Elephants Try Saving Stuck Rhino from Hungry Lions

[@BrittanyHorwich]

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

[@ProfessorHubertFarnsworth]

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]

😍😍😍😍

[@ArtKingjr]

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]

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

[@VituKhonje]

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]

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]

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

[@cindyc2216]

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

[@daviddavis8054]

We should stop eating meat

[@daviddavis8054]

@@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]

@@daviddavis8054Well you took a leap.

[@ryanp246]

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]

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]

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

[@edwardcooper5479]

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]

@@nihilioellipsis sentience is the key

[@ryanp246]

@@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.

[@richardmiller3146]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@angelwings7930]

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]

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.

[@anthonydavis9382]

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]

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

[@anthonydavis9382]

@@ScottNewell-ni3uz absolutely

[@ziyanglee7950]

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

[@gustavomanuel7590]

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

[@TruthRighteousnessSalvation]

Esau and other unrighteous gentiles*

[@gambler213]

Elephants are amazing creatures. They have empathy!

[@johns3491]

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

[@kepnjem]

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

[@Pkpedals]

Just like the Tories and republican voters

[@GangstaViolin]

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.

[@ProgressIsTheOnlyEvolution]

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

[@ldayan7646]

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

[@SS-mp4wl]

What a shitty statement.

[@kathuntley9320]

Agree.

[@denisereyna6643]

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

[@pttheuk]

​@@denisereyna6643Or nature is.

[@jill7147]

How bout that

[@strenren3762]

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.

[@dawndonivan3089]

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

[@nikolaip5834]

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

[@beroukhiaeliana2435]

Moi je préfère ne plus être sur cette planète effectivement

[@Termsandconditions1234]

Without?

[@ramdas363]

Me.

[@cloppin]

@@ramdas363cool

[@coldwinter5710]

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]

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]

​@@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]

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]

@@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]

​@@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.

[@katahar]

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]

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]

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

[@bonniemullins6769]

All animals have feelings and emotions and care...

[@Cui-bono987]

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.

[@jesusreturning3003]

Im wondering if more Elephants helped, that maybe the rino would of gotten out... Ive seen a few elephants try to get a baby out of the bad or water, so I would of hoped a few more would have come to that rino's aid :( unfortuantely, maybe only one elephant was brave enough to intervene :(

[@CreatureChallenge]

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]

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

[@carlakenyon6073]

@@TransKidsMafiahow do you know that?

[@DanielIsraelite]

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

[@slim7406]

@@TransKidsMafia There's not.

[@2genders-tk2ue]

​@@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]

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

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

That elephant is more kind then most people.

[@Kassidee_Skyye]

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]

Human: I'm content with a horn or two

[@vincentshadetree]

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

[@sandylee9377]

Humans just record when they see a person in distress

[@Foobber]

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

[@diehardeaglesfansince1994]

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

[@wangmowangdi3471]

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

[@judithxavier1655]

Well they are not gentle always

[@vtecondeck3065]

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]

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]

agreed. humans should have defiinitely tried to help.

[@sonoftheway3528]

@@unsocialbutterfly5760 The description says that the rhino eventually drowned

[@dilochetty9332]

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]

​@@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 !!!!

[@wc4109]

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

[@FireHosing]

This was a beautiful example of real compassion.

[@Overcomer24]

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

[@miraclecd1437]

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

[@peggyfisher8897]

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]

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

[@blaxblacktv111]

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

[@haoadams]

Well being said

[@marco_supernova2704]

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

[@dennisflanders1957]

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

[@marco_supernova2704]

@@dennisflanders1957 I meant lions, not the rhino.

[@unconscious1076]

Rhinos are nowhere rivals of elephant😂

[@hurindturambar]

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

[@anthonypk7281]

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

[@Casshern_Sin]

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

[@ssj4allan]

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.

[@delt6858]

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

[@Monkeycmokeydo]

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

[@dantheman61854]

@@Monkeycmokeydoit’s nature. Don’t interfere

[@Monkeycmokeydo]

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

[@dragonboytsubasa]

@@dantheman61854 It's not nature, that waterhole is man made and with poor judgment. The guides had a responsibility to help that rhino (Either by intervening themselves or calling in help) but they didn't.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

@@dantheman61854 You would instantly have a full turnaround of mind if it was you on that spot.

[@davidviner5783]

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]

It is man-made, like many in Etosha

[@marshacampbell9964]

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

[@TheEyeOfBeardie]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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]

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

[@zepyroth.]

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]

intelligent guesses and suppositions are harder @@neithermanc1

[@dpicardip8956]

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

[@WalterSobchak101]

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.

[@RedwingInNH]

C'mon, this affects all of us, man! Our basic freedoms!

[@KrugerParkGameDrives]

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]

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]

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!!

[@PghNGDave31]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Chickadee777]

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

[@undertakerfanz628]

Elephants are very intelligent

[@mintkondish7396]

Not smart enough to figure that out though

[@evgenysemenov6051]

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]

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

[@Rama-Rama74]

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

[@anthonypk7281]

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

[@mrkmrk3089]

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

[@emmanuelrojascolocho7513]

Absolutely agreed.

[@ikarugaxx3749]

Trust me: even if it wasn't man made it wouldn't hurt to save it.

[@jefferycollyge3877]

That was really nice and sweet what those elephant tried to do. That was pure bravery. I've never seen elephant's do anything like that.

[@kennethellis1624]

One elephant

[@zengirlmiller8127]

Agree I could not stand by and watch this filming. And why didn't the other elephants try to help? I feel so bad for that poor rhino. I know everyone's going to say it's nature but still if you happen to be there, I think you have an obligation to help. Just my opinion don't bother to come for me.

[@ktwells384able]

​@@zengirlmiller8127 But it is nature. What if the lions would starve to death if they didn't get the rhino? It's nature. It sucks but that's the food chain.

[@H_H_____]

​@@ktwells384able Next time a human needs help, why don't you try that excuse and see how fast you get arrested for saying it's just nature.

[@ahmadahmed214]

Because you live in Europe or in the city.

[@maabbott3422]

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

[@kodeh7931]

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” 😂

[@imgoodatmoaning9561]

Feel sorry for all animals. So many dangers in the wild and nearly every death is a painful one.

[@glow920]

I can empathize....nature unfortunately is brutal.😊

[@colettejaques2559]

Yessssssss 💯%😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@jq.9877]

And humans constantly eating them.

[@angelanderson2991]

Yea especially when white ppl have basically destroyed them

[@BTSArmy-ge5gf]

Nature is hell, quite literally only fear and struggle

[@NannupTiger]

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

[@ARTENHZ]

🇲🇦😢😸😙

[@kacho-gm9oq]

🇲🇦=💩👍😁

[@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158]

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

[@alancosta4760]

"I'm not here" feelings hahahah

[@Avenue77]

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

[@TheHunter2]

Zebra: Look at those savages. No manners

[@UnstableYT-u7k]

Zebra just wanted to post on its social media page

[@whimsygrove9971]

Zebra: “Better you than me buddy.”

[@blancaduran2122]

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.

[@mazklassa9338]

What better proof is there than this to show animals have empathy, and that elephants are perceptible creatures. It knew, ACROSS SPECIES, that another animal was struggling and in danger. And for what? Nothing in return! ❤

[@peepercoco]

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

[@JimKalpa-qd9zr]

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.

[@GenericDan]

These man made watering holes really need to be designed better. I've seen at least 2 animals get stuck in them and be unable to get out. Thus rhino's situation is particularly bad because there's no way any animal is going to be able to grab its corpse and drag it out, leaving it to rot and pollute a common water source for a lot of animals.

[@alikijones9314]

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

[@dac9092]

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

[@Shadow1XShade]

I love elephants this showed their unity in not only saving the rhino but how the others elephants protected the small ones. Absolutely beautiful. Felt bad for the rhino, elephant tried and tried. Animals seem to have it together better than us humans no matter their breed when it comes to doing the right thing! Curious thought; the taping of this…is it for safety to watch them? Forgive my negligence I really would like to know…

[@feruzaqoraqulova6204]

Неужели вы не сможете помогать даже слон хотелось помогать вот между человеком и животным разница как вам назвать даже не знаю если слон помогал а тогда вы кто

[@Shadow1XShade]

@@feruzaqoraqulova6204Thank you for that answer.

[@abbeylg3060]

Elephants are very intelligent. This elephant really wanted to save rhino as it was trying to move rhino carefully without aggression.

[@peterpop-off]

Whatever his intent was, he clearly wanted the rhino out of the wallow. Beautiful foptage ❤️

[@cameronhowe1110]

It’s a female elephant so she.

[@justblaze2323]

Yea, I've seen more vids of them saving and helping other animals,,,so intelligent

[@HamoodyMoody777]

Elephant 🐘🐘 has the most Sympathetic, Intelligent and Sensitive feeling among all the Creatures as well as Strong and Brave warrior 💪💪💪 🪖

[@nanisteiner9260]

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

[@nanisteiner9260]

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

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Elephants apparently are capable of higher emotions than other animals. Very interesting.

[@777aq]

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

[@TheMjgirl1]

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

[@andthentheresbob]

What should they have done?

[@CarrieBishop-n1f]

@@andthentheresbobwhat do you think!

[@thandekamadonsela9006]

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

[@Kivikesku]

​@@CarrieBishop-n1f And how would they save 3000 kg rhino from mud? This is real life, not a video game mission.

[@Kitchdmn3]

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

[@Joshua-tr5hu]

Elephants are so kind and intelligent

[@ardnfast]

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]

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

[@richardmiller3146]

To those saying it was annoyed with the rhino. If it was annoyed it would have been trumpeting ar the edge of the watering hole and flapping it's ears. This elephant let out some blasts of trumpet sounds out of frustration of not being able to lift or push the rhino to safety. It tried using its trunk, it's rear legs and front leg to push the animal to safety. It gets a solid A- for effort.

[@NZMateus]

I can see a problem here. This interaction was created by human intervention. These wells are artificial, apparently made of very slippery cement. In this specific situation, I trully believe Rangers must have interfered and perhaps dragged the Rhino.

[@kelly78688]

It’s awful to think that may be the case 😢 humans do need to fix the watering hole so it is safe for animals to use 🙁

[@beroukhiaeliana2435]

A mon avis il était trop tard pour aider le rhinocéros de sortir vue le nombre de morsures des lions ce pauvre petit serait mort de ses blessures

[@kaalvoetpiet3442]

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

[@lisaroth8751]

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

[@pleasureseeker809]

The Lions ate the rhino

[@pleasureseeker809]

The Lions ate the rhino

[@pleasureseeker809]

The Lions ate the rhino

[@pleasureseeker809]

The Lions ate the rhino

[@pleasureseeker809]

The Lions ate the rhino

[@shazarhaniff9053]

So smart.. Thank u. He try so hard used different tactics too.

[@AB-vb2mm]

I ask myself who builds those Bassins so intelligently so that Animals can’t leave them or get stuck in it!

[@71PictureLane]

Idiots.

[@LittleDove12]

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

[@بربروس-ع5و]

The elephant is more merciful than many humans🥺

[@indianicholas6562]

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

[@zacharybriddell98]

1:00 While the elephant was trying so hard to help the rhino, the rhino was like, “ It’s no use pal, I’m done for, I’m finished.”

[@pttheuk]

It maybe.

[@deanmoncaster]

Glad to see none of the other elephants so much as tried

[@lilbru]

Man the most high is amazing... this was incredible watching the elephant try to help the rhino

[@carijames1981]

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

[@kaii6379]

Should have definitely saved that Rhino not only because how endangered it is but apparently it was also stuck in Man made waterhole🙄 , those Cheap Kitties could easily found their next meal by scavenging from a rotting carcass or by stealing from Hyenas.

[@Dragonz-Neek]

Oh my God elephants are so beautiful~!!!❤ Every time I watch a video on elephants, they always surprise me with either their fierce defender mode for one of their family unit or their individuality...each elephant displaying different antics in each of their own lives...they have to be some of the smartest and emotion-feeling animals on the entire planet!! I love them soo much aye 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🦣😊

[@mariahcarlencia]

respect to the elephant it has always been my favorite animal and is the real king of the jungle!

[@peace123...]

Its seams like the creators of this water hole did no think this through. Rhinos legs are too short for that edge.

[@aubrygirl]

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. 😢

[@bethearhart6368]

All I can say is that God is real……! The empathy the elephants feel is so beautiful. ❤❤❤❤

[@bitoosingh9581]

So much Divine affection.😮😮😮😮❤❤❤ it is truly WRONG to call them Animals. They are next to GOD.

[@tripti1339]

Now all the elephants will know whose footsteps to follow.. ❤. If only all the elephants had come together to save the rhino, he would have be alive. It's like one of the those situations in which most of the people will simply ignore the one in pain, except for that one courageous and man with real power who comes to help the fellow in pain❤

[@danellequick3622]

That's what I was thinking. Then I thought about how the majority of juvenile humans in our herds would have just done a Livestream of the matriarch and make rude comments rather than help. I didn't see any cellphones on the elephants, but maybe elephant Gen Zenith doesn't have the same empathy?

[@beroukhiaeliana2435]

Les autres éléphants n'ont simplement pas bouger pour protéger les bébés ils ont même fait un cercle autour d'eux. Faut bien regarder avant de juger

[@susanmelling5499]

This is amazing, animals ave bigger hearts than humans do. They are showing compassion for this rhino, and human beings won't share compassion for each other. That is so sad.

[@itonlyhurtswhenyoulie]

Just be sure you aren't what you criticize.

[@wendydamerell9323]

I think if humans show compassion for animals it would be more likely that we'd show compassion for other humans.

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

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

[@neoeulerstone7416]

Unfortunately, the rhino was too weak to even stand, which the elephant recognized before retreating. Watching from afar, the passing elephant views nature taking it's course.

[@n4_ku]

That looks like man-made waterhole. Is that the reason the Rhino got stuck?

[@HedwigLeysen]

So you can sea how beatifull an elephant his . Maby it is difficult when you are filming that . But the rhino was already to week . And many you can prepare with your group to help when it happens again . But lions close by is very dangerous to . But you people did give me a good learning lesson . Be strong on your way .😊

[@niterida380]

Ok, so the elephant tried to save the rhino while the people filming just watched? 😂

[@JhenJhennung]

And you go there and save the rino lets see

[@Bonbob626]

Its actually common for animals of a different species to unite against the wills of predators. I think its just instinctual. Either way- this was very moving! ❤

[@LorraineLipsett]

Well said!!💞

[@shel0016]

Actually mant animals have kind hearts and will save another. Its definitely not instinct

[@thewatchmenz]

so stupid of the people/ camera man just watching, rhinos are endangered already and that is a man made water hole, they should really have called for help, so stupid

[@destroyerarmor2846]

​@@thewatchmenzit's south Africa lol no one care

[@StevenChauke-qe8yk]

If need be the only thing they should have done was to chase away that nosy elephant and let the simba family enjoy their delicate meal,rhinos are not easy catch'_'

[@MandlaSithole-ld4kf]

Truly heart touching moment, you clearly see that that's a man made dam, pond or whatever. That's not nature taking it's coarse, it's humans endangering wildlife

[@johnnytucker6709]

Never understood this way of thinking. Is a beaver dam a part of nature? And if it is, then why is that? Is it because they're an animal and animals are a product of nature, so anything they create is ipso facto "natural"? And if that's the case then wouldn't that same logic apply to humans as well? Why are creations of humans often regarded as unnatural as if we are some sort of artificial life form from somewhere off planet, when we are in fact just another expression of mother nature. I'd argue, easily the most impressive animal on the planet. And I'd also argue that the feeling that humans are this evil and irredeemable force of death and destruction, is what's "unnatural". We're the only animal on earth that has ever proactively tried to keep other animals from disappearing forever. You can argue that we're not great at it, but the point is that we make an attempt, on a level that no other animal in history is even capable of comprehending, much less attempting. Sorry, I know your comment didn't really warrant a lecture, it's just such a common trope and I cannot for the life of me understand how people can rationalize this thought process. We're not that bad as a species. We're actually extremely rare and amazing. Idk its just the "human bad" schtick is getting old

[@evandtor]

​@@johnnytucker6709lets just say good intention from human but bad design. Sad if a pregnant rhino fall in next and next next and more next. Very bad design.

[@johnnytucker6709]

@@evandtor But I have no problem with acknowledging whether a certain thing is useful, mean, stupid or an accident... What I took issue with in the OC is the last sentence.... "That's not (nature taking its course), it's (humans endangering wildlife). The two situations that she describes (you may have noticed I put parentheses around them ^^^up there) as mutually exclusive, and I very much disagree. They are not mutually exclusive. I don't understand this increasingly prevailing idea that seems to presuppose that humans aren't a part of nature and that our actions, I would assume as a consequence of this presupposition, are more harmful than not, as they relate to wildlife and other forms of "nature". But the separation of humans from nature seems, and probably is, arbitrary as far as I can tell. In fact, people don't seem to notice that they're even implying this distinction. They just automatically go to "humans bad" when it comes to nature. Like they believe that we're encroaching on nature, as if there's any way or scenario in which our perceived encroachment is in any way, and to any degree, avoidable. The implication in that sentence is that we're not a part of nature, and I don't believe this to be a logically coherent position to take. Also it's just unhealthy and even toxic to some degree to view everything through this lens of human malevolence, something that people seem to be so keen to do these days... Sorry, I know I'm rambling lol

[@whimsygrove9971]

Wow that was quite the sighting! I would’ve loved to have had the chance to see something so meaningful. The elephant matriarch tried her hardest to get the rhino out but that man-made well is built like a death trap. There was another video of a giraffe that had fallen in a well and couldn’t get out. They really need to fix those things! 😡

[@cstar44b91]

That's exactly what I was thinking! Bad design.

[@Awksparks]

@@christianWilliams-pc4jnI’m no expert but in my opinion, there’s that dug out line leading to a almost perfect circle hole. It doesn’t really look like a natural erosion of a small pond or sinkhole.

[@rondathompson5248]

​@@christianWilliams-pc4jn- To Provide a Watering Hole. Unfortunately The Rhino Fell in. Do Something about That. Help Him. PERIOD. !!!

[@lyndadotson3089]

See I cannot watch this that’s why I went to the comment section to find out. I cannot see anything being tortured alive or suffering. It breaks my heart so much to watch anything like that. I don’t know why it just does. The rhinos are going into extinction. Whomever filmed this should have and could have taken action In Helping him. That just pissed me off. Ughhhhh

[@timilehinakinkuade8934]

Me too

[@marco_supernova2704]

One of the most viewed and popular wildlife video from this year, period! ❤

[@MrKrusten]

I have been reguarly watching animal videos and documentaries for like 20 years and this is the first time i see an animal help out an animal from another species. Amazing

[@godizself1]

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

[@kellysamson4521]

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

[@chrissySP0516]

That wonderful elephant really tried to save the rhino. Such intelligent creatures, and they have such a nurturing demeanor about them. Mother nature at her finest, as well as at her worst. It’s all about survival, and only the strongest, and the quick witted will survive and have offspring to repeat the cycle.😮 That is the cruel and harsh reality of what it’s like for them living in the wild.

[@TeeDKay1]

I’m a big cat fan by far, but I also appreciate the beauty of other animals. The elephant really tried its hardest. I think the rhino was tried so it was able to use its strength to pull itself out with the help of the elephant. Once the elephant realized it couldn’t help it let the circle of life happened. Maybe the rhino was old, maybe the lions hadn’t eaten in days. Overall great video, we should never take mother nature for granted ❤

[@beroukhiaeliana2435]

C'est pas une superbe vidéo quand on film une horrible scène sans bouger le petit doigt !!!

[@terekaharriet5754]

What a incredible elefant, we people we can learn from it.

[@iwilltellyou..6958]

the elephant walking on top of the water above the rhino and not getting stuck is real magic.

[@michaelhayden725]

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

[@angel213fl]

As humans we CAN learn from this. Show compassion towards one another. Even though it may be an enemy, you help someone in need. THIS is why Elephants 🐘 are the most compassionate and smartest animals of the jungle. 🙏🏽😇🐘⭕️❌

[@tedmccarron]

If it's the enemy they'd better surrender first!

[@donaldmcmillian2964]

You are correct, they're the dumb beast but we can learn from them.

[@Anyakolokol]

Downright depressing! I thought this poor rhino was going to be saved 😫

[@girlydivascents4701]

I can’t help but notice the Zebra to the side… he was probably like wheeew better the Rhino than me 😩😓

[@Akira-888]

Elephants are celestial entities. The rhino was already on death row. Even if the elephant got it out of the diech, it would have had been been probably too weak to run away from the awaiting hungry lions. 🙏😇

[@Loveandpeace227]

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

[@sudoname]

Love this, and yet I am sad by the end.

[@blendofdays]

Elephant said lemme see if I can help. When it realized it couldn't, it said ok guys, put rhino out of it's misery. 😢 How bittersweet!

[@jstevenhughes]

The first thing these elephants did was surround and protect all of the young. It was immediate instinct. They knew another animal was in distress and didn't hesitate to help, but not without first guarding their offspring.