Updated March 7th, 2020 at 20:52 IST

Video: Mother elephant helps newborn to take first steps, internet all hearts

A video has surfaced on the internet which shows a mother elephant helping a newborn baby to take first steps and teaching the baby to maintain balance.

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A video has surfaced on the internet which shows a mother elephant helping a newborn baby to take first steps. Through the video, the calf can be seen trying to walk on its own feet and even after falling on its knees, it refused to give up. The adorable video was shared on Twitter by Indian Forest Officer Parveen Kaswan, and the video shows how the baby elephant's mother helped it take weight on those tiny legs. 

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Netizens amused

The video was shared with a caption, "While mother helping him in taking the weight on those tiny legs. In elephants birth is the most important function for family." The mother helped the baby get up after it fell down. She also teaches the baby to use the trunk to maintain balance on its feet. Netizens were amused by the heartwarming video and expressed their thoughts. 

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Published March 7th, 2020 at 20:52 IST