China’s wandering elephants need a nap amid 500km trek
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The herd of 15 wild elephants wandering in southwestern China’s Yunnan province was spotted taking a nap amid their 500km trek. It was the first time that the animals were seen resting all together since authorities began monitoring them 12 days before.
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That's cute, even in sleeping they protect their young
@So r/cursedcomments
Did they snoring. I saw they open mouth when sleeping
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That’s when they’re most vulnerable…they aren’t dumb
@@user-du3gu2nm4q you nid tu meat a grammar teacher
Elephants when in the village:
"'Scuse me, 'scuse me. Passing through, yes, yes, 'scuse me."
😂😂😂
Wait, what's this a reference to, it seems so familiar
@@abbyalphonse499 Yeah it sounds like its from an animation movie
mi scusi 😂
LOL!!!!!!
Kids are still kids. Awake when you don’t want to be 😂
And on top of you 😊
@@thatgirlayhanah Yep and when they wake up they will just jump on top of you to wake you up...
Everyones talking about the elephants sleeping the way they do but no ones talking about about the fact one of them helped the baby up that ledge :')
IKR
I saw that😍😍 so cute.
You see that all the time in wildlife documentaries, they're smart animals.
With its foot to so cute
Who would've thought that sleeping elephants could be so adorable. Hopefully their journey is safe and sound.
@__ racist idiot
@__ they will not extinct even u do.
@__ lol. dont hide, respond to them.
@__ looks like these people in China are trying to ensure a safe migration for the Asian elephants. African elephants are the ones whose numbers have depleted due to poaching. Poachers come from everywhere. So don’t blame China, idiot.
Where r they going
Im happy tht the authorities arent disrupting thr journey but aiding it, an protecting them by any means possible. Gr8 job done here by china. 👍 Respect!
One of the very few times china did something right.
@@Ota_ku69 old ways always die
If it's from Yunan... They have always a patrol to survey those elephants because those breed is endangered.
@KeklordTV Pretty sure that was the US when it toppled imperial Japan, protected Korea from being completely overrun by communist militants, and attempted to introduce market capitalism to China. China on the other hand starved their own people after Mao took over and puts them in concentration camps to this very day. Aside from North Korea, China's main role in "giving" freedom to the east is demonstrating the stark difference between it and other countries in the region with actual freedom, like Taiwan. In fact were it not for the US's protection, China would have invaded Taiwan long ago and stripped the people there of their freedom.
Yes but they commit genocide on Chinese Muslims...
The incredible way they protect the baby shows their level of intelligence. Please, keep them safe, especially being so close to a big city like that, don't let poachers get them, please. Thank you
These elephants don't have tusks, and in China it's hard to get your hands on a gun if you don't have a hunting license. They'll hopefully be fine.
I think they will be fine how they are being monitored someone will be a fool to mess with them
@陆永冬 to translate what you said roughly: In China, elephants, giant pandas, Siberian tigers and many other animals belong to the national first-class protection animals. Poaching is dealt with harshly, or possibly even shot! No one would do that, at least not in China. On the contrary, the villagers along the way are very tolerant and friendly to the elephants going north, even if the elephants have damaged their private property. Therefore, you don't have to worry about this.
@陆永冬 没问题
它们现在是全国人的公共宠物，没有人敢惹它们，否则会犯众怒。
It just warms my heart to see these people protecting them and getting them through.
Its so nice to know that the villagers and authorities are willing to adjust with the elephants ❤️
They said they don't scare of the elephants. They knew the elephants neither.
They knew there are not many elephants in the world, so let them passing through.
It's elephants home too.
Not only human's home
They are protected by law!
Because China is so well known for the great treatment of animals 💀
They have that attitude because there are 1.4B of them and only 14 of those majestic creatures in all of China. Maybe there are a few other small groups scattering in a few other pockets in southern China; but humans have already taken every thing from these large creatures, except some tiny, unconnected national reserves and parks. So it's not the elephants who are wandering into human villages; it's humans who've taken over all of these mighty creatures traditional range, which their ancestors have been using for millions of years.
The parents are sleeping soundly without moving while the kid is itching to move from one side to another side but is stuck between parents. Why does this feel so familiar?
Edit: Also I remember as a child everytime I moved around, my mom used to make the "tsk" sound, So I was so scared I would move in slow motion and check my moms reaction everytime.
It’s probably to protect it from predators.
#relatable
@@shlokdhara5798 maybe he comes from different backgrounds, not everyone understand that feeling
@@small6859 Lol yeah this stuff is very common in Asia not sure about Westerners
Yeah we use to like this, even some adult STILL sleep 'moving around' like child 😆 btw in some asian country sleeping together with their child when still infant are very common, especially with family with small house
Theyre not stealing, they're just trying to survive.
but they arent paying the owners
@@vitor6245 they're elephants dude
@@THE2NDREO but they don't have tender to pay
@@vitor6245 they are the owners. we invade their habitat
@@kainkabil6393 what is our habitat?
you know what I like about this? the authorities are actually both trying to protect the elephants and the humans, giving people ample warning if the elephants come close to the villages, and diverting the elephant's path with food. this is how the world should be, none of these killing animals cause they are 'nuisances'. at the end of the day, we've moved into their territory and should learn to live alongside them.
Hence why co-inhabiting is totally possible. I love your comment. 😊
Never knew elephants sleep lying down, this is so cute!! It's so nice that they get to take rests peacefully and no one disturbs them. Kudos to the local people!
How did you imagine they sleep? Im genuinely curious
@@breadlord6540 Me personally thought they're sleeping like a cat in sit down position if that make sense, or like a chicken, something like that
I believe giraffe sleep standing up, but I might be wrong here
@@madharambe3264 I was thinking the same , they might sleep standing up like giraffes
Well, it must be because of their size and mass.
Why would anyone want to hurt such majestic and gentle creatures
because having your village ransacked sometimes causes concern
I do not agree with the commenter though; this is the perfect way to do it, it reminds us that elephant walk ways are long and involved. Seeing them in zoos does not give us this insight
Who? These elephants are protect in China, anyone hurt them break the law and facing big fine and may go to the jail.
@@ValeriePallaoro what you call "your village" was them area before you have stolen it and this animal are killed for the ivory more then anything else who is used to make the hause of the village more beaty
They r not really gentle tho..
For their ivory tusks
The baby elephant curled up next to Mom reminds me of my own kids who crawl in bed with me every Saturday morning. So precious.
I love how the villagers understand when the elephants 'break and steal' stuff and they didn't even seem mad about it
Because the government and the insurance company promised to bear all losses
They brain washed by the china goverment
@@pondich.g4410 lol... you've been brainwashed by american news
them sleeping with their "mouth open" and all have body contact is the cutest thing ive ever seen! beautiful creatures!
I love that too!!! I love how cozy they look, and the way they curl their trunks up!!!! Such darlings.
While seemingly naughty, they can’t really be blamed. They are so beautiful. May their journey continue with all the protection they need. Bless the people helping them along the way!!
It is estimated that there are currently around 450,000 elephants in the world.
It's estimated that a century ago, there were more than 12 million elephants in the wild. 0:10
There is hope for the human species yet. It heartwarming to see so much concern given to these creatures. Well done.
I love elephant and admire Chinese people for taking care of them!
That ain't napping, that is a deep sleep. I guess they knew they were safe
Yes, if elephant found it safe, China must be a very safe place, coz elephant is highly intelligent.
@@agoodfriedegg7102 😂🤣🤣
I’m totally invested in these elephant’s journey, may they go on many wonderful adventures
Hahaha
Sleeping like this is now no longer referred to as spooning, instead it will henceforth be labelled elephanting.
Facts
🐘🐘🐘😍😍😍
It's my first time seeing a herd of elephants napping together. This is probably the most wholesome thing I'll witness today. ♥️
Thanks China for protecting and not disturbing them! Hope they head to their destination safely!
Poaching in China, serious will be directly sentenced to death.
@@user-oe4jc5dh8j Sheesh. I think that's a little overkill but I'm glad china cares about its animals. That is really sweet.
@@strange4107 In China there are literal deathcamps, their whole point of ideology is an overkill.
@@user-oe4jc5dh8j Can Chinese people stop eating cats & dogs?Cats & dogs should be protected too.
@@muhdhelmi7826 there are Chinese cities like Shenzhen that have criminalized eating both. Efforts have too been made for the whole nation, but I don’t believe they got passed. USA is the same way where it’s only illegal in 43 states.
500km journey, they almost covered all of a Singapore size land area.
lol
No, the 500km journey is a 1-dimensional distance, you can't compare with area size. If you compare with Singapore's coastline length, which is "193 km (120 mi), including about 84 km (52 mi) along the water channel between the island and the Malay Peninsula", then these elephants have traveled around Singapore more than 2.5 times.
Did a PE teacher teach your math?
no wonder CECA took ur job dude
they covered the area i walk in an entire decade o3o
The reason for the migration of elephants in Yunnan is unclear, but many people think it is related to the recent earthquake in Yunnan. It is said that the vegetation of the elephant habitat in Yunnan has not been reduced, on the contrary, it is too luxuriant to restrict the growth of bushes.
If you don't know the reason, then you know the drill: global warming
It's also suspected that the migration was due to increase in elephants population in the past few years (from 200+ to 300+).
This is so heartwarming. I just hope we as a humanity work towards preserving the sanctity and purity of the nature because the world doesnt belong only to us but to each and every organism sustaining on this planet’s gratitude
I will never understand how anyone could hurt such gentle creatures. The world should be full of elephants
Greed. Humans only know to consume. No one is trying to replenish. They just consume everywhere they go
America is full of elephants eating junk food
Who is hurting them?
Gentle creature? Go walk up to one of these in the wild see how gentle it is with you 😂
@@mrtribune5785 Every living organism on Earth consumes, and I don't see the elephants trying to replenish anything. Its true, humans consume a lot, but we are also one of the few organisms that can create more than what we started with. So we actually do better than replenish, we create more stuff. I don't exactly see elephants creating new artificial coral reefs, or planting new trees.
I hope this long elephant journey will be successful, but... the elephants should have a serious talk with the current team leader 😅😅
And you think this is funny smh
@@makuhglee2331 look, there are protected places for elephants in China. This is where they were originally. The leading elephant is not doing a great job leading her herd into unprotected places.
Vote him/her out!
But they don't have DEMOCRACY in China lol 😂😂😂
@@LaowaiDaveJCP deserves more likes
This looks like such a fun sleepover
Thats so precious oh my gosh. I agree
only with much louder farts.
They should do a children's movie or TV series on their adventures. It would highlight the importance of protecting all animals.
They aren’t stealing food or water. We took over their homes and built our homes in their pathways that they have been migrating for years with. It’s our fault not the elephants.
Amen. They are taking what is rightfully their's.
I agree
So where are humans supposed to live if you're opposed to them being there? Nobody is blaming the elephants for anything.
@@El_Travo humans can leave earth😩😩
@@varietydelle5253 ykw, im down
I hope they remain free and together!! Go elephants!!!!
Yes exactly hope they stay happy and free :>
@@sheepsheep4069 who told you they are happy
@@ameerkherbawi8466 who told you they're not happy?
@UCm7TItLeUQh9CCr-D2yLIXw but you assume they are unhappy?
@@levitus._3507 who told you that I sayed they are not happy?
I love how they keep in touch with each other while sleeping as if they want to make sure they wake up the same time and can continue their journey together. If they would sleep apart from each other they wouldn't maybe notice when the others leave.
The elephants are all back to their traditional habitat today on September 10.
Other elephants and parent sound asleep
The kid elephant " sees a drone "
Also the parents later " there's no such thing as aliens , its just a dream honey"
LOL!!!!! Adorable.
Why am I crying guys? 😢 Be safe elephants.
Me to. Dunno why...
This documented migration is a message to us, highlighting the fact that the world belongs to all, not just us humans.
I never once forgot that.
country is just a concept invented by human. the earth belongs to every lifes living on earth.
I wish all animals can sleep safely & comfortably in their natural habitats like these adorable animals 💚 May all animals be protected from all evil in the world
I love how the perspective is centering on we should move and warn the villagers.
Elephants : "This Forest is different from what we remember."
The sad truth.
@@ju.d
Humans need home too bruh
@@norpriest521 true lol
@@norpriest521 nah I think human ( especially indian and chinese,need to slow down their “fun time” and give birth to less babies) they more people the more home we need to build
@@gururu1286 the birth rate in Beijing is 0.7....what do you want? extinction of other races?
I always thought elephants slept like horses do, but it's actually like cats. So adorable
Woooow! Its my first time see how elephants sleep together!!! What a blessing too see it! Thank you so much 🙏
The thumbnail almost gave me heart attack but luckily I read the title.
Me too
Same
Same
Ure not alone, thought it was about poachers lol
@@anshumansahoo7568 Me three.
elephants: sees an abandoned village with food*
also elephants: its free real estate
Ok they are so beautiful and majestic. I would be in awe, but slightly terrified to see them walking down a street. The babies are so adorable.
How adorable they are and we all must protect them. They are beautiful creations of mother nature ❤
everyone: “aww~ the elephants just want food”
farmer: “I'm never gonna financially recover from this”
Won’t be surprised if the government subsidizes them especially now that the elephants 🐘 have become famous and so there will be no harm done to them.
government will pay for all the loss.
Our Goverment will pay for all these.
Elephant is protected animal.
@@themaltesemalt2274 vpn
@@themaltesemalt2274 vpn
+ Chinese general people are also suffers from the CCP. They are the one who suffers most
Who would've thought that this would become a series.
The only reality show that's ever so reality
neither do i
Pilot was a hit.
Those lovely elephants are even protecting their cute little baby so it can survive the long journey.
1:40 they're not stealing they just take whatever they found that the mother of nature has provided
This shows how China authority and citizens sincere concern about the elephant well-being. Minimum intervention as possible to make sure the elephants have their natural ways.
This is one of the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Heartwarming and satisfying to watch❤️
I agree with you. 💯😊
Yeh, our world needs love.
If this is what you call beautiful then I feel sorry for your existence
We need more of this in the mainstream media
So lovely. I hope they stay safe.
I love them 💗
This is such a beautiful and peaceful scene. Amazing music too.
You're late🙄
why are you here again
The 1st time I've seen u with less than 4000 likes
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I agree
I'm expecting more updates on these cute elephants, preferably on a daily basis.Keep them coming. I'm willing to pitch in if there's a go fund me to compensate villagers financially affected by this and help the elephants continue their migration journey.
Who’s launching a go fund me for the elephants who have been affected and stolen their land and home by people!??
That’s so nice, you have a kind heart ❤️
I was severely affected by my narcissistic neighbor that looks like an elephant 🐘, does that count?
@@RedPill_Live 😃😂😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽😂😂
Well I just lost my 2 million dollar mansion due to elephants, what’s your email ?
Even in the wild, it’s the kids who get up first.
This is how humans USED to be, humans used to stick together but now everyone has turned on each other even family
Family? just you. You never wanted to build a strong relationship with your family. You never forgave them. You lost your family and now you think the whole world has turn on each other. Lol. What a clown
@@animeaddictdude6109 your message proves me right instantly 😆
@@animeaddictdude6109 such a pathetic wee wittle dweeb lol
@@animeaddictdude6109 you should learn to be a man it's what's wrong with this world to many little blches like you 🖕🏻
@UCL8J8dvuGQnIg5scmJamLHQ that dude seems like a real loser projecting his insecurities onto others everyone here can clearly see he's the clown
This elephants are living their life to the fullest.
First time ive seen a elephant sleep like that...honestly thought that they'll sleep like how horse does it
How does horse sleep?
@@robinpratama8897
Standing up
@@randomcommenter8057 I also sometimes sleep standing up 😊
@@feetsniffer893 maybe youre a horse
They may have a closing function in their ears. Otherwise insects would enter inside it. That's why animals usually don't put the head on the ground.
To see the older 🐘 helping the younger one is adorable ☺️♥️
Beautiful work. From the understanding locals and villagers, and this group protecting wild life.
Humanity at its finest.
i think it's sweet that they try to interfere as minimal as possible🥺
I am really happy with the way the Chinese government and people deal with those elephants. In most other places, they will either be shot or caught. Humans will always have priority over the animals in most parts of the world.
Matzz Nor - Not many elephants exist in China, so Chinese government lists them as protected animal. Any damage done by the elephants will be compensated by the government.
A Chinese was sentenced to death, cause he killed n sold the ivory.
So true.
They give more respect to elephants than Hong Kong
@@balegda bcoz those HK people destroyed HK don’t deserve respect!!
From HK
These are beautiful animals. Wishing them protection and kindness from anyone that comes into their path
28 лет живу а не видел как спят слоны, необычно, интересно
How cute was that watching them all sleep together and baby in the middle ❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘❤️❤️
I am loving this journey, beats news on politics, war and Covid.
Amen!
Exactly!
@@jerrygil1965 thaaaaank you
KM Hemmans The TH-camr
Seriously people in comments are still trying to turn this into an East vs West thing, like just enjoy the wholesomeness of the video.
Chinese MCGA: Build a Wall!
Warms my heart, they felt safe and calm, lovely footage, hope they found a new home soon.
How come I never knew or thought they would nap haha so adorable. Must protect them
They're so cute, thanks to China people & government, for protect their trip ❤️🙏🏻👍
What r u talking about. They're not protecting the elephants, they are protecting themselves from the elephants. If the elephants ty to break into a village then they will take some action against the gentle beasts, thats why they'e tracking them.
@@hungrybearcircus8427 they're protected by law, same as panda. Lol. need to educate your self bruh.
@@hungrybearcircus8427 not only Chinese authority protects theses elephants, they send trucks to provides foods to theses elephants,
if you know nothing, please don't mislead the others,
@@JayJay-xy5ch you are right,
@@hungrybearcircus8427 they have sent 12 tones vegetable to the herd.
Someone should make a 10 hour long video about elephant wandering around, eating and sleeping
Sounds like they might
Well there are documentaries on Elephants, but after a few hours of Elephants showing repetitive behaviour it does get a bit boring.
They are just chilling, props to the team for keeping them safe as well as the villagers.
Cool elephants,give them whatever they need, beer, grass and love
Even when they fell asleep they look so adorable 😍
the leader was the elephant that crossed to Laos 3 years ago for two hours tour then went back to yunnan. it went through the border check point... only guessing
The leader be like "hey guys, let's have another road trip two years later" and it happened this time 😂😂😂
Southwest China and neighboring countries did not set up border checkpoints on the border, but set up traffic bases in border towns leading to the inland.
@@tiger1986 But does this law applies with traveling foreign Fauna? I think not!
@@stevenandersen6989 Applicable, China’s laws on tigers and elephants apply to cross-border animals
@@stevenandersen6989 If poachers hunt elephants in China, will be sentenced to 20 years in prison
They're so cuuuteeee and so kind I hope the authorities continues to protect them and hopin that people provide them so much love.
Elephants are knowing beautiful,intelligent and mostly a familt oriented,keep close to the herd....they have telepathic skills....you can tuned in...enjoy this moment.....its divinely orchestrated ...enjoy the blessings!
It’s so nice to see the elephants so happy and free. No matter what drove them to make such a long trek into human territory at risk of everything, whether it was human interference or climate change, it’s so beautiful to see them free
They are going for vaccination
They deserve their own teritory... Somewhere in the jungle..
Were they not free in the beginning? They are wild elephants, not in captivity.
@@dhl567 elephants in general footage seen is either in captivity, or those rehabilitated, or capture moments from the wild but we never see them napping
I hope they enjoyed their nap!
Not really
Elephants are really amazing and
clever creatures 😍😇
One of the most peaceful sight I've ever seen 😍
These 'big guys' travelling 500km without polluting the air. Fantastico
No, they produce a lot of carbon dioxide
@@asroma5216 we should probably collect fines from them. Call it a pollution tax.
Elephants are so caring and loving to eachother💕💕
I'm going through a tough phase in my life. Somehow this news of the travelling elephants helps to keep me distracted.
I don't usually find elephants cute but the way they made the little one stay in the middle during the rest so they could protect it/her/him was so precious 😭❤🐘
That was really nice that the community did not response violently if that is in Australia that elephant will be considered as pest.
And they would poison it for sure.
As single Elephant requires big amount of food daily, and they are in group, travelling kilometres daily,one can imagine the amount if food n water they would be needing. Chinese govt need to do everything to support them in their journey. 🙏🙏
The will have to construct a river or something.
@@thatsinteresting3415 They would break into the farmer’s yard and turn on the tap to drink water
Wonderful.. Chinese authoritaties took care of these elephants throughout their journey. Elephant protected very well.
മലയാളം ന്യൂസ് ചാനലിൽ വാർത്ത കണ്ടപ്പോൾ ദാ കിടക്കുന്നു ഒറിജിനൽ വീഡിയോ 🤩❤️
😁
I'm so in love with this story. I know the govt is trying to get them to return home but they seem to be on a mission with an itinerary. I've watched a million documentaries on elephants in my lifetime but have never seen footage that made it as clear that these animals are so much more then we understand.
yeah it's a live show.... and truth has its power
The wee baby trapped between his family but wanting to play is unbelievably cute. Even the bigger baby is tucked in so snugly the elephants look like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. Just lovely. I hope they find a wonderful place to be at the end of their journey. It feels like they're following some ancestral path to somewhere, l hope it still exists.
They look adorable when asleep. I hope they'll reach their destination safely.
Hopefully they reached
Their destinations ❤❤❤❤❤
This is my first time in 15 years living in this world seeing them to sleep so yah that's how they sleep
So cute. Well done China!
This is the most adorable thing I've seen my whole life.
This reminds me of when me, my fiance and newborn daughter at the time, all decided to take a nap at the beach. Very peaceful and very grounding.