An elephant never forgets playtime! Amazing photos show infants wrestling with each other under the watchful eyes of their mother at the African wildlife reserve

Keeping control of bustling toddlers when they fight in public is a problem for many mothers.

So give this one thought to this struggling female elephant to keep her calves in the wilderness of Kenya.

The animals were seen jumping over each other and raising their legs before they wandered past Entim Camp in Maasai Mara as their mother watched.

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In the end, they were pulled away by the stronger pull of their parent’s trunk.

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May the best trunk win: The adorable baby elephants were captured play-fighting as their mother watched on in the Kenyan wild.

Wildlife photographer Margot Raggett captured their joy from a nearby safari truck, creating a string of stunning images to be used as part of an anti-poaching campaign.

“They run around like toddlers, lose control and have a great time.” Mrs Raggett said.

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‘While they were chasing and jumping on top of each other, the old elephants seemed to be trying in vain to control them. It is so funny.

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Charge: One of the young rams its trunk and nose into the other’s side as they bound around in the wild at the Entim Camp in the Maasai Mara.

‘In the end, an elephant decided to come and check out our car and even taunted us at one point, trying to make it look bigger than it was!

‘The innocence and playfulness of baby elephants can provide hours of entertainment and joy.’

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The elephants bounded around in the wild.
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Letting outcries of excitement, they continued their play.
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Catch me if you can: One of the elephants starts running away from the rest of the animals in the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The collection of photographs will be used as part of an anti-poaching campaign in Kenya.
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Body slam: Despite their mother’s efforts, the young continue their play-time, smashing into one another in the hope of victory.
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‘Settle down: Two adult elephants from the babies’ herd approach them to try to calm the boisterous animals down as they continue to play.
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Enough’s enough: The two young place their heads together to continue the fun before their mother steps in to break up their embrace.
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Not so fast: One of the young tries to make a quick escape from the adults’ rule but is swiftly picked up by its tail.
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Fun’s over: After settling down, the herd continues on its jaunt through the wild. Photographer Margot Ragett said watching the animals play could bring hours of entertainment.

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Canidae Pet Food Reviews: An In-Depth Look

Choosing the right pet food is crucial for the health and well-being of our furry friends. In this blog post, we'll delve deep into Canidae pet food, a popular choice among pet owners, and provide an in-depth review based on various sources.

Canidae is a well-known brand in the pet food industry, offering a range of products designed to cater to pets of all ages, breeds, and sizes.

Product Range:

  • Canidae All-Life Stages (Dry): This vet-formulated product suits dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. It's available in both dry and wet formulas.
  •  Canidae Pure: A limited-ingredient diet crafted for dogs with food sensitivities. Each recipe typically includes 7 to 10 ingredients.

Key Ingredients

The Canidae All Life Stages Multi Protein Formula, which represents the brand's product line, contains ingredients like chicken meal, turkey meal, brown rice, peas, oatmeal, and barley. Chicken meal, the primary ingredient, is a meat concentrate with nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.

Recalls and Safety

Canidae has had recalls in the past. It's essential to stay updated with the brand's recall history to ensure your pet's safety.

Customer Reviews

The Canidae Dog Food product line has earned an overall rating of 4.5 stars from The Dog Food Advisor. The Canidae All Life Stages Dog Food has received the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: High protein content, suitable for all life stages, contains beneficial ingredients like flaxseed and taurine.
  •  Cons: It contains some controversial ingredients, and not all minerals are chelated, which might affect absorption.

Conclusion

Canidae All Life Stages is a grain-inclusive dry dog food that uses a notable amount of named meat meals as its primary source of animal protein. With an above-average protein content and a profile suggesting a significant amount of meat, it comes highly recommended for pet owners.