…There are some birds that eat dead elephants and some lions that eat rhino wether having to chase it down or just in a complete bad situation

@mycawalters6841 3 ай бұрын

@@daviddavis8054Well you took a leap.

@ldayan7646 3 ай бұрын

Elephants showing more humanity than most humans. Absolutely incredible animals.

@SS-mp4wl 3 ай бұрын

What a shitty statement.

@kathuntley9320 3 ай бұрын

Agree.

@denisereyna6643 3 ай бұрын

So sad but true. Elephants are magnificent 😍 ❤️ 💖.

@pttheuk 3 ай бұрын

@@denisereyna6643Or nature is.

@jill7147 3 ай бұрын

How bout that

@ryanp246 3 ай бұрын

The last cry by the elephant... it was the perfect culmination of sad and frustrated, both to their ultimate degrees. Like he said "I'M TRYING AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING WRONG AND IT'S NOT WORKING AND I'M VERY BLOODY SORRY". Man.

@mariajustdamnsill3398 3 ай бұрын

RIGHT!!! From start to finish my heart was breaking ... Was it the Matriarch that stopped them all from running to the rescue for the safety of their own babies? The effort put into trying to help the poor rhino is nothing less than miraculously heroic -- was it a juvenile? Were they friends?? Omg what if the rhino just gave up and said "Go, it's ok my friend..." type thing 😢 I'm not ashamed to say tears were shed every time I watched that, rooting for the "best" outcome.. then having to accept the circle of life. The lions are able to feed their family. Nature is undoubtedly raw.

@nihilioellipsis 3 ай бұрын

if you're description is accurate, that sort of makes the elephant a 'person' in a sense. intention and emotion.

@edwardcooper5479 3 ай бұрын

How did you understand what that elephant was saying? What type of accent did it have , was it talking African or was it Spanish?

@ryanp246 3 ай бұрын

@@nihilioellipsis sentience is the key

@ryanp246 3 ай бұрын

@@edwardcooper5479 what is "talking African"? Africa is an entire continent, some people seem to forget that. To answer your question, we all speak the language of sound.

@dawndonivan3089 3 ай бұрын

Who really wants to live in a world without these magnificent creatures?

@nikolaip5834 3 ай бұрын

Apparently most of the world these days -- voting in more and more leaders like Trump!🤦‍♂️

@beroukhiaeliana2435 29 күн бұрын

Moi je préfère ne plus être sur cette planète effectivement

@Termsandconditions1234 18 күн бұрын

Without?

@ramdas363 12 күн бұрын

Me.

@richardmiller3146 3 ай бұрын

Elephants are absolutely incredible creatures. Their size, strength, intelligence, and love for their own, especially their young is just amazing to witness. Who else noticed the herd circle around the calfs as they got near the pride of lions. Beautiful. And then for one to put forth a lot of effort to try to free the rhino was an incredible sign of their empathy.

@DrDomich 3 ай бұрын

Yet it failed. All that strength, intelligence and empathy wasn't enough. It left the scene defeated. Humans are so much more amazing. I bet you one grown human in this situation is worth more than 6 elephants. Prove me wrong.

@VeraDarkWitch11511 3 ай бұрын

You're a jerk! Elephants don't have hands! That's why he got frustrated! He tried! But, the rhino was too big & heavy for elephant to pick up with his trunk.

@angelwings7930 3 ай бұрын

@@DrDomich. What’s your point ? Very bizarre comment. “Yet it failed”. Boo hoo. Sometimes animals fail sometimes they succeed. Same with people. Everyone already knows that. You had to point out that it failed though 😂. Are you insecure about the magnificence that animals do possess ? Intimidated by their successes ? 😮 why do you feel you have to compare animals to humans ? Then you had to top it off with “prove me wrong”??? 😂. You’re embarrassing yourself and you don’t realize it.

@Just1American1966 3 ай бұрын

@@DrDomich ..like no human or group of humans has failed in a rescue attempt.

@angelwings7930 3 ай бұрын

Yes elephants are fascinating. They show empathy. I read a story about a group of ibis locked up in an enclosure. A herd of elephants came along, managed to open the gate, and the ibis were free again. I forgot the other details.

@mrjdavidt 3 ай бұрын

I’m just humbled and inspired. The sheer strength and empathy of that Elephant. What a reminder that even during our lowest points those stronger than ourselves may still come to our aid, and the somber reminder of what failure can bring.

@gambler213 3 ай бұрын

Elephants are amazing creatures. They have empathy!

@johns3491 3 ай бұрын

Or they're just smart enough to know that having a mobile rhino around is a good lion deterrent.

@kepnjem 3 ай бұрын

...or the pool is a water source and the Elephant didn't want a dead Rhino to pollute it?

@jaydenkitts9704 3 ай бұрын

Just like the Tories and republican voters

@GangstaViolin 3 ай бұрын

It’s not matter of empathy: elephants know that lions are enemies, So by saving the rhino, they are taking away the food from them.

@eattherich2 3 ай бұрын

@@johns3491It wasn't mobile though, that is why it was eaten and needed help.

@wangmowangdi3471 3 ай бұрын

The gentle giant is so compassionate ❤this is why i love elephants 🐘 ❤ He did his best to help the poor rhino 😢😢😢

@judithxavier1655 3 ай бұрын

Well they are not gentle always

@strenren3762 3 ай бұрын

The elephant knows the harsh reality living in the wild. To see this type of empathy play out in real life is incredible, he really tried to help and its unfortunate he couldn't do more.

@Overcomer24 3 ай бұрын

This should have more likes because it shows us how we need to be there for others when they're in a pit. ❤

@queencd1437 3 ай бұрын

This is very true. A lesson for humans we sadly learn from animals with even more empathy than most humans I know 😢

@peggyfisher8897 3 ай бұрын

Agree! Sometimes mother nature is not “tooth and claw, “but beautifully compassionate and ever so wise. Cheers, from the gorgeous North Carolina mountains, Peggy, and our amazing Russian Blues, Smokey and Mikey, Too! 😮❤

@nelsonta00 3 ай бұрын

but then the elephant realized helping the rhino was futile so she left 🤔

@blaxblacktv111 3 ай бұрын

Helpin another even though they not like Self instead of just watchin.

@haoadams 3 ай бұрын

Well being said

@coldwinter5710 3 ай бұрын

I realize it's the circle of life, but how incredibly sad & horrible for this rhino. Unimaginable suffering they went through before they actually died. What the elephant tried to do was amazing. How terribly sad their efforts couldn't help save the rhino. Elephants must be protected at all costs.

@giannabarret9262 3 ай бұрын

I want to believe God exists but what kind of a Sadist God would make a world where this had to happen? They suffer a great deal I don't understand 😢😢😢😢😢😢

@hermonymusofsparta 3 ай бұрын

@@giannabarret9262 Man made the world this way when man sinned. Romans 8:22 KJV For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. The curse will be lifted at the return of Jesus Christ.

@nocurefordumb 3 ай бұрын

I know that 'nature must run its course'. But I have always disagreed that with nonsense that humans must not interfere. If a person is there filming this suffering and not helping then I am ashamed of humans. If we are not there to help, then sure, all animals must eat to survive. But when you just stand and film this it's cruel and distasteful. Humans make up such stupid and unacceptable rules. And don't anyone defend filming this kind of thing. I live on a farm. I'm not a city kid that doesn't understand how nature works. Oh and elephants rock 🐘❤. And so do lions and so do rhinos.

@steffnic13 3 ай бұрын

@@nocurefordumbwith Rhinos so depleted and close to extinction, they probably would have intervened under different circumstances. This was likely a game drive with rangers and tourists, and they didn’t have the equipment necessary to pull the rhino out. They would have needed a winch and chains. It’s heartbreaking and awful. That elephant was so smart with everything it tired to do to break the rhino free, but it just got worse with every effort. What a horrible way to die.

@diannavelen2258 3 ай бұрын

@@nocurefordumbI couldn't agree with you more. I'm tired of people saying "it's the circle of life," there is so much harm that humans cause in this world not just to animals, but all of nature that has.nothing to do with the circle of life.

@CreatureChallenge 3 ай бұрын

This just goes to show that elephants🐘 are one of, if not the most intelligent wild animal. Helping out a fellow rhino the best it can. Truly an incredible find!

@TransKidsMafia 3 ай бұрын

They are very intelligent, there are trans elephants as well.

@carlakenyon6073 3 ай бұрын

@@TransKidsMafiahow do you know that?

@davidsolomon3926 3 ай бұрын

@@TransKidsMafiathat makes them dumber and is a defect if that is true

@slim7406 3 ай бұрын

@@TransKidsMafia There's not.

@2genders-tk2ue 3 ай бұрын

@@TransKidsMafia go away troll...we don't have time for your nonsense. Its obivous you are trying to bait ppl with your account name.

@itsapassionthing 3 ай бұрын

Elephants have so much empathy and love for their family . They also respect the rhinos when they are sharing a body of water .

@hadyanth 3 ай бұрын

Amazing how the elephants separated into a cluster guarding the young, and sent out one to help the Rhino. Incredible video.

@ssj4allan 3 ай бұрын

Guarding their young like that is standard procedure for elephants. They will also protect weaker or injured individuals like that as well. The one who came to assist was most likely the troop leader. (I can't tell for sure though because of the camera cuts.) Most elephant herds are females too as they're matriarchal, so it was probably the big momma coming out trying to get the rhino out of the mud.

@katahar 3 ай бұрын

Wow! This has to be one of the most amazing animal videos ever filmed. It shows empathy, kindness and determination. The elephant tried different methods, unfortunately, the poor rhino was too stuck. I pity anyone who would kill these majestic animals for sport.

@ML.0001 3 ай бұрын

Kindness is only human word. In animal kingdom it's survival. The lions hurt small elephants and elephants hate them so with other types of wildlife where food chain is involved.

@ejd5261 3 ай бұрын

@@ML.0001That’s untrue. Many animals are capable of empathy and kindness. Elephants and whales and wolves are known to grieve, too.

@bonniemullins6769 3 ай бұрын

All animals have feelings and emotions and care...

@Cui-bono987 2 ай бұрын

I watched an incredible video of buffaloes saving a baby elephant from lions. They were already on the calf gnawing at it and buffalo chased them off.

@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158 3 ай бұрын

I love that zebra at 0:32 just casually observing the situation.

@alancosta4760 3 ай бұрын

"I'm not here" feelings hahahah

@AvenueI77 3 ай бұрын

The rhino told the zebra to speed dail the elephants for help

@TheHunter2 3 ай бұрын

Zebra: Look at those savages. No manners

@whysosyria11 3 ай бұрын

Zebra just wanted to post on its social media page

@whimsygrove9971 3 ай бұрын

Zebra: “Better you than me buddy.”

@PghNGDave31 3 ай бұрын

That poor elephant has to live with that for the rest of his life. They never forget. Hope he can help the next time even better. Elephants are truly amazing creatures 🐘

@cynsini9211 3 ай бұрын

Her. That's a female, possibly the matriarch of that group. Herds like that don't have adult males, only juvenile males. When they become adults or near adults, they are encouraged to go solo, though sometimes you'll see very small groups of bachelors join up for a while, but this group has juveniles, so big tusks = adult of fair age, so probably the matriarch.

@mrsSarah88 3 ай бұрын

That elephant is not a human. In fact animals are not humans. They are smart for sure but they don't remember like the way you describe. Animals Associate things or situations. And have instincts. So this elephant moved on and will never think of that rhino again and how it didn't save it.

@cynsini9211 3 ай бұрын

@@mrsSarah88 Different species have a range of intelligence and mental capability between them. Your assumption of elephant intelligence (or lack thereof) is woefully out of date. Delve into scientific analyses of elephants out there and be surprised 😉

@RoryOdonnell-py4om 3 ай бұрын

@@cynsini9211 It's long dangling COCK say's different. Maybe it's non binary

@Chickadee777 3 ай бұрын

@mrsSarah88 Humans are animals. High intelligence does not negate that fact.

@delt6858 3 ай бұрын

This was so heartwarming to see the elephant try and help the rhino. ❤ I just love elephants.

@Monkeycmokeydo 3 ай бұрын

And the person filming did nothing to help😢 y do humans even exist?!

@dantheman61854 3 ай бұрын

@@Monkeycmokeydoit’s nature. Don’t interfere

@Monkeycmokeydo 3 ай бұрын

@@dantheman61854 what a lot of garbage, if humans weren't so evil filming instead of helping!?

@Kassidee_Skyye 3 ай бұрын

I am so amazed at how intelligent and empathy animals are to each other, humans need to take a page out of their book!

@outofturn331 3 ай бұрын

Human: I'm content with a horn or two

@vincentshadetree 3 ай бұрын

Ironic, a bot account trying to rationalize how human beings should be

@sandylee9377 3 ай бұрын

Humans just record when they see a person in distress

@Foobber 3 ай бұрын

Did you mean the lions? Most animals aren´t intelligent, let alone empathetic.

@diehardeaglesfansince1994 3 ай бұрын

Oh God here we go again with the usual regurgitated comments for likes.... talking about animals that tear each other apart

@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 3 ай бұрын

This is absolutely amazing behaviour by the elephants!! 😳 🐘🐘 🫡

@nanisteiner9260 3 ай бұрын

Elephants continue to show so much compassion. Very spiritual animals. Beyond humanity's.

@nanisteiner9260 3 ай бұрын

Also wondered if those who filmed this tried to help the Rhino or just watch its demise .

@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093 3 ай бұрын

That elephant is more kind then most people.

@MarcoSuperNova2784 3 ай бұрын

That real and hard feeling when you need to save your rival from another mortal enemy threat in the wild really says something.

@dennisflanders1957 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say rhinos are mortal enemies of the elpehant :p

@MarcoSuperNova2784 3 ай бұрын

@@dennisflanders1957 I meant lions, not the rhino.

@unconscious1076 3 ай бұрын

Rhinos are nowhere rivals of elephant😂

@hurindturambar 3 ай бұрын

@@unconscious1076of course they are, they are competing for food and water

@anthonypk7281 3 ай бұрын

@@dennisflanders1957 He said rhinos are rivals, and that the lions are mortal enemies.

@michaelhayden725 3 ай бұрын

This is when the visiting guides should notify the park rangers to have them step in and assist.

@maabbott3422 3 ай бұрын

Elephants are so intelligent beautiful animals. It shows how much compassion they have for other animals. watch and learn humans.

@rocioaguilera3555 3 ай бұрын

Animals teach us compassion, unconditional love, respect, kindness and friendship. God bless all animals and animal lovers ❤❤❤

@WalterSobchak101 3 ай бұрын

Strange yet fascinating behaviour! Elephants never cease to amaze me! Great video! He didn't want to watch his buddy die face down in the muck.

@Loveandpeace227 3 ай бұрын

Why couldn’t the person filming help 😢 love elephants 🐘

@aubrygirl 3 ай бұрын

I think it's lovely how one animal will have compassion for another animal. I feel so bad for the Rhino, but I understand all of it. 😢

@kodeh7931 3 ай бұрын

The fact that the lions were still having a hard time even with the rhino in that defenseless state goes to show you how formidable rhinos are 🙌🏿 Meanwhile that zebra at the bottom is like “well it’s about time I was taken off the menu” 😂

@davidviner5783 3 ай бұрын

Given the rarity and amount of persecution suffered by rhinos, I would have hoped that rangers would have ignored the 'let Nature take its course' directive and saved the rhino. Also, the water-hole looks man-made and is not natural.

@PABLOPARDO1 3 ай бұрын

It is man-made, like many in Etosha

@marshacampbell9964 3 ай бұрын

Thats what I was wondering, like why aren't they saving it. They're right there

@TheEyeOfBeardie 3 ай бұрын

They SHOULD be saving it not only bwcause of their endangered status, but also because it's a manmade issue that is killing this rhino in the first place.

@davidjohnston3066 3 ай бұрын

Agreed. With the utter persecution and illegal poaching of rhinos I can't believe the rangers didn't intervene. I'm sure the lion pride would have eventually had some gazelle kills soon. Very disappointed with the lack of interaction by those watching. SAD. !!!

@TheEyeOfBeardie 3 ай бұрын

@@davidjohnston3066 The lions cant even properly feast on the entire rhino if they even manage to kill it. Being in a manmade waterhole, the side of the rhino in the mud will eventually rot and poison the hole for any animal who wants to drink from it.

@Girjon05 3 ай бұрын

It's baffles me how they haven't changed the designs of the man made watering holes, they are a death traps for animals

@theproblemmustbeinyourpant5910 3 ай бұрын

Literally add something to the effect of stairs, or a ramp instead of it just being a steep bowl shape all the way around.

@neithermanc1 3 ай бұрын

maybe it's on purpose to let the predators get at more free meals 🦁

@zepyroth. 3 ай бұрын

Thanks I was thinking the same thing.... People saying, look wild animales have empaty, and real values. Wile the human that made the wale sits and " observates " mother nature and wild animales been whit more empaty, moral and values that the peoplethat país to see that happening... lol...

@anthonypk7281 3 ай бұрын

intelligent guesses and suppositions are harder @@neithermanc1

@dpicardip8956 3 ай бұрын

Which is why man should have helped this rhino instead of just filming his agony “man made”

@FireHosing 3 ай бұрын

This was a beautiful example of real compassion.

@lisaroth8751 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing and wonderful to see the Elephants helping a fellow animal out of trouble! They certainly do have compassion for others!

@pleasureseeker809 3 ай бұрын

The Lions ate the rhino

@pleasureseeker809 3 ай бұрын

The Lions ate the rhino

@pleasureseeker809 3 ай бұрын

The Lions ate the rhino

@pleasureseeker809 3 ай бұрын

The Lions ate the rhino

@pleasureseeker809 3 ай бұрын

The Lions ate the rhino

@kaalvoetpiet3442 3 ай бұрын

An endangered animal killed by man-made waterhole: I would think here the humans may intervene

@peepercoco 3 ай бұрын

I'm surprised the people didn't intervene, with the rarity of Rhinos due to poaching.

@JimKalpa-qd9zr 2 ай бұрын

Yea, I like their commercials on saving elephants, rhinos and others, but sit there and talk about nature taking its course. If it's a rare animal or is in trouble you just sit there and let it suffer? I have seen many rescues of whales, horses, and many others...any decent person would do so out of compassion. But animal rights frauds are POS. THEY PREY ON PEOPLES COMPASSION FOR MONEY. THEY CARE NOTHING FOR ANIMALS...ITS A MONEY MAKING SKEEM.

@KrugerParkGameDrives 3 ай бұрын

Reading through these comments, it's heartening to see so many people acknowledging the incredible compassion and empathy these majestic elephants displayed. Nature, with all its beauty and cruelty, never fails to remind us of the interconnectedness of life. The way these elephants rallied around their fellow beings, be it their young ones or a struggling rhino, reflects a level of empathy that resonates with the best of human qualities. Let's strive to protect and preserve these magnificent creatures and learn from their lessons in kindness and solidarity. 🐘💚 #NatureTeachesCompassion

@jadesea562 3 ай бұрын

Nature teaches compassion? What? That is a good way to lead someone to their death. Nature is brutal because it is complexity happening at every moment. It's fine to humanize an instance and call it sweet, but there is a reason the human species developed tools, defenses, societies, and amenities. Nature is literally brutal, raw existence and it doesn't teach kindness. It hardens dwellers and they either survive by becoming intelligent to nature's brutality or they become a tiny speck of darwinism that happened in the great procession of existence marching on. Let's not confuse people and make them think Nature is just waiting for them with a big warm hug. Nature is not kind. Nature is Nature.

@livefree316 3 ай бұрын

So elephants are the gentle giant that can wreak he havoc. The word of God teaches that the creation including the animals are a testimony to the strength to God to the desire of God to the love of God consider that God can smash each and every one of us for being rebellious and disobeying yet God so ever loved the world that God sent Jesus Christ to show the way of Love forgiveness and salvation how amazing is God how powerful is God how good?? Turn to Jesus!!

@alikijones9314 3 ай бұрын

So lovely ❤and I noticed straight away they protect their young as first priority, such kind and beautiful animals. ❤❤

@undertakerfanz628 3 ай бұрын

Elephants are very intelligent

@mintkondish7396 3 ай бұрын

Not smart enough to figure that out though

@evgenysemenov6051 3 ай бұрын

Also he wanted to take a bath, and was trying to clean the pool from something, that doesn’t let him take the bath.

@undertakerfanz628 3 ай бұрын

@@mintkondish7396 you're not smart because you don't brush your teeth or take baths go wash up

@Rama-Rama74 3 ай бұрын

@@mintkondish7396Well, what do you expect? The elephant should've lifted him out with his trunk? Come on..

@anthonypk7281 3 ай бұрын

@@evgenysemenov6051 You think that elephant is less intelligent than you?

@777aq 3 ай бұрын

The Elephant showed more humanity than the humans who were there just watching and filming

@TheMjgirl1 3 ай бұрын

Exactly. I was thinking the same. I'm losing faith in humanity.

@andthentheresbob 3 ай бұрын

What should they have done?

@user-xv7np4mu7h 3 ай бұрын

@@andthentheresbobwhat do you think!

@thandekamadonsela9006 3 ай бұрын

@777aq with all the lions lurking, would you have gone to help?

@Kivikesku 21 күн бұрын

@@user-xv7np4mu7h And how would they save 3000 kg rhino from mud? This is real life, not a video game mission.

@blancaduran2122 3 ай бұрын

Compassion at its finest! If we, human beings, emulate this act of courage, compassion, and service the world will be a better place for all.

@godizself1 3 ай бұрын

I loved how the elephant family protected the baby elephants in a circle first... Because they know Lions can be clever.

@NannupTiger 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have believed this if I didn't see it! The elephant tried really hard!

@SHANNELZ_ 3 ай бұрын

🇲🇦😢😸😙

@kacho-gm9oq 3 ай бұрын

🇲🇦=💩👍😁

@indianicholas6562 3 ай бұрын

Elephants are very smart. Tried everything to save this rhino. Should've called for help. Rip Rhino. Elephants should be the Kings and Queens.

@LittleDove12 3 ай бұрын

May the Lord bless that elephant 🐘 heart so kind trying help the rhino 🦏

@carijames1981 3 ай бұрын

It was beautiful to watch as the elephants walked up in their pack that they kept all the babies on the inside of their circle to protect their babies above all else. And instead of several of the adult elephants, going over there to help most stay back to protect their babies. It’s also sad to see the rhino is stuck in what looks like something man-made. So it leaves me to wonder if that man-made edging wasn’t there with the rhino had a better chance of getting out to save itself. It’s one of those it’s good that humans are there to help the animals at the same time by thembeing present and doing things, does it also hurt the environment and make it harder for the animals at times

@mrkmrk3089 3 ай бұрын

I think human should be saving that rhino if that pond is man made

@emmanuelrojascolocho7513 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely agreed.

@kellysamson4521 3 ай бұрын

That poor rhino, what a way to die, completely helpless while multiple lions attack you, how terrifying,

@wc4109 14 күн бұрын

Elephant was like “I tried man, but sorry you’re on your own…” What class, even for an animal…

@dac9092 3 ай бұрын

What magnificent and feeling animals. How can anyone harm such beautiful creatures!

@Kitchdmn3 3 ай бұрын

Loved how when they approached they form a circle around the babies.

@vtecondeck3065 3 ай бұрын

This should have been a situation where humans needed to step in for that was a man made watering hole the rhino got stuck in.

@unsocialbutterfly5760 3 ай бұрын

Not to mention that rhinos are endangered and need to be preserved, since their numbers are so low. I’m hoping they did winch him out, but who knows 🤷‍♀️ we don’t get to see the outcome.

@nelsonsaiers9109 3 ай бұрын

agreed. humans should have defiinitely tried to help.

@sonoftheway3528 2 ай бұрын

@@unsocialbutterfly5760 The description says that the rhino eventually drowned

@dilochetty9332 Ай бұрын

The lion is the 1 who helped.. how do you know that rhino was not old or sick? even if not, it may have had a painful slow death in that mud pond.. the lions put it out of its misery and they do so for many animals..instead of suffering and dying, lions put the weak , sick and suffering animals out of their misery quick.. that elephant and those lions will also becom somthings food 1 day..

@beroukhiaeliana2435 29 күн бұрын

@@dilochetty9332 de toute évidence ce rhinocéros et enlisé dans la boue il n'est pas malade ! Et de toute évidence les gens qui film cette horrible scène ne pense qu'à leurs portefeuille ou leurs sadisme pour laisser faire sans bouger !!!!

@ardnfast 3 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure I've been to this national park. It looks like Etosha, in Namibia. You camp behind a high fence and can watch the game come down to the waterhole from a "bunker" day or night. I saw a male lion, rhino and elephant there at the same time. The elephants wouldn't let any of the other animals drink while they were there and actively chased them away. When the last elephant left the rhino came in and the solitary male lion. It was something to behold. Nothing as dramatic as the video but still very special. Nature is mental 👌

@Cui-bono987 2 ай бұрын

Yes I thought so too! I’ve been to this same park. Was it the elephant camp ground?

@yourcaptain5947 3 ай бұрын

The respect that they all have is amazing. The lions did not attack the Elephant. They patiently waited for the Elephant to confirm the dinner plans. The Elephant tried to help the Rhino and even gave it a pep talk. The Elephant told the Rhino to get your behind out of there. “Here I’m splashing the water out making it easy, get your big rear end out”. “ come on you’re safe and my family is with me”. “I can’t lift you anymore but you can make it out”. Then the Rhino said “ thank you for everything my friend but I’m just to weak and sick to come out.” “ I appreciate everything but I just can’t due to my injuries, please tell my family if you see them”. Then the Elephant respected the wishes of the Rhino and confirmed the dinner plans with the pride. The pride of lions respectfully waited for the Elephant to go about it ways as they had their dinner and had many more members of their family to join. Everyone had mutual respect for each other.