Touching Video Captures Baby Elephant’s Rescue Using Excavator

A touching video has emerged, showing a young elephant calf being saved from a water trench with the help of an excavator.

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In Tamil Nadu, India, a four-year-old male calf was successfully rescued and reunited with its herd on the same day after falling into a water trench last Friday.

The villagers observed the herd of elephants roaming through their agricultural lands, feasting on and damaging crops. One villager explained, “After eating to their heart’s content, the elephants went to the water tank to drink. That is when the incident happened.”

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A heart-warming video clip has been released of an elephant calf being rescued from a watering hole using an excavator. Source: Daily Mail

A forest ranger team, informed about the situation, attempted to guide the elephants back to the reserve forest area using firecrackers. However, during the commotion, the youngest elephant fell into the water tank and was unable to climb out, trumpeting in distress.

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The four-year-old male calf, which fell into a water tank on Friday morning, was rescued and united with its herd the same day in Tamil Nadu, India. Source: Daily Mail

The rescue team, moved by the calf’s predicament, employed an excavator to save it. A forest ranger explained, “The water tank was constructed by a private firm that owned the agricultural land. The tank was built for wild animals as a watering hole, and the private firm had staff in charge of filling it daily.”

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The four-year-old male calf, which fell into a water tank on Friday morning, was rescued and united with its herd the same day in Tamil Nadu, India. Source: Daily Mail

He further stated, “Before initiating the rescue mission, we scared away the older elephants with firecrackers and then used an earthmover to break open the water tank. The four-year-old calf was rescued and reunited with its family.”

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‘After eating to their heart’s content, the elephants went to the water tank to drink. That is when the incident happened,’ said a villager. Source: Daily Mail
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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.
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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:

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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.