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Elephant finds pure happiness playing with ball in video, internet melts over heartwarming sight. Watch

A playful elephant video with a giant ball went viral on Instagram.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2025, 11:20:15 IST
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A delightful video of an elephant playfully rolling around with a giant ball has captured hearts online. The clip shows the elephant lying on the grass while curling its trunk around the ball, nudging it with evident excitement. At one point, the gentle giant stands up and pushes the ball forward with its trunk, showcasing both strength and innocence.

A clip of elephants joyfully playing with a ball melted hearts online. (Instagram/saveelephantfoundation)
A clip of elephants joyfully playing with a ball melted hearts online. (Instagram/saveelephantfoundation)

(Also read: Elephants with disabilities display pure joy while playing with ball: 'Strength comes in many forms')

Watch the clip here:

Earlier, another video featuring two elephants with disabilities won widespread affection on social media. The post, shared by Lek Chailert, the founder of the Save Elephant Foundation, showed the elephants joyfully playing ball together despite their physical challenges.

Take a look here at the video:

In the caption, Chailert wrote, "Disability is not an obstacle to living a joyful life. Meet the adorable duo, Vana and Dao Thong—two brave elephant girls with disabilities. Vana has a disability in her left hind leg, while Dao Thong has one in her right. Despite their physical challenges, their hearts are full of happiness, and they still love to play ball together with joy and enthusiasm. Their spirit reminds us that strength comes in many forms. I hope this clip brings a smile to your face and inspires you as much as it inspires us every day."

A reminder of resilience and joy

Videos like these often go viral because they highlight the innocence and resilience of elephants. Whether it is Chompu discovering her new toy or Vana and Dao Thong overcoming difficulties, such moments remind people that happiness can be found in the simplest of actions.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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.

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