The video shows an elephant approaching, delicately carrying the lifeless body of a young elephant in its trunk.
The distressed elephant carefully places the deceased calf on the opposite side of the road. Other elephants join, forming a sorrowful circle around the departed young one.
Parveen Kaswan, who shared the video, notes that the family of elephants refuses to leave the baby’s side, creating a somber “funeral procession.”
Despite their grief, they eventually move on, but not without carrying the deceased calf, demonstrating a profound display of mourning and empathy.
This touching video serves as a powerful reminder of the deep emotional connections elephants have and their ability to mourn their young.
It offers us a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of animal emotions, reminding us that these magnificent creatures are not so different from us in their capacity for love, empathy, and grief.
