Just like humans, elephants are full of emotions. They have strong personality traits that provide us with insight into their lives and show us what sets them apart from others. Baby elephants are full of spunk and spirit, and thanks to social media, we’re able to watch them grow and develop right in front of our eyes!
One little baby elephant at Umani Springs is testing out his charging skills—and despite his best effort to appear fearless, he is just too cute to take seriously! Lenny is now 7 months old and every day he gets a little more adventurous.
In the new video shared by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Lenny appears to briefly shy away from the camera as he takes a few steps back. However, it’s quickly determined that he’s not backing up out of fear, he’s winding up to charge forward in a show of force.
Unfortunately, the little pachyderm is just too adorable to cause any real fear, but his attempt is absolutely darling. He runs towards the watering hole and then gives a tiny trumpet warning. Lenny then turns back around and appears to be leaving—but before he goes, he lets out another big trumpeting attempt that sounds more like a muffled car horn instead!
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The elephants from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust have a big online following, with many fans leaving comments about this silly little elephant and his antics! Here are a few of the highlights:
What a little spice cake! The micro trumpet while he stomps off (trying not to trip over his wee trunk) was the icing on the cake! LOL. So cute it hurts.”
“He’s an adorable, feisty little fellow!! Love him!!”
“Lenny’s shenanigans make my day!”
“I can absolutely see how that watering hole could look menacing. And what’s a brave little elephant to do except charge it? You got this, Lenny!”
Lenny’s mom, Lima Lima, is close by, and toward the end of the video, she walks in front of the camera and gently hustles her feisty little bull elephant along! We can’t wait to see what kind of trouble Lenny gets into next!