Meet Bani, a baby elephant whose life took a dramatic turn at just 9 months old when she was struck by a train, leaving her injured and paralysed.
Recently, Wildlife SOS shared a heartwarming video capturing Bani’s joyful playfulness, and it quite literally is the cutest sight on the Internet.
The caption states, “This pool provides Bani with a refreshing respite from the heat and doubles as a fun enrichment, allowing her to roll around in the water and use her trunk to squirt water on herself and those nearby.
Additionally, the muddy bath forms a protective layer on her skin, shielding her from the sun’s rays, helping to cool her body temperature, and protecting her from insect bites.”
Bani Enjoys Pool-Time in the Summer!
As summer temperatures soar at the Elephant Hospital Campus in Mathura, Bani’s dedicated caregivers have created a special treat for her—a dug-out mud pool filled daily with fresh, cool water. This pool provides Bani with a refreshing respite… pic.twitter.com/XlMOvnViTo
— Wildlife SOS (@WildlifeSOS) June 11, 2024
According to Wildlife SOS’s blog, Bani was a victim of a train collision in Uttarakhand and was left injured and paralysed.
The Uttarakhand Forest Department provided initial aid before Wildlife SOS intervened, helping Bani on her journey to recovery.
Baby elephant Bani/ Wildlife SOS