My Best Friend Is An Elephant | BEAST BUDDIES

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WHAT if your best friend weighed 10,000lbs and was able to crush a watermelon under her foot? Acrobat and animal handler Lauryn Murray, 33, from Florida, grew up in a circus and spends almost every day caring for Lady Essex, a huge Asian elephant. Lauryn says the two are 'as close as a human and an elephant can be’. Amazingly, Lady Essex plays fetch with Lauryn’s dogs and even likes to play with her three-year-old son, who helps give her a bath.
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[@Neovixen]

i wonder if the elephant ever thinks "i have such a cute pet human"

[@vienie1245]

Elephants have been known to see humans as we see dogs. Of course there are exceptions to this analogy.

[@zedkast9571]

@Wolf4077 actually elephants have been proven to see humans as pets, just as humans do to their animals. They have also been proven to see humans as toys too, but like delicate ones

[@IsabelleAmelia]

Zed Kast both of those things are myths

[@tyral3123]

Fun fact elephants think humans are cute

[@Abhishek-sr2pu]

Though they have one of the highest level of intelligence they still have less intelligence then homo sapiens so I doubt that.

[@chumpalounka]

An elephant playing fetch with a dog. That's the internet I signed up for

[@eternity68]

You should ser "Bella the elephant and dog Bubbles"👌😍

[@juegosofgaming1215]

Next thing you know the dog is seeing clouds

[@taranjitmaan8450]

@Not Smurf nice thought brother ❣❣❣

[@Blatgotyahatty]

Juwz china I really hope it goes well 🥰😊

[@akoncontrola7517]

@Juwz china i will watch u make a youtube channel

[@fatimaaitalhadj7499]

fun fact: elephants look at us the same way we look at puppies, they think were cute 😄

[@OhLatte]

ONLY tame ones, in the wild they may see you as a threat

[@drybonesmunchakoopas5143]

@@OhLatte In fairness imagine you were a wild uneducated human and saw a wolf like creature walking to you Idk about you but id be pretty scared, So IMO it makes sense

[@ok-jl7qo]

@@drybonesmunchakoopas5143 you'd be pretty sacred?

[@drybonesmunchakoopas5143]

@@ok-jl7qo If i was a "wild" human who has no idea what a dog is yes

[@ok-jl7qo]

@@drybonesmunchakoopas5143 did you mean "scared"? Lol.

[@Elite02k]

The way she holds her hand with her trunk like a hand is pretty cute

[@mikotaka904]

She's adorable 🐘💗

[@gibledip9596]

*Imagine that kid trying to tell his whole class that he has a pet elephant*

[@JetInAJar]

Jesus... oh, sorry. I forgot you were there....

[@X320riginal]

It's her elephant not his

[@soothingmoments2139]

EVERY BOY HAS A PET ELEPHANT...AND WOMAN NEEDS A PET ELEPHANT TOO....IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN...LOLOL

[@xgiyu_9742]

@@X320riginal are you dumb He's her son dummy So because ur mother bought a huskey it's not yours

[@sarahnystrom8517]

JetInAJar shut up. Jesus is there and he loves you. I’m sorry your to stubborn to see that.

[@brocklanders6011]

I had a elephant in Asia, when we moved, 12 years later I went back and saw her, she didn’t forget me and ran to me

[@cocotaveras8975]

Patrick Turlan Elephants don't forget! Especially people they care about 😁😁👍.

[@waltersalley7781]

I've always heard the phrase:. He/she has armory like an elephant - they never forget. 🐘🐘🐘

[@waltersalley7781]

Correction Requested: ... *memory like an elepha...

[@adonnarowe1811]

Patrick Turlan awe

[@adonnarowe1811]

Hookers n' Cocaine omg lol

[@sciencejoker6694]

Animal activists should let this one go: the elephant looks happy and the lady seems caring

[@gurjotsingh8934]

You know nothing about animals!

[@pr0jekt_0n3_5]

Gurjot you know nothing about animals, ur just tryin to justify something that doesn’t need to be without proof.

[@Lunkzonyt]

Gurjot ok Karen

[@pinchman2946]

@gingersleep Wow, I have no jokes or witty barb's, this is just the most authentically bitter comment I've ever seen. I'm shocked really

[@Jokkkkke]

A possible problem here is that elephants are happiest as part of a group, especially considering this elephant is female. What we really have to consider is that would this animal be happier in the wild with a herd or in captivity with or without other elephants. In my estimation, the least amount of suffering and the most amount of happiness can be achieved with a herd in good captive conditions. As for the other options, its up for debate. I can only say that some folks don’t consider the amount of suffering experienced by animals in the wild and make appeals to nature that are at the very least questionable

[@JasonGafar]

These animals are incredibly intelligent, as well as spiritual. Elephants mourn their deceased relatives, decades after the loss. They're so wise and affectionate.

[@gabbygonzales7519]

I wish they filmed more of the elephant playing Fetch with the dog LOL🤣🤣

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

If I have decades with a smart elephant, I would try and teach it tic-tac-toe.

[@tyranstephenson5743]

Ur channel only has one sub 😂😂😂😂

[@dugesweet1188]

Gabby Gonzales yes I wish

[@darahavalos8606]

😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😎

[@everydaylife1085]

Same

[@tashifsyed8574]

A elephant playing fetch with a dog is the kind of content we need on KZbin 😎

[@rizacanlasph7368]

yessss

[@matrixarsmusicworkshop561]

Mindblowing

[@racheledwards5926]

Especially now

[@davem9297]

Loved it and the elephant is obviously happy 😊

[@comicalvariety7315]

Yea

[@amberhageman8468]

I love how they “hold hands” when they go on a walk 😅😍🐘

[@anonanon2925]

Hand or noise

[@bep8029]

More like nose lol

[@15alsatians52]

At this point it’s barely even captivity, that elephant has such a good life

[@dom.rockchalkjayhawk.8990]

There is probably a really high fence somewhere but other then that this elephant does what it wants

[@Bennyboy138]

Yep agreed. The elephant looks very happy, unlike seaworld where the animals look desperately bored & frustrated.

[@gucxigaming7019]

He has better life than mine soo 😂😂

[@Aurinkohirvi]

They grew up together. I'm sure the elephant feels them more a family than she would feel with any other elephants. Yet I think the starting point of the relationship was... bad. Elephants shouldn't be circus animals to start with. Nor zoo animals.

[@julianoperalta3767]

An elephant that has a owner wave a bull hook around probably not living that hood of a life.

[@dougwhi3533]

40,000 muscles in there trunk alone!! That's mind blowing

[@tangiblemammal5273]

And they don't even eat meat.

[@SoFlyCy]

Tangible Mammal that should tell y’all something

[@jaytrock3217]

Curious how they were able to figure that out. Just think of the area and think if you figure out 1000 let alone 40,000.

[@darthveatay]

Doug Whi they’re also highly intelligent, one thing we have in common with them is we both mourn for our dead

[@justaguy7020]

Did you know: there is 1.2 million muscles in the human eye?

[@katherineuribe2952]

Elephants are extremely intelligent and emotional creatures. They especially love their babies, and look after little ones. They're very sure footed, too! That child is probably safer with that ellie than with many dogs!💖🐘💖

[@thetycoon1947]

They mourn their dear ones too.and just like human beings,the babies are brought up by their maternal grandma and a group of loving aunts.

[@jensenwinston6877]

You are weird

[@TengkuAmier]

@@jensenwinston6877 she's correct.

[@Vertex-nm3ug]

@@jensenwinston6877 how is that weird?

[@lovelydovley1704]

AJ Mesama AJ says the guy who doesn’t know the difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re’

[@DESIBOY-fe7nm]

"Imagine" You ask her out, & this guy shows up.

[@babblingalong7689]

Quite the chaperone indeed.

[@Stofferex]

If I met a beautiful woman that turns out to be an expert Elephant care taker/trainer... I think I would fall in love with her

[@famusic3997]

Stofferex simp

[@user-lr6eq5fj8v]

@@famusic3997 simp

[@kilaz1789]

@@user-lr6eq5fj8v simp

[@crusaderwithanak7208]

" Hey wanna go see a movie?" " I can't I gotta go walk the elephant."

[@eemmaa]

No ropes, no chains, nothing harmful. Everything’s just genuin.

[@eemmaa]

Mallory okay

[@eklopkla8742]

3:50 Bullhook, a sharp tool used to punish and control elephants.

[@christiandelahoz2326]

@Mallory Its called an ankus. Its a USDA approved tool and they HAVE to use it because of federal law, or else they will get fined. Its the same as using a leash om a dog or reins on a horse. It's to control the animal, its an extension of the hand. It's not used for abuse.

[@Lucretciela]

Stick or no stick, elephants are not meant to live with human families, they're meant to live with other elephants on a LOT of land. Even if they're orphans, they should be put into wild life nursery refugees for baby elephants. I can't believe this woman is fighting for families to be able to own elephants. She may be very kind to her elephant, but many others won't be. Not to mention, how many would buy a baby elephant, then get rid of it later because they're a lot of work, this is something you can't do. You need to be there 24/7 when you have an elephant. The babies can die of heartbreak if you leave them for just a couple days, even if there are other people there caring for them when you're gone. Fighting for humans to own elephants like dogs... what a ridiculous thing to fight for.

[@PankajKumar-hy7ip]

Just for the cameras

[@HeraAndHyde]

This was very special. And to be honest, the elephant is NOT a pet, but a family member. I'm happy for the lady, I hope the elephant is happy as well.

[@laurawilloughby4000]

Do you make your family members follow commands?

[@delubayca1290]

@@laurawilloughby4000 Late reply but if it’s good for them yes

[@mrbranson73]

She's commanding her? They're playing games like playing catch with your kid or Simon says. Stop being so miserable

[@moose656]

@@mrbranson73 While holding a cane that the resembles the one she was beaten with to learn how to do it.

[@gecko2738]

@@laurawilloughby4000 well parents command their kids to follow thier sh itty religion and political views so this is no different.

[@jakenicks7109]

At 2:14 when she went up and dropped her baton the elephant picked it up for her you can tell they have a bond.

[@shady8045]

"WHAT if your best friend weighed 10,000lbs and was able to crush a watermelon under her foot? " ex wife is a better word

[@blakevargas1637]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

[@bellamina2877]

Jesus Christ I have a harder time bathing my husky than she does her elephant 😂

[@ahmedalmuttairi4454]

My bobcat bites my so hard when I take him to the bath tub lol

[@ayushbh6839]

Elephants like water, huskies don't

[@karlaacosta8283]

I have a husky i can attest to this

[@Whosaskin]

Try bathing a pug... They'll flat out refuse.

[@suckmyspaghettimonster4603]

@@ahmedalmuttairi4454 my lion does the same!

[@FatherSquirn]

I'm so amazed by how many elephant experts are in this comment section. 😃

[@Nobody-hc1rw]

I see one of these under every nature/animal related videos :D I'm not complaining though!

[@Nobody-hc1rw]

@Eddie Black, That's pretty amazing, Eddie.

[@MegaJazz4]

Fo real

[@jamesavery6671]

Discovery channel experts be like " Elephants are smart "..... ummm okay what else ? ………." I like turtles"

[@josephhilbert269]

Not everyone who acts like one is one

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

Imagine showing up to school on bring your pet to school day and she rides in on her elephant. Ultimate legend status

[@Roy-ou7hp]

Ellie: Any questions? A little Bird in the crowd: Wo Wo. Ellie: Yes? Birdy: When you drink from your trunk does it taste like buggers?

[@jameswest8280]

Elephants are my favorite animal, they're so beautiful. They are some of the most social of animals. I saw a video of a mother carrying her dead baby, and the rest of the tribe was walking behind funeral procession style, made me cry.

[@anantsharma7955]

I agree James West. People always are more fascinated with the predator animals like lions and tigers and wolves but I think the elephant is an extremely noble animal

[@manoj.s.chandra5643]

Even for me elephants are my favorite

[@arnaubasulto4448]

Did you really cry for an elephant youtube video?

[@gybx4094]

The PETA commenters here want to literally love that elephant to death. That elephant has more loving care and attention than billions of people. If that elephant is being "abused", then please abuse me like that.

[@biberflub]

PETA thinks that the elephant might’ve been unhappy in the circus environment... like isn’t it suspicious how did it learn all those tricks...?🤨 hopefully though I hope they never harmed her in any way... this was a cute video and I’m happy that the elephant looks like it being loved and taken care of in what looks like a vast woodland area

[@pauldenino2560]

Imagine if fire rescuers acted like PETA. First they pull you out of a burning building, then execute you within 48 hours.

[@lovelydovley1704]

p 3vedi why is it suspicious? How how do you train a dog or a cat?? Same way as you would with an elephant. Elephants are smarter then dogs and cats...

[@lovelydovley1704]

AJ Mesama AJ clearly you’ve never worked with a circus...

[@piamishelle]

When I realized she was a circus elephant I was like “oh” but clearly they don’t abuse her like most circus’ do to their animals which makes me happy because shes a circus elephant but she’s getting good treatment and she has an amazing life

[@Liveharley1]

It's a beautiful thing you do by taking of the elephant the bond she has with you and your family is priceless. Thank you for posting the video.

[@righttorecord3538]

That's the best-trained human I've ever seen that belonged to an elephant.

[@rebeccajames7487]

She looks very well cared for but she could definitely benefit from other elephant companions

[@donnacacciatore9737]

any provisions made for her future.. elephants can live to be 70 years old

[@shotgun6125]

Mark Lanton you better be

[@jaegerwolftango186]

@Mark Lanton it is, it's delicious.

[@marythomson7931]

Jaeger & mark salad with ranch dressing. J&M crunch them up like bacon bits. Just joking I don't like meat. I was wondering tho think there could be a baby elephant if you have room and money. Sure she's happy but?

[@PennyDreadful1]

@Mark Lanton I've heard human flesh is alittle bit like pork.

[@reido_dorito]

I like how you go to the “animal” section of KZbin and everyone happens to be an expert who knows the emotions of all living creatures

[@pimppastry7700]

Armchair Activists, man. Such Big brained individuals, am I right?

[@reido_dorito]

gingersleep I don’t have an opinion on this one, necessarily. I’m saying that it’s funny how, on any given video about and animal in captivity, there’s practically a war zone in the comment section with people on both sides making claims about the animal’s wellbeing with no acknowledgement of the fact that they could be wrong. Some animals are better off in captivity. But many more are better off in their natural environments. It goes both ways. But honestly, I was just a joke. Not really meant to be taken seriously.

[@therofthew]

@Reid Holdman - the truth is that no one really knows if this particular elephant is actually loving or at least liking being where she’s at, part of a circus and receiving commands she has to perform to entertain a bunch of over simplistic humans, instead of being back where she was born enjoying freedom and other elephants and animals’ company for that matter...

[@antoniorodriguez162]

therofthew tbf I doubt the elephant sees it that way, she’s getting exercise and play time out of it, and is also rewarded for her actions through love and treats. I highly doubt the elephant cares about the rest.

[@therofthew]

@Antonio Rodriguez - well just ask this question to yourself, would you like to be or would you enjoy being in a similar situation as this elephant?!?!...you know away from your homeland and your family, but exercising and receiving treats as compensation...

[@katieejeann2139]

Can you imagine telling someone you have to leave their party to go home and feed your elephant and they think you’re just kidding ? 🤣🤣

[@cooolness3]

The bull hook, the circus tricks, the having the elephant pick her up. That told me all I needed to know about this lady.

[@marinatebbenham4011]

And saying the vast majority of circuses take great care of their animals...

[@raynayeye7851]

This elephant is so pure❤️

[@yyuuhhhhhhn]

@movingonandup773 No

[@yyuuhhhhhhn]

@movingonandup773 wow

[@yyuuhhhhhhn]

@movingonandup773 I don't know.

[@yyuuhhhhhhn]

@movingonandup773 what the Meaning Of life Is?

[@yyuuhhhhhhn]

@movingonandup773 wait Ur saying The meaning Of live Is Elephants BRO THANKS.

[@thatonefpsgamer1339]

Elephant:Drinks 60 gallons in a sitting Florida man:Are you challenging me

[@pamtheman5748]

You made my day thank you

[@yimmy7160]

and the Florida man dies from consumption of too much water

[@radioactivecat1345]

@@yimmy7160 florida man is built different

[@filipnassen9076]

Just image a Florida Elephant...

[@theonlyoneranney1742]

Rest in animal heaven lady Essex the elephant 🐘 we all love you and had a fun time learning about you during this video you are the smartest one in animal haven if people like me believe 😇❤️

[@aayushs.taehyung4631]

Did she pass away?

[@DredgenFenrir]

This is why Elephants are my #1 favorite animal. Loved them since I was a kid and not much has changed now. Such amazing creatures!

[@sloth_6333]

"Florida, USA" I'm shocked

[@AnAceBrit]

Honestly they will never surprise me I've heard way too much from Florida

[@leftanutstainonyourcouch.5196]

Ben Does Things from racing in a chair, to wrestling an alligator, to having a pet elephant

[@kittydollsxo189]

Florida ... Is something else u shouldn't be shock about.

[@user-rq6vo3cd4v]

type "Florida Man" and see xd

[@train4292]

Yes, we Floridians are quite the intriguing bunch

[@jeremiasgnash6217]

I agree with most of what she said, but a circuse isnt really one of them.

[@two7ihands85]

Fr

[@triplems8976]

What do you mean?

[@DH702..]

She's living such a lax lifestyle compared to her sisters.

[@triplems8976]

joeseph goebells thanks...

[@alien_invation371]

At least she’s not an elephant in India tied to a chain for there god

[@hiannyssmatanda4559]

An elephant playing fetch with a dog is probably the most cutest thing i have seen all year.

[@tiaking8482]

This is what the world needs. Positivity, true passion for the betterment of animals. Love this💕

[@maybellemasone8018]

this elephant has a more extravagant skincare routine than me

You have the greatest pet companion in the entire world. GOD bless you both.

[@GeorgeLienemann]

Very good to see you explaining this relationship between yourself and Lady (the elephant). I have been working in South East Asia (as a photographer) for around 40 years, so I have had a few interaction with elephants over the years. In the jungles, rivers, working in logging camps, market places (were people donate food to walk under the elephant) and sometimes at wildlife areas and conservation camps. I personally think that elephants like having a job, and really don't mind some hard work every once in a while. As long as they are treated with respect, by the humans they work with.

[@zacharyburdette4261]

2:17 I disagree with her. The real question is " is it ethical for people to own such animals". I'm sure there are people that would be great at taking care of elephants, but I also believe nature belongs in nature.

[@interstategar]

Nature is disappearing, and their tusks are too. This elephant found a better than nature home.

[@zacharyburdette4261]

@@interstategar Oh for sure. I'm not saying it has a horrible life. I'm just saying, at it's core, I believe elephants shouldn't be kept as "pets".

[@DC-zi6se]

Then many animals can go extinct forever. Without Russian breeding programs, the Siberian Tigers would be extinct forever.

[@fatdoraemon2069]

Humans are a part of nature. How do you think we were created.

[@bruhhhman5834]

If they can take care of them then I don't see the problem especially since there ate animals who like humans more.

[@lakeseminole]

It is so very clear how well you care for this animal. You would be heartbroken without her. Glad we have people like you who will care so well for them.

[@jcoghill2]

There is something about an elephant that is different than other animals. Both elephants and whales have the same quality. When you meet them you can feel you are dealing with something very old. I was a kid in petting zoo when I met my first adult elephant. It's hair is like wire and it has the toughest skin I have ever felt. That elephant and I shared a moment I will never forget and I've never had since.

[@gunlokman]

What this lady says about the elephant's general health, especially mental of being in a situation like this is so true - and it shows! Animals in proper cared-for situations are generally better in both physical and mental health that their counterparts in the wild. I'm afraid the 'bad' keepers are the ones most remembered and cited by critical folks.

[@CoolerGuy121]

It's disgusting the way humans think they're so separate from nature, this woman has a better grasp of humans position in nature than most people do.

[@allan2665]

huh?

[@smolfry3438]

What

[@renatestefan4243]

The elefant throws sticks for the dog, now i've seen everything

[@osho5996]

imagine if a dog could live that long, the bond u could have...

[@mountainrock1760]

That would be heaven on earth

[@unixguyy]

there would be too much stray dogs living a lonely life or owner might die way before him

[@linclokatz]

@@mountainrock1760 but then when the dog dies it will be so much worse somehow

[@CrimpyCracker]

Imagine snorting your drink up your nose from a straw and then sneezing it into your mouth. That's how an elephant do.

[@mikebas7325]

I know I'm late to the comments but this was awesome to see the interaction with such a gentle giant. Very entertaining from beginning to end unlike many videos on KZbin that constantly ask people to subscribe to their channel. Thank you for the great footage.

[@erenyeager6407]

... And my bestfriend is a rock. 🙂

[@BerylWalubengoAnyitiNanyama]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thegrimreaper1991]

Yeah because that rock is in your head you fuckwit.

[@janet5610]

I understand.

[@jakobpatch2641]

Dwayne Johnson?

[@seanzulueta4122]

Brock

[@joydemarchi9574]

When she threw the stick for the dog I just was in aww

[@donnacacciatore9737]

do you think this beautiful, intelligent elephant is really stimulated by this?.. Go to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee .. please

[@donnacacciatore9737]

also Steve Wise web-site who created the non-human rights project

[@cgoodwin256]

Playing fetch with your dog and your elephant has got to be as close to bliss you can possibly get.

[@jamessterling9273]

This is awesome to see someone interact with their children as well such a marvelous elephant

[@sgtmajvimy]

beautiful girl :) what a special family member :) All the best.

[@Rache28]

They are such intelligent and beautiful creatures. You can tell she’s really happy to be with this lady and her family.

[@tmwk__]

That elephant looks very content and well taken cared for. She know what she is doing with her. Respect.

[@TJSaw]

Elephants are freaking amazing. Love them to bits.

[@lacee6765]

I never thought I would hear someone talk about a “family elephant”.

[@mohamedog1]

The elephant sitting down like that makes me uncomfortable

[@arlascott]

the commentator 😂😂

[@quietman208]

I'm just worried what would happen if the elephant lost her balance and fell backwards.

[@julianalife6923]

Romance Nyogu same

[@two7ihands85]

Fr

[@artzz6025]

Romance Nyogu I’m pretty sure that due to her heavy weight,she’s really good and strong with balancing herself.Plus she’s been doing it for over 20 yrs so I don’t think we gotta worry about her😂😂😂😂

[@gdgalixipe539]

I love how she says " She plays fetch with our dog"

[@humanzerohumanzero4825]

I always think how much the elephant would love to be around its own kind in cases like this :(

[@katelinishere1484]

Elephants need companionship with other elephants. It's sad to see her without a herd

[@jimdep333]

I know. Liberals have that 'herd' mentality and are incapable of an independent thought.

[@kaykay1570]

@@jimdep333 SHE IS NOT A HUMAN... and its the "right" that have group mentality.. attack. And be offended by change.. that its the only two settings they have .. hypocrisy at its finest

[@heath6825]

agreed

[@sam7748]

Independent thought like Trump? LOL @@jimdep333

[@kuuawhalebahari9619]

@@kaykay1570 Some elephants don't like other elephants and will fight them.

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

I think wild animals need a companion of their own species to be truly happy.

[@timothysmith35]

LIVEFRMNYC ugh 😩

[@boasandbulldogs2157]

Some mabay

[@nomad8166]

Tell that to a Tiger

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

@@nomad8166 Tell that to a captive tiger. 😉

[@liannarivera5358]

Are you part of PETA?

[@zantigar]

Elephants are incredibly intelligent and sensitive. Anyone can tell that this particular elephant is very happy, loved, loving. She just LOVES being scrubbed and washed! This family is very good to her, so this particular situation is just fine.

[@ynacyr4]

What a magnificent creature, so beautiful and flexible... the elephant is beautiful as well!

[@tini557]

all her arguments to keep an elephant.... BUT my HEART and BRAIN said the same thing at once "FREEDOM"

[@Bakul.]

Ohh wow, look she is running a personal circus and calling it a friend.

[@BreaksFast]

@@drawlikeapro6916 Dogs are domesticated animals, elephants are wild animals. Can you imagine an elephant in the wild letting someone sit on its back? Any elephant that lets a person sit on it has been through a process called 'crushing'.

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

The elephant's skin looks so good...better than any elephant I have seen, She must be well cared for.

[@downyourtube]

She's precious thank you for sharing. Best of the world to both of you.

[@massacrene1]

The sad and realistic part of a calling a beautiful animal your best friend is the fact that you can rely on them and they’ll never break or hurt you intentionally 😪

[@rodneysettle8106]

When you’ve known the elephant your whole life and worked with it then you are morally required to love and care for the animal. The elephant needs you and your family in it’s life.

[@brianticas7671]

An elephant is one of the most helpful and valuable animals on earth. They were used 4 war in the ancient world. They also help out other animals in the wild and have the best memory of all animals.

[@scottb6482]

I don't know who I am more jealous of, the girl hanging with an elephant or the elephant hanging out with the girl.

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

What’s your dog doing? -Oh my elephant is playing throw a stuck with him

[@phaselola]

Why are my eyes watering lol like this is soo cute and my heart is warm!

[@xanthraXGaming]

not just brains, Brawn and beauty, she also has humility and deep understanding with the elephant. she's a complete package...i had no idea people like this existed.

[@mr.mercury4247]

That is one well trained animal. Can't even get my dog to bring the stick back and they have an elephant doing circus tricks.

[@Mike-ng6jo]

99.99999% of people have no business owning an elephant

[@SS-vq9ou]

Unless it can not be rehabilitated into the wild (has some serious special needs to take care of) but yeah! I wish that was the case.

[@s_k_y_l_l_e_t]

@@neetha-kumar clearly, she's not a normal person.

[@s_k_y_l_l_e_t]

@@neetha-kumar she grew up in a circus, and has a permit.

[@s_k_y_l_l_e_t]

@@neetha-kumar where's your permit?

[@Mike-ng6jo]

@movingonandup773 Yeah it is called zoo's who help them

[@bugejalouisa9971]

She is beautiful but she must be so lonely not having the companionship of another elephant

[@AjieA]

Bugeja Louisa Ikr 😭

[@casimiracastro2737]

If she was raised with humans, she probably thinks she's a human too, she sees her friend as an equal. Happens with other animals too, it's called imprinting. She's not sad, believe me.

[@j_m_b_1914]

Elephants are among the smartest animals in nature. They are one of only a few species of animals that mourn their dead and can visibly be seen suffering from sadness / depression after a loss in their family.

[@albertoadame3224]

An elephant that knows how to sit down on a chair really got me 🥹

[@ibibibibi2002]

Best friend but with the stick to control the elephant....

[@sagarpawar132]

It's habbit of elephant

[@wickysmall8607]

The stick with the small rounded hook at the end is a tool every Mahut uses. Its purpose is to grab the elephant by the ear if the Mahut feels he/she is getting stressed or scared (for some reason it appeases the elephant). Some assholes use it to beat the elephant but that's not for what it was made for. Kind of like a prong collar for dog, it looks bad but it's not a torture instrument if properly used ;)

[@dakotadanielle1860]

isaline biloe bullhook... but ya. Lol

[@hunterowl1756]

The lady uses a power house and the elephant is unfazed, I doubt a little stick could do anything. Edit: I also found that good trainers tap behind the ear with the bull hook and elephant skin is around 1 inch thick.

[@JacobGaming2016]

You say that as if she was hitting her with it... she wasn’t.

[@Alexandra-pr8ob]

She says that whilst she has a bullhook in her hand

[@katelinishere1484]

Calm down. She doesnt abuse her with it. And u cry about a hook when I know u eat meat. Those animals suffered so much before being slaughtered for your tastebuds

[@melanijaalijevic490]

@@katelinishere1484 Who eats elephant meat, crazy for me.

[@katelinishere1484]

@@melanijaalijevic490 u missed my point

[@bloodytalonz1138]

Bullhooks are actually called "the Ankus", "Takaw", "Guide" or "Elephant Guide" and it's a husbandry tool used with elephants for thousands of years - It's used to guide the elephant. All animals that are with people have to have some sort of husbandry tools - Dogs have leashes, Horses have reins, etc. Elephants are very large and smart. The guide is merely an extension of the handler's arm and uses touch or direction cues to guide the elephant. Sadly yes, in the hands of unprofessional people, it can be misused - but so can other animal husbandry tools. Don't judge. She obviously doesn't mistreat this elephant.

[@jimdep333]

Calm down skippy. Does that animal look abused?

[@clentonspear1184]

elephants are one of the most friendly wild animals

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

Would be the coolest pet to have! Beautiful kind hearted family and lady. That elephant is in a great place

[@dazezakza6937]

"come to the bedroom babe". "Oh I need to feed dumbo"

[@stevesekora]

Smart lady, awesome elephant

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

'When a family can own... an elephant, they can put the needs of the elephant first' lolol

[@unknowncreature-0069]

I'm not entirely for having exotic animals in circuses, but she seems really happy! It must be really hard caring for such a huge and foreign animal, good job! That's really amazing!

[@dnz6941]

I appreciate the love given, but all animals need the company of others as their selves. No animosity here just a feeling. Still happy to know that they(animal) have accepted the love they've been given and reciprocate in kind.

[@carlosdyer1113]

And I quote "where's my elephant, I want my elephant" 😂

[@josephhamori574]

Lol

[@immaculateAMG]

I don't think the elephant is happy she's just doing what she was taught but elephant happiness is indeed around other elephant's in the wild.

[@MissBam91]

I loveee elephants😍 plays fetch with her dog omg nah I'm dead💘

[@hybridhybrid5291]

Who uses a bullhook on their best friend

[@Koniakki]

Well, it might be an amazing animal, but an animal nonetheless. Absolute trust like: "I can put my head under his/hers foot and know nothing bad will happen or playful playing etc", are stuff for the movies or news horror stories. You treat these majestic beasts with the caution, love and respect they deserved if owned. It doesn't mean in the slightest that said person loves or cares for the animals any less if is "enforcing" rules/boundaries, possible scolding, being strict, be in control etc, because we all can guess what can happen in merely a split sec. (we have read about domesticate house dogs with no biting tendencies, biting/damage faces of young kings) etc. Some case were with provocation, were others more in line with unintentional/accident most likely 'cause adult supervision lacking. And mostly those were dogs on leashes too. Another example: Let' take for example an even temperament, no non- violent dog(Hint: GR or LR). Even those some-active large, friendly, non aggressive type of dogs, can always by accident an accident, be it by playing with kids and 'cause of the power and large size, situations like that occur often.. So, the woman in the video she might even love or care even more than most because she actually see those animals as to how they really are and not what we wanted them to be/mean for us. Even in dwindling numbers, some mothers even to this day provide some form of "physical" disciplines in similar means like the woman in the video but more inline with current human societies standards lets say. E,g the iconic shoes throw or chase with it and wooden soup spoons. Kinda funny unless you are on the receiving side. So? Are those two mothers trying to discipline their kids(in no violent way mostly and for a good cause at least to them) and for sure without any malice, do those actions imply they love or care for their kids any less? Even with the the few exceptions here and there which aren't even worth even mentioning, the answer is No. Back on topic about the Bullhook which is already banned in several US sates, while been considered quite inhumane by mostly activist ppl. I admit I didn't notice it at first. Only here in the comments. I have no prior knowledge of the Lauryn Murray/Lady Essex the Elephant arrangment but if the bullhook isn't used or even abusively at at, which seems th case to me, well, considering Lady Essex's Circus training/upbringing, that bullhook might be there, just because Lady Essex learned/knows to behave with that in sight/around.?

[@SamirRH24]

Hybrid Hybrid amen

[@joshuadaniel6004]

This channel is literally glorifying abuse. Sickening.

[@heyya7464]

Thank you finally saying it 🙏🏻

[@jimdep333]

@@joshuadaniel6004 delusional much?

[@octolockg5059]

**Bring Your Pet to School Day** Teacher: Okay Billy, where's your pet? *Billy opens window* Billy: Well here's her trunk.

[@stephaniemcguire3879]

What an amazing bond they have

[@hybridwafer]

True sign of friendship that she's always carrying the elephant's favorite toy with her. The bullhook that is.