The cutest charging elephant calf!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by teamAG

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This video, shot in 2012, shows a young elephant calf charging a vehicle and then very quickly realising that this might not be such a good idea after all. Not only is the elephant very cute but it also manages a small jump – not an easy feat for an elephant!

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