Elephant Twins Walk with Mom in Rare Family Moment
Watch a heartwarming video of elephant twins strolling with their mom – a super rare thing in the animal world! Elephants are smart and social, but having twin babies is rarely seen.
The video shows the mom being gentle and the twins moving together, showing how strong family bonds are in the animal world.
Double the Joy 🤩
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Only one percent of elephant births result in twins. And hence such rare sights are occasion to celebrate.
Elephants also have a gestation period of 22 months, the longest of any animal.
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A Big Journey to Being Born
Not only are elephant twins super rare, but how they are born is also super interesting.
Elephants have the longest pregnancy of any animal – a whopping 22 months! That's a really long time and shows how hard it is for them to make sure their babies are okay.
Strong and Connected
The video gives us a peek into the lives of these amazing creatures, showing how tough and flexible they are.
It also shows the strong connections they have with each other. Seeing the twins exploring with their mom makes you realize how cool and rare this moment is in the animal kingdom.
First published: 1 March 2024, 8:53 IST