266K views · 89 reactions | Cheeky Elephant Calf. Elephant calves are known to be extremely playful. Beautifully captured in #Kenya. By @r_daps Www.africansafarimag.com #africansafari #elephant | African Safari Mag | Facebook

African Elephants are like human newborns, elephant calves are born with a strong sucking reflex. This helps them instinctively know what to do when they are near their mother's breast. Therefore, sucking equals comfort. When a baby elephant is not nursing, it might suck its trunk just like a human baby. Typically, baby elephants nurse exclusively for about 6 months. Then they start testing solid foods, and gradually shift their nutrient intake over the next two years. But they may continue nurs

4K views · 344 reactions | An Oxford-led conservation project in West Africa is helping to protect elephants in the region. It's work creates balance between local communities and the elephant population. Learn more ⬇️ https://wild.org/mali-elephants/  | Oxford Sparks #WorldEnvironmentDay #TruePlanet | University of Oxford | Facebook