Overview

• In a viral video, a baby elephant is seen picking up roadside trash and depositing it into a dustbin while walking beside its mother.
• The clip was shared on X by BJP leader C T Ravi with the caption “If a baby elephant can use a dustbin, why can’t we?”, drawing national attention.
• Social media users praised the calf’s environmental awareness and contrasted its behavior with common human littering habits.
• The exact location and timing of the footage remain unverified, prompting questions about where and when the act occurred.
• Viewers have raised concerns that the video may be AI-generated, sparking broader debate over the authenticity of viral wildlife clips.