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A heartwarming video of a woman singing to two elephants has gone viral on Instagram, drawing widespread admiration for the gentle interaction between humans and wildlife.
The clip, shared by Lek Chailert, founder of the Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, captures a rare moment of quiet bonding, where the elephants appear to respond to her soft song by swaying gently and trumpeting in sync, not loudly, but almost as if they were trying to hum along.
In the video, Chailert is seen sitting calmly, leaning back against one of the elephants while the other stands close by, playfully bathing itself with sand. In a particularly tender moment, the elephant beside her nudges at her bare foot, in what seems like an affectionate attempt to hold it. She repeatedly moves her foot away, likely tickled, but the elephant gently persists.
Accompanying the video is a reflective caption in which the woman shares her thoughts on what it means to understand and care for elephants. “Their basic needs are no different from ours,” she writes. “They want to live safely, be well fed, and feel happy.” She describes her daily life with elephants as one of peace, joy, and mutual respect, adding, “Their happiness is my happiness too.”
With over 274,000 views and 24,000 likes, the reel has sparked an emotional response online, with many viewers praising the deep bond on display and the message of coexistence.
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Citing the tickling moment, a user commented, "How wonderful! My feet were ticklish all the way over here! "
Another user wrote, "Are those your new babies (old girls)? It’s so special that they are singing along with you!!!"
While another user commented, "Their eyes are so soft and express joy and love"
At a time when human-wildlife conflict and habitat loss are major concerns, this quiet moment of harmony has struck a chord with millions.
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