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IFS Officer's Video Shows Mother Elephant and Herdmate Hoist Calf Up Steep Road

Posted on X by Parveen Kaswan, the clip drew wide praise for illustrating elephant caregiving behavior, while the filming location remains undisclosed.

Overview

  • The footage shows a frightened calf slipping repeatedly on a steep slope as it tries to climb onto a road.
  • The mother and another adult elephant use their trunks and bodies to nudge and push the calf to safety.
  • Parveen Kaswan shared the video with the caption, "That mother calf duo. Nobody should leave behind."
  • The post quickly went viral, drawing widespread media pickup and more than 120,000 views on X, according to NDTV Profit.
  • Reports note that the exact location has not been specified and offer no follow-up details, with some viewers commenting that the adults seemed anxious near people.