Newborn elephant

This series of stunning photos shows an adorable elephant calf being given a helping hand from mum after getting stuck in a watering hole. The incident took place on the Chobe River, Botswana.

A visitor to the Addo Elephant National Park recently snapped a precious ellie calf stumbling along with the herd on their way

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Despite how this momma elephant now lives in the wild, she recently visited her human rescuers so she could introduce them to her newborn calf.

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...And he was born on Valentine's Day. According to the San Diego Zoo website, "We are pleased to announce the birth of our newest elephant, a male born at 2 a.m. on Sunday, February 14! His mother is Ndlula, his father is Mabhu, and his big brother is Vus'Musi. Mom and calf are doing well."

Newborn baby elephant, Kruger NP