Overview

• A video showing an elephant swaying behind two Bharatanatyam dancers has gone viral, amassing over 7 lakh views on social media.
• Many viewers initially interpreted the elephant's movements as joyful dancing, calling it a charming addition to the performance.
• Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan and other experts highlighted that the elephant's swaying is actually a sign of stress, not a dance move.
• The elephant, tied to a pole in the video, displayed stereotypic behavior often seen in captive elephants under duress or confined conditions.
• Social media platforms have added context to the video, clarifying that such behavior in elephants is linked to stress rather than enjoyment.