/r/babyelephantgifs
Guaranteed to make you smile.
Steps
Click a gif
DO NOT SMILE
Fail at step 2
Rinse and repeat
Rules
All submissions must feature baby elephants.
Please use a reliable host such as imgur. Gifs hosted on questionable websites may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.
All fundraisers, promotions, news, and other non-gif material must receive moderator approval before being posted. Contact us here.
Posts must not feature elephants in chains, circus performances, elephant rides, tourists playing with elephants, or other similar circumstances that raise questions about animal welfare. Gifs with human interaction are permitted in some circumstances. See details here.
Bots must receive approval prior to posting.
Please try not to repost.
Did you know?
Both major species of elephants—African and Asian—are classified as Endangered (EN) by the IUCN. They face an ever-increasing threat from poaching and loss of habitat, and they need our help.
Learn more about how you can help protect elephants at:
News
Subreddit of the Day - July 14th, 2014
Summer 2014 – /r/babyelephantgifs hosts its inaugural fundraiser for elephant charities, The Elephant in the Room Challenge.
March 2015 — /r/babyelephantgifs launches the "22 Months" fundraising campaign.
August 8, 2016 – /r/babyelephantgifs hits 100,000 subscribers!
December 2016 – /r/babyelephantgifs partners with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for "Project Green Coat."
June 30, 2017 – /r/babyelephantgifs hits 200,000 subscribers!
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Little elephant trips
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Elephant shares sugarcane with baby
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In the wild, baby elephants are never left alone. At the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, keepers stay with the babies at night to make up for this.
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Curious little guy and protective mum.
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Hello baby elephant fam! I wanted to share a few interesting updates from the Sheldrick Wildife Trust.
Hey baby elephant friends! It's been a minute since we last spoke.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which is near and dear to our hearts here at /r/babyelephantgifs, recently published some extraordinary accomplishments from their work over the past over the past 47 years. In the spirit of celebrating SWT and all the fundraising we've done for them in the past, I thought I'd share these tidbits with you:
320 orphans successfully raised
62 wild elephant babies born to ex-orphans, including four (to date) born in 2024 alone
Over 100 elephants and 4 orphaned rhinos currently dependent on the Trust's care
9 fixed-wing aircraft and 3 helicopters in the SWT Aerial Unit patrolling for anti-poaching, veterinary care, and conservation efforts
In 2023 alone, teams patrolled 42,997 miles on foot, confiscated 15,967 snares, and assisted in the arrest of 1,056 perpetrators of wildlife crimes
To date, Mobile Vets have attended to more than 13,310 animals, including 3,628 elephants
Anyway, I thought these stats were inspiring and wanted to share them with you. Should we do another fundraiser for elephant charities this holiday season? It's been a few years since our last one. Let me know, and in the meantime consider adopting a baby elephant anyway! It makes a fun gift for those that are near and dear to you.
Until next time, take care :)
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Baby elephant waves hello and continues on his merry way.
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Ooops. I'm ok mama!
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Sleeping next to mom
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Incredible! Elephant Giving Birth! 🐘 | Serengeti - Rare Sighting
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Dramatic Face to Face with a Mama Elephant Protecting her Babies!
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Close Encounter: Elephant Herd with Cute Babies Inches from Vehicle!
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Close Encounter! Protective Mama Elephant With Cute Babies 🐘
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Slip 'NSlide
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My fav video of all time
Credit: KLR productions
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Play time for twins.
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Play time!
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Baby elephant having a ball.
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