India, Aug. 7 -- A heart-touching moment from the wild has captured the attention of millions online. Shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), the video captured a herd of elephants gathering around a newborn calf just moments after it was born.

The viral video was shared by @AMAZlNGNATURE, with the caption, "An elephant gives birth, then the whole herd comes over to greet and protect."

The gentle moment, captured in light rain, has touched hearts online.

The herd's reaction felt nothing short of a celebration. As soon as the calf was born, the elephants rushed in with excitement. Some gently touched the calf with their trunks, others stood in a close circle as if shielding it from the world.

The herd's behaviour was more than just prot...