A baby elephant depends on its family from the moment it stands. Older females guide it with gentle nudges, teaching when to follow, when to stop, and how to stay safe. The calf uses its trunk like a curious tool. It picks up sticks, splashes water, and tries to mimic adults even before it fully understands how to control it. During the first months, the herd never strays far. Adults slow their steps, form protective walls, and let the calf walk in the safest spot of the group. Life for a baby e