Playful elephant calf spotted chasing a starling to pass the time Posted by David Henning on 4 August 2021 Youngsters are playful in all intelligent species, and there’s something incredibly endearing about watching a baby ellie play. This elephant calf was seen in Kruger National Park recently chasing a little starling. Young elephants are known to enjoy play, with adults often joining in on the fun. Elephants use play as one of the many mechanisms for sustaining their social, protective and leadership roles within families. Elephants are also creative when it comes to playing, using sticks, stones and splashing in the water, and this case, a bird. It is always heartwarming to see the large ears flopping around. Cuteness overload as elephant calf was spotted in Kruger National Park playing with a starling bird by Kruger PRIDE safaris. pic.twitter.com/bwMGPrgnHg — Getaway Magazine (@GetawayMagazine) August 4, 2021 Also watch: A young elephant cub splashing around in a watering hole: 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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