Mama elephant tries to stop stubborn baby from entering tourist bus

Even toddler elephants are stubborn! 😂🐘🥰
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[@user-os6jd3xq2c]

I love how she tried the “Ok, I’m leaving without you” ploy

[@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097]

As well as "look to the other side! All those interesting trees"😂

[@Octopusique]

“Junior, I’m leaving. The humans are going to take you and lock you up in a dark room if you don’t follow me.” 😂

[@lolzmanytime]

And Junior didn't take the bait 😂

[@elromanxd1245]

​@@lolzmanytimeJunior's built different

[@lolzmanytime]

@@thatpandaz6094 🤣 exactly!

[@juliav.mcclelland2415]

"Junior, how many times have I told you wild humans are not toys?!"

[@vienicestyles]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂. Ikr!

[@lavb5474]

Aint that the truth

[@ashleywilson9205]

That's funny😅😂

[@predaprime]

"But Mom! It looks so cool! And I just wanna touch it please!"

[@trustee1108]

No junior, it's Time for dinner, stop playing with your toys

[@margaretdimick2096]

You can almost hear the mom say "I said don't touch that!"

[@heidibower2538]

"We need to go home now!" But mommy!"

[@coledowning2414]

Why did I hear that in the Clash of Clans witch voice? “Larry don’t touch that!”

[@bellerain381]

Or Cam Newton’s voice saying “What I say???”

[@voyaristika5673]

Every mom with a young one in tow, no matter the species. This baby is exceptionally adorable, but mom will be glad when he/she is down for the night. ❤

[@Annabeth1319]

Yeah! He certainly is a handful/trunkful😄

[@WorldOfARandomVegan]

Yep!!

[@asterrebeiro20]

No matter species, you are absolutely wrong then

[@artificialhominid]

@@asterrebeiro20 Lol. Most people know absolutely nothing about the animal kingdom.

[@asterrebeiro20]

@@artificialhominid soon has this people learn about animals which kill their male partner after intercourse or eat their own babies or just give birth to their babies and leave them to die in wild just so they find new male to get pregnant. A lot of Humans falling in all this categories.

[@adamfreeman9493]

This just shows how intelligent elephants are. She’s not acting aggressively towards the humans, because she knows they aren’t doing anything wrong or trying to harm her baby. She’s completely aware that its her baby just being a baby, and is therefore just trying to correct its behavior.

[@shefalig93]

So many parents can learn from this😏

[@magdalenewysocka]

Nie do końca prawda. Ona nie wie do czego są zdolni ludzie, dlatego odeszła tyłem ciągle mając wzrok skierowany ku samochodowi w razie gdyby musiała bronić siebie i swoje dziecko

[@cq9882]

Spot On Adam. 🐘💗

[@cq9882]

@@shefalig93Ditto 🐘

[@Josh-yr7gd]

@@AudioDose-ig7tz💯

[@huntercool2232]

Mother Elephant: “This is so embarrassing. Junior! Stop messing with those poor people. I’m so sorry this won’t happen again.”

[@KittymoreJoy]

I can just imagine an older Mom saying “ welcome to Motherhood, Dearie”❤❤

[@JabWeMeth]

Poor❌ Dangerous✅

[@monsterhanna6691]

😂😂😂

[@UserX860]

did not hear that 🤔

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

😂😂😂

[@user-so5wm3ms4r]

Such a responsible mom. God bless her and her baby.

[@WakkasLove]

Amen!

[@fathomD]

Yeah unlike human kids and their mothers

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

What does an imaginary Semitic God imported through invasions, war and colonialism have to do with it?

[@MrAnderson2845]

I like how mom waved as of apologizing for her kid as they left

[@bombomos]

She does!!! That's wild

[@shevibin9509]

I didn't even notice till you said it just now! Wow! 😮💚

[@hipreference]

Yo! I saw the exact same thing!

[@Wann-zo7rn2qn4i]

I do not know why people must always project their own feelings or perceptions into others, worse, here of an animal.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Its more like its making sure the car stays where it is, and the trunk moves in line with the elephants thoughts.

[@ranjitkale913]

Kids are kids in any species and so are moms.....in any species! Beyond adorable!

[@loki2240]

Mammals and birds maybe.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

Completely agree!

[@marianatrench1850]

doesn't apply to white females

[@Phoenix.Sparkles]

Uh no, there are plenty of species that don't give a flying fuck about their offspring, it's a harsh world out there.

[@Isopod_enjoyer999]

​@@marianatrench1850what?

[@ratoim]

Notice the second elephant serving as a rear guard action, walking backwards to shield the baby while keeping an eye on the humans.

[@MarqFJA87]

Yeah, that was probably a sister or an adult daughter of the mother, as those commonly help as babysitters. I would've suggested the mother's own mother or aunt as well, but I can't tell if she looks the right age.

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

Yeah you could see the bull. That was the last elephant you see. That's when I started getting worried. And yes I know it's the bull because you can see his testes

[@MarqFJA87]

@@AdmiralStoicRum Male elephants have *internal* testicles, what you saw is almost certainly a female elephant's udder.

[@MarqFJA87]

@@AdmiralStoicRumAnd furthermore, adult males are *never* part of an elephant herd, as they pose an active danger to the juveniles (they often resort to infanticide for the chance to mate with the mother).

[@rohitchaoji]

​@@MarqFJA87Yeah I was about to say. Most likely not a bull because usually it's the female elephants and the calves that move around in herds.

[@lyssie3608]

“Can you not” is apparently a universal mom experience

[@cleonii]

The way mama lifted her trunk at the end as though to say "Sorry for the inconvenience" was so funny. And the baby is hyper cuuuuuuuute.

[@mnomadvfx]

More like a threat display - don't follow us or you'll get some of this 😂

[@childofcascadia]

Thats not an elephant threat display, dude.

[@jamesfreeman2258]

She is smelling her environment

[@paulaadams1765]

I’ve had the privilege of elephant encounters in Africa. They are the most humbling experiences ever! When an elephant can easily topple the vehicle over but did not these creatures became easily my favorite with much love and respect. Magical moments always in my heart. ❤🐘❤️

[@WorldOfARandomVegan]

❤❤❤

[@9983sp]

I would say that with all animals, if you give them space, they'll leave you alone.

[@Matt-lv1jl]

Well they still kill way more humans per year than lions do.

[@waninigichuki1732]

Where in Africa? Ellies are not found in ALL countries in Africa. It's like saying I encountered bears in Europe, or tigers in Asia.

[@Matt-lv1jl]

Why does it matter?@@waninigichuki1732

[@user-lb8bg6kj9m]

i like the part where the mother turns around like she is about to leave to trigger the calf's instinct to follower her.... but the little dude is too wrapped up with his new found toy car.

[@MrBucketlist]

"It is important that they stay still" literally one second later shows a man getting the best shot possible for social media.

[@bitchette]

That meant "no screaming, no waving, no tapping on the car" etc. Slow movements are allowed, and they are used to cameras. Also, many people won't be able to see this by themselves. It's nice that people spread this view to everybody. I wish I could go there and do a safari one day, but as a minimum wage worker, I highly doubt I'll ever be able to afford it. So thanks to the people who allows me to live this through a screen. (with no VR or AI... just a lens and a microphone. This said, that music spoils the moment...)

[@yvonnephillips3888]

No matter the species, a good Mom not only loves her baby, she protects and teaches them.

[@UKeXtremeMedia]

That's a nice sentiment, but it's not true unfortunately

[@2EKgn16]

​@@UKeXtremeMediaThe commenter said: "A good Mom..."

[@MaryHartman-ei9pv]

Do you notice how the other elephants come to defend mom??? Animals are amazing❤😢

[@igvtec]

What's an absolute, precious and beautiful encounter experience that would have been.❤️

[@1919Denise]

I love how the other elephants started to protectively pile around just in case something kicked off. That last.one backing up while still watching the bus was the one who will give you that work.❤

[@aae7583]

lol... I noticed that too. the safari people really handled this situation well. Just sit back, do not move the car, and enjoy the experience in Africa.

[@micahrichards4787]

Babies will be babies, lol. That "thank you and I apologize" wave after she finally got the baby away tho.... Thanks for sharing! 😍😍❤❤

[@hipreference]

Was that a wave goodbye at the end? That was a damn wave if I’ve ever seen one, almost like an embarrassed mom waving as if to say “Thank you for being so patient and kind with this rascal”

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Baby elephants are so cute! I love elephants! 💜🐘💜🐘

[@Retroscoop]

all babies, calfs, kittens, pups, cubs etc are cute... Unfortunately they all one time or another become "teens" and then (more or less) adults....

[@eltonsherazee601]

Absolutely MAJESTIC aren't they?

[@linadecrava895]

Agree. They are Majestic and cute at the same time. Especially the little one

[@user_1abc]

Gentle giants! So loving, so magnificent and so very intelligent!

[@VeryLovingRN]

Yess

[@elephantdanceparty7917]

Absolutely

[@janparish7895]

I'm so glad this had a happy outcome! Typical curious baby and calm, protective but strict Mama. Kudos to the safari vehicle passengers for doing exactly the right thing; sitting quietly and calmly. 👏👏👏❤️🐘❤️🙏🙏

[@KathyPrendergast-cu5ci]

Yes; the temptation to pat the calf on the head must have been strong, but mama definitely would not have liked that. When tourists go to observe wild mountain gorillas the same rule applies; even if curious young gorillas come right up to them and touch them, they must never touch them back.

[@minschib4347]

As curious and wild as a human child. Children are children no matter what species. It's a pity that he should actually stay away from people because many are dangerous 😞 a child should be able to discover the world and be protected by everyone, whether his own child or the child of someone else, whether human or animal ❤

[@user-yv8qf8et6k]

Ty young lady, think you summed it up very nicely ❤

[@Cara-hm2tl]

I completely agree with you! It's such a shame that he couldn't say hello to those in the safari jeep and vice a versa. Of course, I understand why but it is still a shame.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

His mom was only trying to protect him and do what is/was best for him.

[@melgreier1630]

Yes, every human child should be allowed to play with grey wolves, honey badgers, scorpions and great white sharks if they want to…

[@darthbiker2311]

We're a danger to each other's species but yeah.

[@SilverAuntie]

My heart would have been beating right out of my chest. What a fantastic experience! Truly, once in a lifetime!! It also shows that children, no matter what species, love to explore and drive their mamas to the brink!😅

[@NoName-yl4od]

Oh my he is so adorable but a toddler is a toddler no matter the species!! 🤭💕 Mom was very patient to a point letting the head strong baby check out that very interesting visitor in his yard!! 🐘💕 But time to go was time to go and she gently guided him along!! 💞 Can you imagine the thrill those people experienced!! 👍 To see a baby elephant and Mom up close and personal in the wild absolutely awesome!! 🐘💕🐘

[@WorldOfARandomVegan]

Amazing!!

[@theepicestperson]

Stop the emojis god dam

[@NoName-yl4od]

​@theepicestperson Excuse me!!! 😡 Wow your nasty!! I can use as many as I want!! 👍🤨 YOU don't have to read my posts!! 😱 And the cussing is not necessary and you can't even spell it right!! 😡😡

[@theepicestperson]

@@NoName-yl4od trying not to get my comment flagged so I misspelled it

[@NoName-yl4od]

@@theepicestperson What is it to you if I use the emojie I want? 😠 You do not have to read them!! 😡 You must have a lot of time on your hands to go around making nasty comments about other people's comments!! 😱

[@LightDancerOracle]

Wow!!! Amazing! What a loving and gentle mother she is to her sweet baby! 😊💖🙏🐘

[@AJ-ev3hj]

WOW she waves to the humans like "sorry about this"!!! at 1:45 OMG That's amazing!!!

[@timothybrown760]

This proves the universal truth; No matter the species, little kids are both cute and curious when seeing something new!🤔🥰🥰😋😉😏

[@laisraposodematosbezerra3778]

"cute" depends on kid's personality 🤡

[@Invisibly76]

At last the mother raised her trunk and expressed her gratitude❤😊

[@addisonyoungg8052]

Wow the look in the mothers eye’s you can see everything she’s processing using her intelligence and intuition. Such majestic creatures 🥲🐘

[@Cara-hm2tl]

So sweet!! The way the mother keeps trying to use her trunk to stop her calf from going too near and the calf keeps defying his mom!! Adorable!! So glad it ended well for all!! 🐘😻❤️❤️❤️

[@KING-ri2vs]

@@Cara-hm2tl You can edit in your main comment itself.

[@Cara-hm2tl]

@@KING-ri2vs I didn't actually know you could alter a comment you had already posted! Just altered the above one. Thank you for letting me know!!

[@KING-ri2vs]

@@Cara-hm2tl You're welcome 🙂👍🏼

[@rogueldr642smiythe9]

This is the equivalent of a toddler in checkout line at any grocery store.

[@Daniela.7]

I'm full of emotions, how much respect have elephants and this mama has all the reasons to be worried. Luckily these human beings are people like me that look Nature with great respect and love ❤

[@TheRforravi]

But the mom knows as long as the human creatures are covering their faces with the funny device in their hands, they're harmless...

[@redcatt6272]

All elephants must be loved and protected ❤❤❤

[@sarina76667]

I love that at some point the baby’s mom goes to get her mother because she needs backup. That’s when you see the other adults standing in front of the vehicle to monitor the situation. We’ve all heard that conversation before. “Mom! Help! He won’t listen and there’s people here…!” “Listen to your mom baby. Stop playing with the animals. It’s time to go.” “But-but-but…Eh Nnn…” “Let’s go. Time to go.”

[@heidibower2538]

That is so cute.

[@user-li9cr1ff7f]

Momma; no, no, baby; they have germs! Stay away!😅

[@mom.left.me.at.michaels9951]

Sadly I wish that was the worry and not poachers 😢

[@jorr1334]

Thank you for being so respectful to the family and sharing this with us.

[@dennysmith7862]

The POWER in that mother's trunk is UNBELIEVABLY SCARILY STRONG!!! I personally experienced it from a BULL MALE ele at Knysna Elephant Park... I had some peanuts in my pocket and he put his trunk around my middle and pulled me closer (the Xhosa Safari Guard immediately reacted and pulled it back... I will never forget the experience... The absolute strength...and it was done in a quiet mild manner... Imagine an angry situation... Would be terrifying... Beautiful sentient beings...

[@larryharmon8731]

ABSOLUTELY MOST BEAUTIFUL!! LOVED IT. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@user-lb8bg6kj9m]

elephant mothers are so patient.

[@sallyadams1762]

OH MY GOD….. That’s about all I could manage!!!! Talk about a close encounter of the most incredibly wonderful kind‼️

[@rosmarisanchez2515]

😮 increíble lo bien q lo ha hecho mamá elefanta 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 Gracias 😘🫂

[@DS-vt8kn]

Some humans doesn't show the care and nurturing as this mama elephant does with her baby.

[@bevwinn1369]

And some elephants don't show the care and nurturing that mother humans do with their babies. So what?

[@DS-vt8kn]

@@bevwinn1369 Only a Neanderthal would be jealous of a Elephant. 🤣😂

[@bevwinn1369]

@@DS-vt8kn nobody even hinted at jealously. What an asinine comment.

[@george_3252]

​@bevwinn1369 your comments aren't getting any support lol If you can't take the heat don't start the fire

[@DS-vt8kn]

@@george_3252 Who needs support when I have all of your undivided attention 🤣😂😁

[@ExtrovertedIntrovert123]

I love how that little trunk waves at the end was like sorry sorry my kids still learning

[@ronnanwolf8725]

I once had an encounter with an elephant and its baby in a forest in Germany. They were very friendly and didn’t harm me, just respectful and polite!

[@heidibower2538]

You are seriously blessed. Did you have tea with them? Lol.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

There are no elephants in Germany unless they are in a zoo or sanctuary! Lol.

[@mirellamarie7956]

Elephant mothers are the best humans should take example !

[@socallawrence]

🙄

[@alishademmery3581]

Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous

[@aftonair]

Poor mom. That little feller is a handful! (trunkful?)

[@Gullvivas]

But it is all natural behaving, mom don`t need to protect her toddler from internet and "smart" phone though! More hard for human moms!

[@TheDeldiz]

"Don't touch the humans, Junior. They're very dirty."

[@glw5166]

That was so fascinating to see. Just like a curious stubborn little toddler is right. Parents everywhere can relate to that mama elephant.

[@peterwin3013]

Toddler elephants are very cute !

[@loctobert9421]

How wonderful and what smart and lovely creatures elephants are!❤

[@ms.suzylucy6868]

That little cute, inquisitive little bad baby don’t listen worth a damn🤣 but thank goodness that the mother Elephant was finally able to get her/him away because it could have been so much more dangerous for the humans had she not. You can just tell by how the other Elephants were backing away but still facing the humans. Whew!🤦🏼‍♂️

[@rennierad]

What a beautiful experience to be that close to elephants.

[@noneofyadamnbizness9915]

No matter the species....human or not....there is always gonna be a hard headed kid somewhere being bad 😂

[@ninamarie8654]

Wow that beautiful little baby elephant was so curious and mama was so careful❤❤😮

[@huyetsac91]

I like how the other elephants felt strange and surrounded the baby elephant to protect them. After the baby elephant left, the other big elephants walked back warily to protect the baby elephant. Elephants are one of the species I love because of their honesty and family affection

[@lulumoon6942]

These majestic, intelligent creatures deserve so very much better. 🙏🕊️

[@KING-ri2vs]

1:45 *She gave a Bye too.* 🐘👋🏼

[@shubhammodanwal6713]

This mom is much more responsible and respectful compared to some human mom's..

[@bevwinn1369]

And some human mothers are much more responsible and respectful compared to some elephant mothers.

[@junkyyard2273]

​@@bevwinn1369 idk ive never seen elephant mothers feed their children unhealthy junk nor use them as views for Tiktok, nor be abusive to them in a daily basis. In fact they're seen killed more than doing those.

[@untamedtiger657]

What an absolute privilege to see these beauties showing these people grace ❤❤

[@ajlinacor]

I love how gentle and patient she is with her calf while managing her anxiety of the situation. Incredible beautiful animals.

[@HappyBanjo-oc3pc]

The baby elephant just wanted some pets.

[@mgoncalves5596]

I absolutely love animal moms, specially elephant moms ❤🐘❤🐘❤

[@hshs4051]

Speechless ❤ The younger one is just like a kid and Mother is just as mature and patient 🙏🏼

[@user-fq2kr9sn5o]

❤❤❤❤❤fabulous cute adorable loverbel baby elephant amazing experience love love love love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mariazenir3348]

Mãezinha atenta protegendo Filhote !! 👏😘🥰 Certíssima!!

[@Willowy13]

Cutest thing. Such a human behavior. Mom is very precious too. The other elephants came to give cover and protect them both. Amazing family.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@juliet7703]

Love how the other elephants arrived to help and protect if need be . Lucky people to see beautiful creatures ❤

[@I_Kan]

😮 What an amazing experience 😊 Cute baby 🥰🥰 Amazing Adult elephants making sure baby is okay ❤️❤️

[@robyngully]

It looks gorgeous and the baby is very curious and the mother has patient love all creatures from Robyn Gully and family.

[@lennarthagen3638]

THE ROBYN GULLY??? WOW HIGH SCHOOL?? REMEMBER???

[@the_undead]

Watching the way these elephants behave, it's very clear that they know not all humans are kind, but it's also quite obvious that they are aware some humans are helpful or just want to see things and have nothing to do with what this baby is doing, I'm willing to bet a lot of money those elephants were ready to roll that jeep if they felt it was necessary, but the phone moving around recording things is probably something they've seen a thousand times so they felt no threat from it

[@rachelm2041]

The baby elephant looks like it's smiling while trying to hold on to the Jeep. ❤🐘

[@leighannesmith9483]

I just love this elephants so much and they are so beautiful and smart and we have to protect them at all cost ❤

[@heidibower2538]

If only we could hug them though. I know that we can't do that just to be safe. But it's so tempting to pet a cute baby elephant.

[@brreakfastYT]

Mother elephant: "Sorry folks, you know how kids are"😅 Safari group, terrified: "oh yeah, no problem"😰

[@cherylcobern4483]

❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🐘🐘 elephants are wonderful!

[@adalai7649]

That was so beautiful to watch! And we all know how frustrating it is when your toddler just will not listen to you! 😅

[@chantalbaas8328]

Sooooo precious and adorable ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angel213fl]

Just SO precious. Children are children no matter what the species. Curious, innocent and oblivious to danger. Such a good protective Momma. Such beautiful and majestic creatures. 🙏🏽🐘😇⭕️❌

[@Janani_Kannan]

I like how she waves her trunk at 01:44, it is like she's saying "Sorry about that, I will take him away now".😂😂

[@vishal----SaveTrees]

👍

[@AprilShowers13]

What a priceless experience!!! I would give nearly anything to have been there, that close to these incredible creatures in the wild, hearing those noises and seeing just how massive they truly are. I love how the leader of the pack, seemingly, gave a little nod afterward, as if to say, "Whew. Ok, ok, everything's cool now, y'all can go continue on with ur safari"

[@susan8471]

Amazing to see this....❤

[@purvapurva7443]

Baby dear, take care. You are not confronting animals. You are confronting dangerous so called humans minus humanity. Take care dear. God bless and protect you.

[@siobhannoble8545]

You must be fun at parties.

[@user-so9qk1nf4t]

How intelligent is this mama. Lets baby explore a bit , finally says ok mom's leaving now, guides her little scamp away gently. Gives a quick wave to the driver , as if to say, " Thank you, all clear-- baby's over here now." If that's a tour guide, he has the dream job of this planet . Elephants give me a reason to live.

[@dona3698]

Mama certainly has her hands full with her curious and fearless baby who was intent on checking out the strange vehicle and it's occupants. who were no doubt enthralled by this close encounter with these amazing animals. Elephants are awesome! .

[@SK52414]

too adorable!

[@gigatron4578]

Elephant mom: stop now son, humans are deadly dangerous beasts.

[@andreihiris6670]

😂😂😂

[@johnt2831]

What a beautiful animal. And to think that one day that little one may be killed for the tusks is just disgusting in my eyes. Stubborn the little on e was because of curiosity. So cute and what an experience it would have been. Keep making these beautiful video's of these beautiful gifts from God.

[@ImDimiko]

what a extraordinary experience it must be to be that close to a herd of elephants! i wish to see some of the African wild animals without bothering any local wildlife or people who live there! i wish traveling from continent to continent wasn’t so taxing on the environment and my wallet! maybe one day i’ll get to do something like this myself! i hope!!!

[@X_x_ShadowGaming_x_X]

GOD they're intelligent! That wave was 100% on purposes, even following up with a few pats on the baby's butt to keep moving.

[@themumblingdumpling2838]

"Don't touch that, you don't know ehere it's been.... DON'T PUT IN IN YOUR MOUTH"

[@TheSanityInspector]

"No no, sweetie; come with me. We don't play with the big weird monkeys."

[@andreihiris6670]

😂😂😂

[@user-so9qk1nf4t]

I nearly died . I told the therapist, "elephants . Elephants are a reason to stay." Most beautiful spirits on earth . How could anyone hurt them.

[@AL-cn6pp]

That's gotta be one of the most adorable babies I've ever seen. How beautiful they are!

[@stephaniegardner8586]

Awesome encounter with nature❤❤

[@embreis2257]

this elephant baby is the perfect example of a privileged child. growing up knowing nothing can/will ever harm you as you have the best back-up in the world. mum is watching over you and nobody messes with mum. you are free to explore whatever and whoever you want.

[@ebillie1181]

Yes, baby ears ...you can't always trust the 2 leggers! Mom's beautiful eyes though...she knew these were just looking at pure cuteness!💕🐘

[@heidibower2538]

That baby was stubborn but so sweet.