Four Baby Elephants Play Rough And Get Dirty When Mom Is Away

We all know how much kids like teasing each other, and it appears that the elephant kingdom is no exception. Playful: These amazing photos capture an odd moment when four newborn elephants, each weighing up to 300kg, chose to climb on top of each other.

Messy: The kids' enthusiasm for play eventually devolved into a full-fledged brawl. "I've heard and seen two infants playing briefly, but never four, and never for such a long time." "They push their limits in the same way as children do. Play enables kids to recognize their limits and how to act within their family." "It appeared to us to be just how people play, quite joyful and enjoyable." It's incredible to witness wild creatures having so much fun." "Having been near the bottom of a human pile-on before, you can imagine how relieved I was not to be that baby Ellie at the bottom of this one."