Few things rival the cuteness of baby animals, especially when they are eagerly feeding. The staff at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust can attest to this, having captured moments of baby elephants hustling for their meals.
The endearing elephants at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya approach mealtime with utmost seriousness. Each of these rescued babies, previously in life-threatening situations, now receives tender care from devoted keepers. Similar to human infants, the baby elephants eagerly anticipate their feeding times, as evidenced by the staff’s observations of their feeding routines.
Despite their grim beginnings as orphaned elephants under the care of trust workers, these animals seem to relish their companionship and mealtimes.
In a recent Instagram video, several baby elephants dash towards the approaching milk truck.
Toto and Natibu engage in a playful sprint, racing each other to the feeding spot. Despite Natibu’s longer legs, Toto manages to arrive first, with Korbessa leading the pack. Korbessa consistently outpaces the others, while Mwinzi adopts a more relaxed approach, arriving after the mealtime rush.
The caption of the post accompanying the video highlights the elephants’ mealtime dynamics and the reactions from viewers, many of whom resonate with the animals’ food race.
The comment section showcases viewers’ shared sentiments, with one person noting the elephants’ synchronized run as a signal for lunchtime. Another viewer humorously relates to racing for food like the baby elephants.
A third individual shares delight in the elephants’ mealtime sounds, finding it calming in stressful moments.
“I can relate to their urgency for food,” expresses a fourth viewer.
Others express joy in witnessing the elephant’s playful antics and the infectious laughter in the videos.
