Elephant calf takes a mud bath – then gets stuck Posted by Anita Froneman on 11 March 2022 Elephant calves are known to be a tad clumsy, and oftentimes need some help from the herd. This ellie had a glorious mud bath, but then couldn’t seem to make its way back out of the dam. Howard Sackstein got it all on film in Kruger National Park and shared it with Latest Sightings. Take a look. Did you know? – Elephant calves can stand as soon as 20 minutes after being born and can walk within one hour. After two days, they can keep up with the herd, according to the WWF. – Elephants have around 150,000 muscle units in their trunk, and the trunk is believed to be the most sensitive organ found in any mammal. – Elephants need up to 150kg of food per day, Picture: Screenshot from video ALSO READ How artificial intelligence is being used to stop poaching in Africa Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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