Bhubaneswar: A heartwarming video featuring a baby elephant running to join its herd has gone viral on social media platforms.
The video was shared by former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda on his social media account X (formerly Twitter) and has quickly captured the attention of viewers, leaving them mesmerized by the touching moment.
In the video, the baby elephant can be seen making an earnest attempt to catch up with the herd, its tiny legs moving swiftly.
As the baby elephant rushes forward, the rest of the herd is seen moving toward it, creating a beautiful and emotional scene. The sight of the little one striving to stay with its family has won the hearts of many.
Wait…
My legs are small😥Chotu running to be with the herd is so beautiful to watch. I am seeing it in loops & each time it brings a bigger smile in me🥰 pic.twitter.com/1PWmkjdMhn
— Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) March 21, 2025
Sharing the video, Nanda wrote in the caption, “Wait…My legs are small! Chotu running to be with the herd is so beautiful to watch. I’ve watched it in loops, and every time it brings a bigger smile to my face.”
Since being posted, the video has garnered an impressive 56.4K views and 3.8K likes.
Social media users have flooded the post with affectionate comments, including expressions such as “Soooooo cute…”, “Hahahahaa soooooooo adorable”, and “Awww…those baby steps…sooo cute.”