This baby elephant has four doting gentle giant nannies. Watch adorable video
“Female #elephants often develop maternal crushes on youngsters, but Dololo-mania is a sight to behold," reads a part of the caption shared along with the video.
A video showcasing the loving nature of a few female elephants has won people’s hearts. Shared on Instagram by Sheldrick Wildlife, the video shows how four gentle giants always shadow and protect an orphaned baby elephant.
The image shows a herd of elephant.
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“Female #elephants often develop maternal crushes on youngsters, but Dololo-mania is a sight to behold. Older female orphans Sities, Suguta, Turkwel, and Mutara are so besotted that they now spend much of their time shadowing the little bull as his bodyguards,” reads the caption shared along with the video.
The video, besides showing the interactions between the creatures, also explains how the female elephants don’t go anywhere without their “favourite little friend.”
The video, since being shared, has gathered more than 8,000 views and counting. The share has also accumulated tons of love-filled comments.
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The video, since being shared, has gathered more than 8,000 views and counting. The share has also accumulated tons of love-filled comments.
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“This is wonderful to see,” wrote a Twitter user. “There truly is something about Dololo. We'd fuss over him too given the opportunity!” shared another. “Absolutely adorable... they walk him home each night,” expressed a third.
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