A heartwarming moment was captured in Sri Lanka as a young elephant climbed on top of its larger friend for a playful piggyback ride.
The adorable pictures were taken at Kalawewa National Park, located in the central region of the country.
The playful calf was spotted climbing onto the back of its larger friend while flashing what appeared to be a cheeky smile.
The scene was captured by photographer Pathum Bandara, who was observing a herd of over 200 elephants at the time.
According to Mr. Bandara, baby elephants are known to be very playful, and it was a joy to witness these two messing around.
The little elephant appeared to be trying to steal a free ride as he rested on his friend’s back. The mischievous look in the calf’s eye was not lost on the photographer, who captured the scene as the young elephant looked in his direction.
The images show the young elephant perched on the back of the larger elephant with ease, and the pair seemed to be enjoying their playful moment.
Mr. Bandara, who was delighted to capture the moment, expressed his gratitude, stating that getting a shot as clean as this, looking straight at the two elephants, was an honor for him.
This heartwarming moment is a reminder of the playful nature of elephants and their strong bonds with each other, making it an adorable sight to behold for animal lovers worldwide.
