BABY ELEPHANT MOCK CHARGES TOURISTS BEFORE MOM STEPS IN<br />WITH VID<br />By Jaiansh Sharma<br />Watch as a young elephant calf in Kruger National Park, South Africa, tries to take on a safari vehicle with a brave mock charge before mom steps in to stop him.<br />Sophie Bland, a zoo biologist and field guide from Hampshire, UK, captured the hilarious moment while parked on the roadside during a safarI.<br />The calf, clearly full of confidence, first faked a charge and then chased the vehicle again, only to be quickly shut down by its mother.<br />The video has charmed wildlife enthusiasts online, One user commented:”Baby said ‘I fear nothing!’ … until mom called.”<br />Another added: "I am the king or queen of the jungle at the moment.”<br />Sophie said: "We were watching this young elephant calf in the Kruger national park. Parked on the side of the road as they pass this young elephant decided he could take us on. After giving us a "mock" charge he then chased us again only for mum to say no and carry on his journey.”<br />ENDS
