The sight of your children following everything you do is an absolute pleasure for any parent. A similar thing happened to a mother elephant and her calf. Whatever Somboon, the mother elephant did, her calf, Haven, would try to copy it.
The look of determination on Haven’s face was fantastic.
Haven was inseparable from Somboon, and he made it a rule to copy everything his mother did. The elephant calf was also heartbreaking. Every time people came to meet him, Haven would steal a part of their hearts with his cuteness and innocence.
Somboon was rescued from a trekking camp where she used to carry tourists for miles every day. During that time, she was in the middle of her pregnancy. Haven’s unique personality was visible from the first day. He would often fall asleep standing and without caring about the world.
Haven would constantly learn new things and discover new places. However, he preferred to make mischief while his mother munched away happily. Because elephants can’t use their trunks until they’re a year old, this is often a source of frustration for Haven.
Soon, Haven was 3 months old and weighed almost 150kgs. Elephant experts decided to introduce him to the herd very slowly. This was important to ensure their safety. Soon Haven bonded with Sudarat, the resident matriarch and nanny of the elephant herd.
The moment he fell in love with Sudarat, he started to leave his mother Sombun. This was the beginning of Haven’s life in the herd. He would have many happy years at the elephant sanctuary.
