Chai, Elephants are exceptional in lots of ways. The mothers, aunts, older sisters all nurture the babies. It is a beautiful thing to see. I was watching a show the other night in which a camera was hidden in a polar bear den. Watched as the newborn baby, eyes still not open, crawled around on the mother and how she tenderly nestled it in her giant paw. Brought a tear to this tough Noo Yawker's eye.
Osso, Speaking of mothers, I'll say to you what my mother said to me. NO, you may not have a baby elephant.
Malik, what an extraordinary work. Thanks for posting it here.
We've been posting some of the flashier looking animals here. Truth is that I see beauty in most animals. They are what they are. No pretense. No malice. No meanness.
Here's an animal I enjoy seeing. Not a great beauty. But it is what it is:
And for a change of pace, a yellow grosbeak:
Things appeared to be happening sideways! 
