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Baby elephant adorably copies mother while drinking water: 'Just like mama’

An adorable video showed a baby elephant copying its mother while drinking water.

Published on: Aug 30, 2025, 17:18:43 IST
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Elephants have long been admired for their intelligence, affection and strong family bonds. Now, a video gaining traction on social media beautifully illustrates this. The clip shows a mother elephant and her calf standing beside a cemented structure filled with water, both using their trunks to drink. What makes the scene even more endearing is the way the calf adorably mimics every move of its mother, learning by watching her actions.

Social media melted after a video showed a baby elephant mimicking its mother’s every move while drinking. (Instagram/elephantsofworld)
Social media melted after a video showed a baby elephant mimicking its mother’s every move while drinking. (Instagram/elephantsofworld)

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Shared on Instagram by the account @elephantsofworld, the video has already crossed 1.4 million views. It was posted with the caption, “Just like mama,” which perfectly captures the essence of the scene.

The mother is seen drinking calmly from the tank while her little one struggles a bit before successfully copying her movements.

Take a look here at the adorable clip:

Internet reacts with love

The internet has responded with overwhelming affection. One user remarked, “This is the sweetest thing I have seen all week, the way the baby copies the mum is priceless.” Another wrote, “Nature never fails to amaze us, baby elephants really are the cutest learners.”

Another comment read, “Look at that little trunk trying so hard, absolutely adorable.” A different user added, “Animals show us how powerful family ties are, even in the wild.”

“You can literally see the learning process happening, it is beautiful to watch,” a viewer commented. Meanwhile, another said, “These clips remind us why protecting elephants is so important, they deserve to live safely.”

  • Mahipal Singh Chouhan
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    Mahipal Singh Chouhan

    Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.Read More

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