India, Sept. 1 -- Elephants have long been admired for their intelligence and compassion. Now, an old video resurfaced on Instagram proves once again why they are considered such gentle giants. The clip, shared by the account Elephant Rescuers, captures a heart-warming interaction between a mother elephant and her calf.

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The video shows the mother munching on sugarcane while her baby stands nearby, seemingly eager to join in. Noticing this, the mother elephant carefully places the sugarcane on the ground and, with the skilful use of her trunk and leg, breaks it into two pieces. She then generously shares one part with her calf, ensuring the ...