Adorable video of baby elephant siblings enjoying a loving moment will make you smile
Watch the video here:A lovely, loving moment between Taroha and Pardamat. Caring Taroha, on the left, has always been a model 'big brother' and is a wonderful influence on the younger rascal. Now, after all the recent Nursery graduations, Taroha has been elevated to herd elder, but he still doesn't pic.twitter.com/e1laku80AV— Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (@SheldrickTrust) July 26, 2025Social media users could not stop gushing over the video. "Aww, this is so sweet! Big kisses to each other. I can hear them saying, 'I love you.' 'I love you more.' 'No, I love you more,'' one user commented.Another added, 'Animals could teach humans a thing or two. These elephants are a lesson in love.'One of the users also said, 'It's so fascinating to learn about elephant social dynamics. These two are just precious.'See the comments here:Did it make you smile too?- Ends
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