In a heartwarming display of familial bonds, elephant mother and aunties in eastern India’s Odisha encircle a sleeping calf to ensure its safety.

The incident took place at Bonai forest and the video went viral on June 17.

Visuals showed in the jungle, when a baby elephant was asleep, its mother and aunties stood in a protective circle around it, ensuring its safety with a unified front.

The forests of Bonai recently witnessed a touching scene where a herd of elephants demonstrated extraordinary behavior to safeguard one of their own.

As the calf fell asleep, its mother and several aunties instinctively surrounded it, forming a protective barrier against potential threats.