This baby elephant was lucky enough to have survived after a crocodile tried to bite off its trunk – only to let its mother come to the rescue.

In the real-life version of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories, this calf splashed at the shallow end of a watering hole in the African bush. The crocodile jumped out of the water and clamped its trunk.

The rest of the herd, in amazement, stood around, blowing their horns and sniffing as they fought to save the helpless baby elephant from the attack.

The little baby elephant defeated the reptile and stumbled back to fight the challenge, leaving the panicked crocodile sinking into the murky water.

Hell Never Forget That Baby Elephant Has A Lucky Escape When A Crocodile Tries To Drag Him Into The Watering Hole... Until Mum Comes To The Rescue 1 — Ready to strike: A baby elephant drinks at a watering hole in the African bush as a crocodile lurks menacingly in the water just feet away.

Hell Never Forget That Baby Elephant Has A Lucky Escape When A Crocodile Tries To Drag Him Into The Watering Hole... Until Mum Comes To The Rescue 2 — Snap! The crocodile lurches out of the water in the blink of an eye and clamps its jaws around the calf’s trunk.

The astounding images have been taken by a Zimbabwean farmer and astute amateur photographer Francois Borman by Mana Pools in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley.

Francois, 48, said: ‘I’ve been out in the dust for a few hours waiting for some action – but this is the last thing I look forward to seeing!

‘I have great expectations when I hold the camera out, and the sight is truly amazing to see.

‘I saw a herd of elephants coming down to drink – a local crocodile spotted them and spent some time sizing them, stalking the little one playing in the countryside.

‘The baby elephant is clearly expecting a drink because it runs straight in and drops itself into the shallow, muddy water, rolling around and splashing.’

Hell Never Forget That Baby Elephant Has A Lucky Escape When A Crocodile Tries To Drag Him Into The Watering Hole... Until Mum Comes To The Rescue 3 — The incredible pictures were caught by Zimbabwean farmer and keen photographer Francois Borman at the Mana Pools in Zambezi Valley.

Hell Never Forget That Baby Elephant Has A Lucky Escape When A Crocodile Tries To Drag Him Into The Watering Hole... Until Mum Comes To The Rescue 4 — The rest of the herd stood around in shock, trumpeting and snorting as they battled to save the helpless baby elephant from the attack.

Hell Never Forget That Baby Elephant Has A Lucky Escape When A Crocodile Tries To Drag Him Into The Watering Hole... Until Mum Comes To The Rescue 5 — Against the odds, the baby elephant manages to shake off the reptile and stumble backwards with a little help from his mum.

He added: ‘It doesn’t have to worry in the world, and it certainly doesn’t think about the dangers that can lurk in the murky waters.

‘The calf was still very young and did not know how to use the trunk for drinking – it knelt and drank water with his mouth until, at one point, he got up and stretched the trunk into the water to drink it.

‘Suddenly, the crocodile launched himself onto the baby elephant’s trunk, gripping – it was a messy situation.

‘The calf gave a bloody scream and started his fight for his life with the crocodile.

‘Time stood still as the calf struggled, and with great determination, almost immediately pulled the crocodile out of the water.

‘The other elephants rushed towards it, and the crocodile finally let the calf go.

‘I was so excited when I saw my pictures – I just knew they were special.

‘Wildlife photographers spend a lot of time waiting around, waiting and hoping for that particular sight – shots like these are the rewards.’

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.