She came to the sanctuary an orphan, just 3 years old and in no shape to be in the wilds of southern Kenya on her own.

Years after Emily the elephant first ventured out into the world, she returned to the famed David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphans' Project.

And she was pregnant.

Then, at the very doorstep of her former orphanage, a rare and remarkable scene unfolded.

Rare, because the overwhelming majority of elephant births take place at night and this was broad daylight. And, remarkable, because this stirring scene speaks the universal language of joy.

Emily gave birth in spectacular fashion.