At the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, in Northern Thailand, baby elephant rescues are cared for, nursed, fed and loved by workers like Darrick, as well as volunteers from around the world. There's a special bond between the elephants and their keepers, as elephants are social creatures that have shown to exhibit empathy and grief, reported the Dodo.
What's amazing to behold is how this love is shown every single day. Every morning, several baby elephants, led by a 6-month-old named Kham La, stop whatever they're doing and come charging over to the tractor that Darrick rides in on, reported Hello Giggles. He reaches out and pets her to say hello, and the elephants start vocalizing their joy.
The video of their encounter, uploaded by ElephantNews, is adorable and heartwarming. Most humans would feel a little bit of fear when seeing a small herd of elephants charging at them, but Darrick knows that these guys are running with love.
The elephants play together throughout the day, and Darrick takes care of their needs. At the end of the day, this human and his elephant buddies say goodbye. It's clear that these elephants have a joyful life and a fantastic friend!
