A delightful video of a baby elephant demonstrating civic sense by using a dustbin to dispose of trash while walking alongside its mother is melting hearts across the internet.
Though the location of the video remains unconfirmed, it has taken social media by storm, drawing applause and admiration from political leaders and netizens alike.
In the viral clip, the elephant calf is seen lifting a piece of garbage from the roadside and carefully placing it into a dustbin, all while keeping pace with its mother. The simple yet striking act of responsibility has sparked widespread appreciation and a moment of introspection across platforms.
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BJP leader and former Karnataka minister C.T. Ravi shared the video on X, formerly Twitter, writing, ‘If a baby elephant can use a dustbin, why can’t we?’
Responses flooded social media soon after. One user remarked, “Even elephants are not immune to the effects of our waste. A lovely indication by this baby elephant to human beings.” Another wrote, “A baby elephant just threw a can in the dustbin. Humans are busy throwing chips packets out of car windows. Who’s the real animal?”
Several viewers described the gesture as “grace meeting purpose,” noting how the young elephant appeared to have more civic sense than many adults.
As the clip continued to circulate, however, some users raised doubts about its authenticity, suggesting it could be AI-generated. Yet, despite the skepticism, the message resonated widely: If animals can act responsibly toward the environment, what’s stopping humans?
