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Baby elephant receives grass-eating lessons from family, internet melts over adorable moment. Video

A heartwarming video of a baby elephant learning to eat grass from two adults went viral.

Published on: Apr 28, 2025, 09:54:28 IST
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In the animal kingdom, few creatures are as lovable as baby elephants, with their endearing antics often leaving viewers in awe. Now, an incredibly sweet video of a baby elephant learning how to eat grass from two adult elephants has captured the attention of netizens, melting hearts on the internet.

A viral video showed a baby elephant learning to eat grass from two adults. (X/@susantananda3)
A viral video showed a baby elephant learning to eat grass from two adults. (X/@susantananda3)

(Also read: Baby elephant gets a gentle wake-up call from fellow jumbo in adorable video: ‘Chotu overslept’)

An adorable lesson in the wild

The video, shared by retired Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda on X, features a baby elephant standing between two adult elephants, seemingly taking its first steps in the art of foraging for food. The two larger elephants gently use their trunks to pull up grass, while the tiny baby watches intently, eager to mimic their actions. It’s a beautiful moment that showcases the bond between the animals.

Watch the clip here:

The clip was shared with the caption, “Chotu learning firsthand how to eat grass from both Mother & Aunt.” It quickly went viral, amassing 21,000 views. It has also attracted a handful of heartwarming comments from viewers, expressing their admiration for the gentle nature of elephants.

Heartwarming reactions

One user simply exclaimed, “Soooooo cute,” while another commented, “The baby elephant is soo sweet.” Several viewers expressed their admiration for the bond between the elephants, with one person noting, “So sweet of both the jumbos holding chotu.”

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The genuine affection people have for elephants shone through in the comments, with one user stating, “That’s why elephants are my favourite animal,” and another adding, “Elephants truly are the most wonderful and gentle creatures.” Others couldn’t resist expressing just how precious the moment was, with one remarking, “This is too cute,” and another saying, “Two much love.”

  • 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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