Man Playing With His Elephant Family | Elephant Nature Park

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  • Darrick Thomson works at Elephant Nature Park in Northern Thailand, and is the husband of the park's founder Lek Chailert. He's become part of the family for this group of elephants. ENP is an amazing place that has rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of elephants from abusive conditions. Check out the links below to see how you can support the cause, or visit the park.
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ความคิดเห็น • 421

  • @dorothywestcott2408
    @dorothywestcott2408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Darrick they have so much love for you. You are part of their family. So beautiful. ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

  • @san.g4415
    @san.g4415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hear the elephants voice..the voice is beatiful ..right
    Its lovely

  • @samyang6306
    @samyang6306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I have never seen elephants running towards the owner like dogs do. Its so precious that they come running and surround him like that.

    • @christinarivers4974
      @christinarivers4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recommend you watch the video on YT of the man who pretends to drown in a creek and an elephant rushes to save him by holding him in her trunk. It's a beautiful video 😍😍😍

  • @cecilhenry9908
    @cecilhenry9908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I love how they 'run' by just walking really fast. Beautiful sight.

    • @caddyjoint96
      @caddyjoint96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Elephants are the only land mammals than can't "jump," mainly because of their huge weight. Other four-legged creatures can gallop (or run) with all four legs in the air at some point during the "run" cycle -- unlike elephants which must have at least three legs in contact with the ground whether walking or running -- hence, the fast walk.

    • @pentagramyt417
      @pentagramyt417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@caddyjoint96 and they "scrub" their back legs on the ground when they run just by their weight as you said. it's hard to describe.

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the education ​@@caddyjoint96

  • @cynthiagonzales9131
    @cynthiagonzales9131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I love how they protect him. The sounds he makes like them. So awesome!!!😊

  • @christinarivers4974
    @christinarivers4974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love how this group surrounds this tiny human with their bodies, much trust, respect and love this man must have given these gorgeous creatures 💖💖💖💖

  • @anniewachtel1744
    @anniewachtel1744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Look how they are protecting Darrick ,amazing .❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

  • @michelleg5371
    @michelleg5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    He must be a very special person for those elephants to come to him like that .they know he’s not going to hurt him they trust him .what a special bond .how cool would that be .if only more men were like him how Precious. ✌️☺️💞

    • @MS-gs2ux
      @MS-gs2ux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The fuck Michelle why did u have to mention the gender thing.

    • @mangr5254
      @mangr5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don't make me nut up on ur gender, because y'all ain't wonderful

    • @oceanhedonist265
      @oceanhedonist265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michelle G.
      "What meat do you eat that makes you grow so great???"

    • @sulisulagasulisulaga3500
      @sulisulagasulisulaga3500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👃

    • @AK-fl7xj
      @AK-fl7xj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Derek was the one to rescue Kham La. So this special bond did start.

  • @lestki
    @lestki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I still can't believe I was there just 2 weeks ago. And I got a hug from Darrick. The elephants are simply beautiful. They are so calm and you can tell they feel so safe. It is an amazing place.

  • @hippiecowgirl4231
    @hippiecowgirl4231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    The trust between him and the elephants is a beautiful thing to see

  • @stich7985
    @stich7985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    WOW these animals have an amazing bond with this man & it’s so evident in their behavior, the way they talk to him, trumpet in greeting to him. It’s magical watching this!

  • @lallal7249
    @lallal7249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heart touching moment.great man

  • @nadafilcakova619
    @nadafilcakova619 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Musí to byť krásny pocit byť v súlade s týmito slonmi. Máte môj veľký obdiv a rešpekt. Tie slony vedia a cítia,kto ich má rád. Zo srdca Vám ďakujem za to že sa o nich staráte,aby mohli žiť v bezpečí ❤❤❤❤

  • @LINDR-gz7mg
    @LINDR-gz7mg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is a beautiful sanctuary. thanks for this good man

  • @semperbufo152
    @semperbufo152 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a joy and a privilege to be so close to these fantastic animals.How lucky is that man.❤❤❤

  • @caddyjoint96
    @caddyjoint96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Elephants are much like humans in that they like attention, touching, caressing, fondling and cooing. In other words, they like being loved.

    • @michelleg5371
      @michelleg5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      caddyjoint96 don’t we all ☺️💞

    • @thornados4969
      @thornados4969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah. well some humans are jerks. Imagine when an elephant does jerky move to human.

    • @roybarron5289
      @roybarron5289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are also jealous spiteful and mean (Although to a much less degree) point is they have same full range of emotions as humans are just as complex with an extra side of Compassion

    • @brunoguydesire4584
      @brunoguydesire4584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wish am in this men place,am jealous want touching these poor innocent beauty soul me too😍😍😍😍😍

    • @Topper_Harley68
      @Topper_Harley68 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Humans are evil, animals are not.

  • @samanthav8728
    @samanthav8728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love watching Darrick with them all!

  • @MH-pz8wf
    @MH-pz8wf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely beautiful relationship they have!

  • @czerwonasukienka155
    @czerwonasukienka155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    this is a heaven

  • @baskervillebee5353
    @baskervillebee5353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    They run to him and gurgle! 😍
    Led away by his arm in her mouth.

  • @melt.6261
    @melt.6261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I find these videos absolutely fascinating - and touching as well. They are truly magnificent animals! ❤️🐘

  • @KonaMark1
    @KonaMark1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, Lek, for all you have done.

  • @nirmalmaniramasubramaniyan5550
    @nirmalmaniramasubramaniyan5550 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They form a circle around you shows they are defending you 💯 %
    It's 100% love to you from them

  • @backandstillbgmsdangerusda5493
    @backandstillbgmsdangerusda5493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Elephants are pure joy. I love how they get all excited and happy and run to be close to other elephants they're just meeting or haven't seen in a while and favorite people. That shows love without the necessity of having to say the words.

  • @kimlee5024
    @kimlee5024 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are the angels from heaven I believe. Thank you and God bless you all. They are so adorable and big cute babies, ha ha ha. Thank you

  • @maureenbernhardt1934
    @maureenbernhardt1934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are soo precious. God love them

  • @samuraidivingswife
    @samuraidivingswife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how the elephant was so clingy @2:42 The baby even bit his hand so he could take him. Hahaha

  • @suehowery1286
    @suehowery1286 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a very nice video. It's heart warming they were so happy to see you. 💕💞💕

  • @stuartocarroll
    @stuartocarroll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That's not for treats, they love him

  • @juliodossantoes4525
    @juliodossantoes4525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply Amazing!!!

  • @abhishekpujari8739
    @abhishekpujari8739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless you man 😘

  • @Squiffilect
    @Squiffilect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow.... absolutely amazing.

  • @alkhan4921
    @alkhan4921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a amazing relationship.

  • @anniewachtel1744
    @anniewachtel1744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Darrick ,thank you .👏🏻❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️🙏😔

  • @DavidHuber63
    @DavidHuber63 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless

  • @rohandybala2152
    @rohandybala2152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    it's just released all my stress and tension from my body, I really feel very calm . this is the magic of nature .

  • @nandhinin5010
    @nandhinin5010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a loving person really very impressed 😍

  • @sakthivelu3412
    @sakthivelu3412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an animal being... so lovely...

  • @axjmd
    @axjmd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NEVER GETS OLD!!

  • @gabrielwood9345
    @gabrielwood9345 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video warms my heart❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Aditya_Chavan1235
    @Aditya_Chavan1235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm overwhelmed by seeing this😢😍

  • @rashminetu664
    @rashminetu664 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    wow wonderful

  • @gabrielwood9345
    @gabrielwood9345 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the luckiest man alive❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lukeleonard2801
    @lukeleonard2801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are such loving creatures. They deserve so much better

  • @magicalheart
    @magicalheart 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Elephants are so very amazing. ❤❤❤

  • @BarbiKvisz
    @BarbiKvisz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    this is so lovely !!!

  • @huotobig7101
    @huotobig7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His name is Darrick Thomson. Lek Chailert's husband, founder of Elephant Nature Park. He's very amazing guy. He helps a lot of work at ENP and always beside Lek.

  • @silkamshira7186
    @silkamshira7186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This man deserves to be famous, and he's conserving the wildlife

  • @vikrammurudkar2450
    @vikrammurudkar2450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    If you watch closely one can see that the elephants are protecting him just the way they protect their baby elephants.

    • @nurulelisyaa5357
      @nurulelisyaa5357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      __

    • @chellegriggs
      @chellegriggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, that's exactly what I saw. Amazing love for each other 💕
      They circle him like they do when protecting a baby or each other.
      What a majestic animal..

    • @michelleg5371
      @michelleg5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vikram Murudkar totally agree . Aren’t they beautiful ? ☺️☺️

    • @bikashpariyar5843
      @bikashpariyar5843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Abosutley right

    • @rajeshtripathy3109
      @rajeshtripathy3109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes..

  • @megmc5683
    @megmc5683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful family is right!❤️❤️❤️

  • @barbarakulig-filipov4837
    @barbarakulig-filipov4837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️Kako čovek može da bude blizak bez brutalnih tresur. Hvala ovakim ljudima

  • @emihunny4081
    @emihunny4081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow amazing

  • @MH-tn3pp
    @MH-tn3pp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are happie5 with him that alone, all by themselves in the wild. They are not stupid, they feel protected. Many thanks, Derrick for the love and good care.

  • @2dasimmons
    @2dasimmons 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bless THESE ELEPHANTS and their caretakers!!

  • @boblowney
    @boblowney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    okay, a bunch of elephants, about 8,000 pounds, running towards you and all there is to express is joy? too wonderful!

  • @axelsharpshire6457
    @axelsharpshire6457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    02:50 *When the elephant takes you for a walk*

  • @kerenstarotvision5780
    @kerenstarotvision5780 ปีที่แล้ว

    I choose a world filled with Derricks & Leks .. so much love to ENP

  • @gabicapitan
    @gabicapitan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful this new mammoths❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @JoelJERRY
    @JoelJERRY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video Feels very happy

  • @andlaine
    @andlaine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That sound they make is scary and fascinating

  • @user-ju3df1gn2o
    @user-ju3df1gn2o 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is such a happy life.

  • @toywatch3503
    @toywatch3503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love his mind.

  • @carlavela7106
    @carlavela7106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful family 💙💛💚💜💖

  • @SKKEarth
    @SKKEarth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @dragosschiteanu6310
    @dragosschiteanu6310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have seen 2 videos with him calling a young elephant Kham La. Darrick is so lucky

  • @jacquelineithell307
    @jacquelineithell307 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHO WOULD NOT WHAT TO BE THAT PERSON , WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE ❤ 💖 💕 💗 ♥

  • @ManojSingh-rj8tb
    @ManojSingh-rj8tb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You guys are angel, God Ganesha will always be with you for your good deeds.

    • @j7psamsung539
      @j7psamsung539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Manoj Singh ดูมวยวันนี้

  • @Manojkumar-su5bb
    @Manojkumar-su5bb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love makes ferocious wild animals powerless ♥

  • @ritadecassiadonascimento4072
    @ritadecassiadonascimento4072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tudo isso fruto do carinho que eles recebem ❤️são amorosos ,é lindo ,amooo elefantes 🇧🇷😘😘💕🙏🙏 inteligentes

    • @e.conboy4286
      @e.conboy4286 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed! I see the people lovingly wrapping their arms around the trunks and slowly stroking them with tenderness to which the elephants respond with flapping their ears and squealing their joyous responses. Love is a marvelous way of communicating.

  • @yuvan1913
    @yuvan1913 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heart touching😘😘

  • @jankijan8004
    @jankijan8004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love is the dimension that connects ALL other dimensions that we not know of.

  • @WHUFC71
    @WHUFC71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have never seen anything like that in my life!! Beautiful!!

  • @Mac-ly4dr
    @Mac-ly4dr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys were so friendly

  • @bhagyaruby6571
    @bhagyaruby6571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kind man. No words to explain his love for elephants.now he is care taker of Kaavan.

  • @rilyjonez
    @rilyjonez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    You just can't make this stuff up .. I'm more than impressed.. Almost jealous..

  • @richardsmith7783
    @richardsmith7783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is so so cool...

  • @PatPhakchira
    @PatPhakchira 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love elephants 😍😘😍☺️☺️

  • @jimmyrui3858
    @jimmyrui3858 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thailand is amazing

  • @dailymotivationpills7981
    @dailymotivationpills7981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    such beautiful creatures.... and human kill them for ivory

  • @worldsmartelephants
    @worldsmartelephants 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    expert man with elephant. good job dear

  • @sumanbaro8115
    @sumanbaro8115 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you elephants🐘🐘

  • @goodtime6712
    @goodtime6712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.. น่ารักมากค่ะ🥰

  • @UtahLeilani
    @UtahLeilani 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful. Love these videos.

  • @haripriyam9577
    @haripriyam9577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow super video, i love to watch Ellis videos.

  • @user-zc3vl3zt3f
    @user-zc3vl3zt3f 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful HamLa........😊😊😊😊

  • @barbarakulig-filipov4837
    @barbarakulig-filipov4837 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️BEAUTIFUL. Volim da su srećni i slobodni. Hvala volontariušom

  • @jonakhongwir6901
    @jonakhongwir6901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful... With love from India🇮🇳

  • @fourierkaren1192
    @fourierkaren1192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why humans and animals cannot live in peace like this!! Why people make thing difficult like " it is impossible" this is beautiful.

  • @Manoharsingh-et2cq
    @Manoharsingh-et2cq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Sir
    You are believe in coexistence
    Without this concept no one will remain happy on this earth 🌍......
    This is the true kind of nature of human being.
    Keep up it
    God bless you sir.......
    From India

  • @sarojinichaudhury179
    @sarojinichaudhury179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be quick , eles ! Happiness sold here ! Free of cost !

  • @Cardinalbomber
    @Cardinalbomber 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!

  • @travel2575
    @travel2575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good elephand.

  • @yourmajesty5987
    @yourmajesty5987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    they are so smart they know he and lek are the ones who made their retirement a reality

  • @makehannalaugh
    @makehannalaugh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video

  • @irenelamadre9524
    @irenelamadre9524 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love to see your playing with them hope I can also

  • @sulaimansheik4591
    @sulaimansheik4591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Video

  • @rohanidaaddulranirohanida9617
    @rohanidaaddulranirohanida9617 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love to see elephant they are so smart 😘😘😘😘😘

  • @pattyboss5619
    @pattyboss5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @brunoguydesire4584
    @brunoguydesire4584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh god ,give me this chance hug this elephante,i love them so much,they are innocent baby❤❤❤❤❤

  • @pattyboss5619
    @pattyboss5619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is so Beautiful I would 💕 to meet them