Mother Elephant Helps Baby Elephant Chase Away Bees
In the heart of the African savanna, a young baby elephant named Kito was exploring near a grove of acacia trees. Curiosity sparkled in his wide eyes as he wandered a little too close to a buzzing hive. Suddenly, a cloud of bees swarmed around him, and Kito trumpeted in alarm. His tiny trunk flailed, but he was no match for the determined insects.
From a short distance, Kito’s mother, Mala, noticed the commotion. Without hesitation, she hurried to his side, her massive frame moving with surprising grace. She lifted her trunk high and blew a powerful gust of air toward the bees, scattering them. The baby elephant stumbled backward, relieved but still shaken.
Mala gently nudged Kito with her trunk, guiding him away from the dangerous hive. She demonstrated how to flap his ears and stomp his feet to ward off any remaining bees. Kito watched intently, imitating her movements with careful precision. Slowly, he regained confidence and even trumpeted proudly, chasing a few straggler bees away.
Mala stayed close, her protective presence reassuring him. By the time the sun dipped below the horizon, Kito had learned an important lesson about curiosity and caution. More importantly, he had discovered the power of having a mother who not only loved him fiercely but also taught him how to face little challenges with courage.
