Elephant Runs To Her Favorite Person Every Time He Calls Her Name | The Dodo

[@iCanHasACheeseBurger]

Imagine having backup like that, no one messes with him ever😹

[@heyafnaaan]

man, im tearing up watching this. imagine being so loved by Elephants.

[@peterdavis8471]

And they say a dog is a man best friend 😊😊😊 that was so sweet 😊😊😊

[@reeseroyal3590]

I already loved 🐘 but this made that love stronger 💜

[@Vizible21]

Well my mom loves me. She looks like an elephant.

[@VetusBarbatus]

You become the boss in the jungle for sure.

[@pprc5363]

It's not a bond based on reward, it's a bond based on trust

[@mkhanman12345]

and love and care 100

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Exactly! The best sort of bond there is because it encompasses all the good things in life. ❤

[@jackfuego1030]

that hit different didnt it bro unlocked "Loved by nature" platinum with that one

[@fritty9927]

I’d say based on love. It’s different. I still love some people I don’t trust😄

[@snimosquita5427]

Yes

[@chrisgraboski9133]

beautiful souls..

[@Omnicloudx13]

Love how the elephants form a circle around him to protect him.

[@nalublackwater9729]

Yeah, to them he must appear so small and squishy. It surely triggers their protective instincts.

[@Debra-k1f]

❤️ love it 😀

[@dianesaienni5466]

just like a new baby.

[@shantayeholloway3012]

they see us as small and fragile like their babies

[@georgiapuppie]

How lucky is this man? He's been accepted as a member of that family!

[@Froluvangel]

He's truly Blessed.

[@michaeld1889]

When an animal chooses YOU? Talk about a special feeling. ❤

[@xSaintOfSinnersx]

Exactly, this has to be the biggest flex in humanity

[@Jeed92]

they dont choose you. they can sense if you are loving them or not. At least some animals can. And so can we. Its a mutual thing.

[@etlogramen8665]

@@Jeed92 Don't complicate it, just call it a trust.

[@pp3k3jamail]

​@@Jeed92stfu Mr know it all in the KZbin comment section 🙄

[@pp3k3jamail]

​@@Jeed92shut the heck up Mr know it all in the KZbin comment section 🙄

[@sanketbag5788]

I can feel the love though the screen 😭

[@doodles3075]

An elephants happy trumpet is one of the most beautiful noises ❤❤

[@karena.alford9044]

I would love to hear one!😊

[@Kushpatel9047]

And terrifying if it's chasing you for the wrong reasons😜

[@saumyadwivedi1750]

Yes

[@debbieschultz9768]

This is amazing to see massive creatures running toward you and you know you are safe❤❤

[@deannealbrecht774]

If you're accepted by an elephant, you're heart is pure.

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Not necessarily. Pol Pot had many loving pet elephants.

[@CrimeNStuff]

@@englishforsrilanka2535 But, was that "Pol Pots" real personality. Or did the Elephant feel the "real him"

[@bikramjeetsingh7864]

Imagine ten elephants welcoming you 😊

[@phylliscurtner5578]

So sweet❤

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

Loud and wonderful ❤

[@susans8539]

Dream come true

[@AndrewAce.]

That would be epic

[@turnerturner3281]

This guy's livin the life!

[@shefalimishra6133]

All elephants were so relieved when he came back. You can almost feel the "where have u been?" They have adopted him in their family.

[@Dom213]

Yes their call out was definitely a what happened where did you go?

[@justinamontgomery2618]

No words.....just made me cry! So happy for all of you! Thanks for being there for the elephants!

[@jeaniend7451]

Omg I cried too. What a fantastic story.

[@akashmondal3310]

Are these elephants your pet elephants?

[@one7decimal2eight]

You all need to get ahold of your emotions. This is heart warming but tear worthy? Come on.

[@Bobzt2]

@@one7decimal2eightLet us know when you find your emotions and cry happy tears. Seems like you need those. They are healthy.

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

​@@Bobzt2 Exactly! I did the same, and that person will NOT shame my happy tears, this was too beautiful 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@AnthonyHernandez-je1tx]

Along with their friendship, I find it beautiful that she was thanked in the credits.

[@christineml1476]

He's just a smaller elephant in her eyes. 🐘❤

[@KingHomeschool]

Yes

[@gandr.e.5136]

part of the tribe.

[@melbafernandes3443]

unconditional love.

[@misty_loves_]

WHO ELSE LOVES ELEPHANTS♥️♥️♥️🐘I LOVE HER!!!

[@KingHomeschool]

Me

[@LadyUsakoB]

I do! :D

[@광희이-w9j]

Me 2❤

[@thiang8388]

Có tôi đây nè. ❤❤🐘

[@loumason6120]

They're awesome animals! 🐘🕊

[@Keyanna64]

I’m trying to imagine their reunion from the elephant’s perspective - you make friends with this tiny little critter who’s even smaller than a baby, who isn’t very good at swimming so you have to save him sometimes, and he has a special call when he sees you. But one day he disappears and doesn’t come back, way past the times he usually turned back up. Did something happen? Did he get swept away by the river? But then one day…you hear his distinctive call again! He found his way home to you! It reminds me of videos of people being reunited with a long-lost pet: such disbelief and joy!

[@krlovn]

Animals know when a person has a good heart ❤

[@AmariMarvelous]

💯 They have that innate sense

[@emanibrahim7275]

Yes they do

[@melvinshine9841]

Well, no. A certain person who killed a lot people in Europe during the 40s had dogs that liked him a lot...

[@joyc.e.7511]

​@@melvinshine9841yeah, I'd say like humans, animals don't always have an innate sense. Especially if that person is always nice to them, they may not pick up on how they treat others.

[@mkhanman12345]

@@joyc.e.7511 they do.

[@nedsantos1415]

Animals can teach us soooo much about love. They really can if we are willing to learn.

[@HarryCarterMetcalfePark414]

God bless this man and elephants

[@loumason6120]

God may you KEEP blessing this man and elephants

[@MarceloVolcato]

Elephants are intelligent animals.

[@zartic4life]

You have something 8 billion people won't ever experience. Protect these animals at all costs.

[@neonblkhole]

*8 billion :')

[@ElysetheEevee]

We've already neared 8 billion worldwide. I can remember when we were at around 6.8 billion. It's crazy (scary and sad) how quickly we're proliferating....

[@xXxJSCOTTxXx]

​@ElysetheEevee I feel like every single generation has seen this happening for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and just tell themselves: At least I won't live long enough to see it all go to hell...

[@susanmorris5520]

@@BruceDubI wish there were more humans like this man then I feel there wouldn’t be so many elephants deaths. He is an elephants guardian Angel.❤️🙏🐘

[@generico896]

​@c.a.6972 Those are clearly Asian elephants, not African... Genius 🤣🤣

[@BellaCroyda]

All animals have tremendous SOULS!!!

[@ralphlorenzperolino3054]

Not all, doofus. Reptiles are hostile.

[@brinley45cal]

I don't think I've ever been greeted by a human with that much love.

[@davidniedermeier2033]

What a beautiful thought. Never had that thought but it is true. I’ve always felt when an animal chooses you that is the biggest compliment. From Diane

[@themanape]

I visited an orphanage once, and the kids were so bright and cheerful and warm in welcoming me, I wondered how those kids can be so happy.

[@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu]

You must have had a sad life then

[@brinley45cal]

@@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu apparently so.

[@gheata_playz874]

​@@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu well you seem very negative

[@notshynotme3029]

1:21 the way he was dragged is sending me😭😂😂 its like she was saying, "you are my person now, ill not let you go anywhere without me"

[@Trap_senpai_]

She looks so proud about it too lol such wonderful animals

[@lyndseystrait1513]

🥺"Its not a bond based on reward. Its a bond that just is." What an amazing bond with such a majestic animal! The way she grabbed his hand with her trunk was very sweet too. Very cool video & relationship!

[@Nat929]

Elephants are beautiful, intelligent and have long memories, that's why she runs to him.

[@tapobrataha]

Now I am convinced that elephants don't just outweigh us, they have much bigger hearts.

[@krisgaines3661]

Check out their art! They paint! 😁

[@YosiahW]

​The comment above mine sounds like a joke but elephants can and have indeed be taught to paint.

[@HonkLoser]

@@YosiahWin some cases, they’re abused to do so. Which is really sad

[@YosiahW]

@@HonkLoser But there's just as much good in this world as there is evil. So for every abused animal there's a loved animal - or at least that's my belief.

[@krisgaines3661]

@HonkLoser I haven't heard or seen any evidence of this. The only Elephant painters I've heard of come from a very loving rehab camp in Thailand. One of my exes family actually visited and they told us of how well the Elephants were cared for. It's also fascinating how each elephant artist started only able to paint very basic things...but then they actually get to painting themselves as they learn more and more!

[@EliBelcherBeatbyeli]

Elephants are so intelligent and cute I just love them !

[@pauld2913]

Elephants are warm, social, and very intelligent animals. Thanks for posting.

[@Afif.anNayem.asSalafi]

No greater reward than trust

[@Bleepblopblarp]

Once you’ve established such a strong bond with a wild animal like this, you’ve made it to the highest frequency of life! Absolutely incredible ❤

[@willreidy5851]

Spot on.

[@liset4081]

So true, and such beautiful choice of words

[@privatedanceallnight2568]

AMEN!!🙏❤

[@lijelladabwido1184]

Ditto!!

[@lRedPosion]

Then you're truly one with nature

[@annsmarpat9500]

I've witnessed this in person and it's real and beyond beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@pagliaccisghost269]

I cant think of a more special bond. Breathtakingly beautiful, as I wipe the tears from my face....

[@bryansansone3301]

69th like AWLRIGHT

[@neonblkhole]

unrelated, but isn't that- isn't your profile pic the flower that smells like death?

[@pagliaccisghost269]

@@neonblkhole Yes. Been growing them for years. I'm a weirdo.😆

[@igoonx15]

Being loved by animals is something but loved by Elephants! That’s really special!

[@2teaspoonsforme]

Elephants are smart, loyal, loving, sensitive. We humans need to strive to be more like them. Oh, and stop killing them for their ivory.

[@susanmorris5520]

I absolutely agree with everything you said in your comment.👏🏻👏🏻❤️🙏🐘

[@1badjane493]

That would be effing china🤬. Boycott china.....

[@thephoenix4093]

you better not find out some of the things they do to other animals for fun.

[@Galactic123]

THe people killing them for their ivory are not gonna be in the comments. They aren't watching these type of videos lol

[@IanAlderige]

the ivory market is not a thing anymore, it is banned in every country, what you find now is a lot of tusks from other animals and believe or not, wooly mammoth ivory that they have been unearthing all over Siberia. The animals that are in trouble are rhinos, people kill them for their horns, Chinese medicine is the worst at killing animals for their stupid ingredients.

[@briang.4249]

Hands up who else has had to wipe away the tears before writing? This guy has what can only be described as a magical friendship with Kamla. Kamla not only choose Darrick to be her friend, but also brought along her family. ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you for sharing this beautiful clip. Long may your precious friendship with Kamla continue. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KingHomeschool]

The Elephant is so beautiful❤ Edit: Thanks so much for the likes💓 Kham La truly is wonderful

[@jeffking4102]

Yes☺

[@isabella6075]

@@jeffking4102you are too ❤

[@jenhr57]

Beautiful. ELEPHANTS NEVER FORGET

[@davewilson9738]

How can we hurt such beautiful beings?

[@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu]

We don't?

[@bemusedbandersnatch2069]

An idle dream of mine is for someone to either revive Babar or write another elephant-based story and for it to become massively popular. Habitat destruction is hard to stop but poaching for ivory is just total bullshit that would be so easy to stop if there was just some way to kill the demand for it.

[@28holes]

@@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nuOh we very much do (we as in humans). For thousands of years, elephants were hunted for the ivory in their tusks, and are still hunted by poachers and the ultra-rich for trophy killings. We even have a special gun for killing them (elephant gun). It has always sickened me to no end, they are such wonderful intelligent creatures. I just wish everyone were as appreciative of them.

[@Qody1776]

@@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu ignorance is bliss I guess eh?

[@Persianking00]

For profit.

[@DivaPraise]

Love, respect, trust, friendship and kindness

[@DeniseHlavaty]

Animals are so WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Elephants are great. They never forget KINDNESS!!!!

[@lanabethmorrison6584]

These animal beings have the gift of sight they see a humans soul for what it is ❤❤❤😊

[@TheOutrageousFish]

brought a tear to my eye

[@KingHomeschool]

Same

[@Will777-x5l]

Same.

[@rubytuesday5412]

A bond based on *LOVE!* OK, I've my quota of tears for the day! Thanks for sharing the love.

[@kris-tkris-t3271]

Beautiful

[@TinkletitsMcGee]

I cried when they all were happy flapping their ears at the reunion

[@ellenl5626]

Seeing her grab his hand with her trunk 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@jodyharnish9104]

Several years ago, I got to pet an elephant at the fair. I told her how beautiful and sweet she was. She gently wrapped her trunk around me and pulled me against her head for a hug. I spread my arms as far as they would go, leaned my whole body against her, and gave her some kisses. The man with her said it was really unusual for her to do that with someone she just met. I still love that sweet girl.

[@christinebradley-ALM]

...and then I hope you reported them, as this (a fair?) is not an adequate life for these exceptional beings. They may bond with humans, but they desperately need their intricate familial relationships 😢

[@AriaIsara]

Many people, including some biologists, have written about telepathy with animals and how they can understand our thoughts, so maybe she understood all the nice things you were feeling towards her ❤

[@pandadimsumtruck3757]

A 2017 study opens in a new tab (Oxytocin and Opioid Receptor Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Greeting Behavior in Dogs) found that variations in the receptor genes for oxytocin were related to dogs' willingness to greet unfamiliar people. African elephants were found to be superior sniffers, possessing the largest number of genes associated with smell - five times as many as humans and more than twice that of dogs.

[@jodyharnish9104]

@@pandadimsumtruck3757 Elephants' trunks are amazing for their muscular structure, but I didn't know that they had extra ability for smells, too! Thank you for a fascinating post!

[@TRUMP20Z4]

you have a powerful aura.

[@jenniferbates2811]

I love elephants so much. They're so incredibly beautiful.

[@BACKTOTHEPACIFIC]

These gentle giants are so loving and absolutely gorgeous. They are so sweet 🥰

[@RedPanda74]

I am so stunned and humbled by this beautiful relationship. How any human could think that any animal is less than human, less than worthy of love, inferior in any way, just astounds me. Bless

[@neonblkhole]

people can be so blind when they want to be :/

[@shecreates365]

Yes....animals are the humane ones

[@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu]

Sponges, jellyfish, clams. My doctrine is if you don't pay human taxes you don't get human rights.

[@WarrenPuffet]

@@shecreates365I love animals, but let’s be real. Animals can also be predators. You wouldn’t want to walk up to a wild pack of elephants you didn’t know. This delusional take that they’re all humane is just dishonest.

[@RedPanda74]

@@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu The word “scum” comes to mind.

[@priscamolotsi]

An elephant NEVER forgets ❤❤!

[@karendagostino2374]

That is so sweet how she came to you and the other Elephants come to. ❤😊

[@aaronTNGDS9]

Can't say enough about how heart-warming it is to see this kind of bonding between animals and humans based on familiarity and trust. These type of bonds that can arise so effortlessly are a constant reminder to us humans as to how we should be towards each other.

[@lindaredwood-kahn8143]

We love you Derrick for all you do for our wonderful ellies! He was in Cambodia helping with Kaavan, the former world's loneliest elephant, after his rescue from a Pakistan zoo. Blessings dear man!

[@msannthrope1863]

That is absolutely magical.

[@queenmab7592]

One of the best posts! We need more of their story. Truly amazing extraordinary bond!!!

[@YelloLibra83]

It makes perfect sense of the welcome. You’re family to her. Family get upset at each other but we still love each other. We miss things that get on our nerves. Distance does make the heart grow fonder. And elephants are social and very intelligent with excellent memory.

[@OshinNatasha-c5u]

Elephants are such amazing creatures , so loving, so intelligent ! I don't know how someone so heartless can hurt them or kill them for their selfish purposes...

[@cracked229]

You vegan then?

[@OshinNatasha-c5u]

@@cracked229 are you okay in your head?!

[@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu]

@@OshinNatasha-c5u You would be as well if you ate more than grass everyday

[@OshinNatasha-c5u]

@@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu speak for yourself...

[@bgrateful453]

Sir, you earned that special kind of love from the most beautiful, gentle-giants in the world.

[@Hydragames648]

They have great memory but also big hearts to love and she is one lucky girl to have such a loving person in her life to care for her

[@forwoody797]

Beau.ti.ful.❤ Kham-La!!

[@at7087]

This is an incredible bonding . God bless you and the Kamla n herd...its a miracle to withhold...

[@crystalheart9]

The way she rescued him from the river was beautiful.

[@faithhopelove9176]

I absolutely LOVE hearing this mans voice calling these beauties just as much as seeing them running to him! Thank you.

[@nattywho]

This was absolutely beautiful!!! Animals are superior to us in many ways and we should thank God for them every day! I pray they have many years to share together!!!

[@roseamy1057]

This made me tear up with so much emotion and feeling so warm from the inside i hope their bond would stay and us humans would learn something from such bond ❤❤❤😊

[@Weeeewriter]

Animals are Earth Healers. I won't lie, I cried watching this video, it was so touching. I love animals so much.

[@sciencecompliance235]

Earth-healers? Elephants can devastate the vegetation in an area with how much they need to eat. Male elephants can be quite aggressive and kill other animals just because they want to. They're fascinating, majestic creatures, but let's not get goofy about it.

[@Weeeewriter]

@@sciencecompliance235 smiles

[@atsiawrecke7750]

Oh my goodness, that's such a beautiful relationship! I love elephants!!! 🥰

[@jwf2327]

You have to be one of the most blessed men on the planet, how wonderful for you all!

[@tomtalker2000]

Such a beautiful reunion. They are so gentle with him. Love seeing man and animal like this.

[@Native-Kitty]

Hey, it’s Darrick!!! I love watching his videos when he calls Kham-La. It never gets old. He adores those elephants. ❤❤

[@musclemary2227]

What is his channel?

[@Native-Kitty]

@@musclemary2227 Elephant News

[@pascalecleriediaz3816]

Elephant News and Eleflix

[@sabitadas4305]

It's like finding a soulmate ❤

[@janisblack2183]

A kind hand and a loving touch goes a long way. Elephants don’t forget that love bond. 💖💙💜💚🐘

[@JR-bu7we]

Everyone needs a Kham-La

[@lecamoraes]

Imagine being so loved ❤ wow ... This is real heaven

[@Ienteredmynamecorrectly-lt3nu]

You must have lived a sad life if you need to imagine that

[@shannonbullock2202]

Elephants are such magnificent animals. So intelligent, emotional and gentle…especially considering their size. Just beautiful creatures❤

[@sanketbag5788]

It's like a superpower

[@maroofrahil7697]

I can feel the warmth here ❤❤ Getting so much unconditional love, just wow 🤗🤗

[@Daughterchasya]

Family is not blood it’s the bonds of the heart & soul that make us family

[@NorthStarman1]

You are a Blessed man.

[@jeffreyhighstreet6944]

Animals truly may be too pure for us humans.

[@ramakrishna284]

Tears all over my face....the natural bonding 💞.

[@ritamaskill2913]

Amazing who said animals are not sentient beings of course they are they eat,sleep,cry think ,have babies,hurt,have fear,and love just like we do how AMAZING AND AWESOME TO BE HONOURED TO BE THIER FRIEND ❤

[@christinebradley-ALM]

Agreed 💯%!!!

[@tarunjassal9338]

Elephants are best friends I used to ride on them in Indian winters and they were best. ❤friends

[@anthonymcneill1465]

Awesome, special, and unique bond! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOuroboros84]

I can't imagine what having such a relationship with a creature that can crush you like a peanut shell must be. The effort to not harm him in a rush of excitement must be exhausting XD

[@mluz9701]

One more reason to save elephanths from explotation.❤🙏🏻🐘

[@Samooray]

I am completely moved and in tears 🖤

[@ifallthingsmatter]

We should all learn from animals what it means to be loving, loyal and unselfish.❤

[@dymos7750]

That’s absolutely beautiful.

[@glowworm2]

That elephant absolutely loves him!

[@bangbang4142]

This has given me real joy x

[@susans8539]

That’s a beautiful bond. I would love to have that kind of bond with these exceptional animals. I adore elephants.

[@LisaRaderstorf-n2x]

What a wonderful love you have with those girls! Very happy for you

[@richardharrold4357]

You are so fortunate to experience this bond. Wonderful!

[@SylviaTrujillo-g1g]

Oh my! Sooo touching!! I love their love!

[@tessie688]

Oh my heart! 10 days is where the hell have you been? I'm not talking to you! A year is thank god I thought you were dead!