Few sights are as heartwarming as watching baby animals feed eagerly. At the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, baby elephants demonstrate their enthusiasm for mealtime. Rescued from perilous situations, these young elephants are now under the devoted care of the Trust’s keepers. Their excitement for feeding time mirrors that of human infants, a fact well-documented by the Trust’s staff.
Despite their challenging beginnings as orphaned elephants, the camaraderie among them is evident as they enjoy their meals together under the guardianship of the trust workers.
A recent video shared on Instagram captures the adorable scene of baby elephants sprinting towards the approaching milk truck. Among them, Toto and Natibu engage in a playful race to reach the milk first, with Korbessa ultimately claiming victory as the quickest to arrive.
Natibu briefly pauses to greet the camera, revealing his charming face, before continuing towards his bottle alongside Toto. Keeper Jonas skillfully assists both boys in finishing their bottles swiftly.
The Trust’s caption on their post highlights the competitive spirit during mealtime: “For Toto and Natibu, every meal is a race to the milk! This afternoon, Toto trundled in just ahead of his leggier friend, then both boys enjoyed their bottles side by side — thanks to some multitasking by Keeper Jonas!”
The post also mentions Korbessa’s consistent lead in reaching the milk first, contrasting with Mwinzi, who remains unfazed by the rush and arrives at a more leisurely pace.
The comment section is filled with viewers expressing their delight at the elephants’ mealtime antics, with many relating to the eagerness for food shown by the baby elephants.
The shared experiences resonate with viewers, as one person humorously remarks, “When they run like that, it’s lunch time,” while another empathizes, “I also race to my food, I love having something in common with these sweet babies.”
The joyful reactions continue, with one viewer mentioning saving the slurping sound on their phone for moments of calm, and another acknowledging the relatable feeling of “hangriness” for food.
Witnessing the baby elephants’ exuberance brings immense joy to onlookers, who appreciate not only the elephants but also the infectious laughter and happiness captured in the videos of these playful creatures.
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