4 min read How Much Baby Elephants Love Their Moms, In 3 Tear-Jerking Minutes

Haven't cried yet today? Get ready. This morning, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) released a short, animated film about a baby elephant and her mother ... and if you watch it, it'll be the most heart-wrenching but ultimately beautiful three minutes of your day. For those of you who want the quick version, here's the story below. Wherever a mother elephant goes, her baby is sure to follow. YouTube/dswtkenya

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Here, a mother leads her daughter to the watering hole and teaches her how to use her trunk. YouTube/dswtkenya

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But she wakes up in an unfamiliar place, donning an unusual cape of sorts. YouTube/dswtkenya

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And though she has plenty to drink ... YouTube/dswtkenya

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... and many new friends to make ... YouTube/dswtkenya

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... an elephant never forgets. YouTube/dswtkenya

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