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Elephant takes ‘lazy approach’ while drinking water. ‘Genius,’ say people

“Rescued orphan Lemeki is taking the lazy (read: sensible) approach to drinking," reads a part of the caption shared along with the video.

Published on: Jun 3, 2021, 16:32:28 IST
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Elephants are among the most intelligent beings in the animal kingdom. Various social media platforms are filled with clips which showcase the same. A recent video posted on Sheldrick Wildlife’s official Twitter handle is yet another example.

The image shows an elephant named Lemeki. (@SheldrickTrust)
The image shows an elephant named Lemeki. (@SheldrickTrust)

“Rescued orphan Lemeki is taking the lazy (read: sensible) approach to drinking. She is an orphan in our care that was saved from a raging river,” reads a part of the caption shared along with the video.

The video shows Lemeki using a water pipe to quench her thirst.

Since being shared a day ago, the video has gathered more than 11,000 views and also received numerous comments. Many wrote how Lemeki is a “genius” for using the pipe in a smart way to drink water.

“Efficiency is intelligent laziness!” shared a Twitter user. “I think its genius!! Well done Lemeki you've out smarted the hoomans!” expressed another. “Why drink muddy water when there's clear water straight from the tap right there? Clever girl!” praised a third.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More