During a safari, a traveler witnessed a hilarious scene as a baby elephant had a meltdown, displaying behavior reminiscent of Bambi’s clumsy antics. Check out the video below.
Just like human toddlers, elephant calves also throw tantrums, whether it be pouting, stomping, or having loud outbursts.
These public meltdowns may be cringeworthy, but just picture a 500-pound toddler having a full-blown tantrum. The baby elephant’s over-the-top display was anything but typical. The footage captures the little elephant resorting to classic tantrum strategies in order to grab its mother’s attention.
The scene begins with a playful splash into the water, followed by some playful wiggling from side to side. The baby elephant then tries a different tactic, rolling onto its back and kicking its legs in the air with determination.
Despite the baby elephant’s energetic display, the mother elephant remains unfazed, completely ignoring the antics. Not one to give up easily, the young elephant steps up its game by sprawling out in the middle of the path, flapping its ears and wiggling its trunk in a bid to capture some attention.
The rest of the herd simply continues on their way, paying little heed to the baby elephant’s amusing performance.
After a while, the baby elephant’s tantrum subsides, and it reluctantly rejoins its herd, recognizing that a mother’s authority is universal across species. This amusing video showcases not just the baby elephant’s antics, but also its mother’s calm demeanor, proving that tantrums are no match for a parent’s patience and resolve, whether big or small. Check out more heartwarming stories like this in Elephant News to brighten up a dull day!