Mother Elephant's Unwavering Devotion to Trapped Calf Goes Viral

A mother elephant's unwavering devotion to her trapped calf has captured hearts and highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by wildlife in Terengganu, Malaysia. A short video, which went viral on social media, shows the elephant patiently staying with her calf, who was caught in a snare, even as the rest of the herd moved on. "It was a heartbreaking sight," said Lukian Siong, director of the Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department. "The mother elephant's loyalty and patience were remarkable." Authorities responded quickly after receiving information about the incident on Thursday afternoon. A six-member team was dispatched to the scene in a palm oil plantation near Felda Neram Dua, Kemaman. The calf was successfully freed from the snare, and thankfully, suffered no serious injuries. The rescue underscores the importance of wildlife conservation efforts and the need to find solutions that protect both people and animals.