My Best Friend Is An Elephant | BEAST BUDDIES

2019 ж. 13 Ақп.
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WHAT if your best friend weighed 10,000lbs and was able to crush a watermelon under her foot? Acrobat and animal handler Lauryn Murray, 33, from Florida, grew up in a circus and spends almost every day caring for Lady Essex, a huge Asian elephant. Lauryn says the two are 'as close as a human and an elephant can be’. Amazingly, Lady Essex plays fetch with Lauryn’s dogs and even likes to play with her three-year-old son, who helps give her a bath.
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  • i wonder if the elephant ever thinks "i have such a cute pet human"

    @Neovixen@Neovixen3 жыл бұрын
    • Elephants have been known to see humans as we see dogs. Of course there are exceptions to this analogy.

      @vienie1245@vienie12453 жыл бұрын
    • @Wolf4077 actually elephants have been proven to see humans as pets, just as humans do to their animals. They have also been proven to see humans as toys too, but like delicate ones

      @zedkast9571@zedkast95713 жыл бұрын
    • Zed Kast both of those things are myths

      @IsabelleAmelia@IsabelleAmelia3 жыл бұрын
    • Fun fact elephants think humans are cute

      @tyral3123@tyral31233 жыл бұрын
    • Though they have one of the highest level of intelligence they still have less intelligence then homo sapiens so I doubt that.

      @Abhishek-sr2pu@Abhishek-sr2pu3 жыл бұрын
  • An elephant playing fetch with a dog. That's the internet I signed up for

    @chumpalounka@chumpalounka4 жыл бұрын
    • You should ser "Bella the elephant and dog Bubbles"👌😍

      @eternity68@eternity683 жыл бұрын
    • Next thing you know the dog is seeing clouds

      @juegosofgaming1215@juegosofgaming12153 жыл бұрын
    • @Not Smurf nice thought brother ❣❣❣

      @taranjitmaan8450@taranjitmaan84503 жыл бұрын
    • Juwz china I really hope it goes well 🥰😊

      @Blatgotyahatty@Blatgotyahatty3 жыл бұрын
    • @Juwz china i will watch u make a youtube channel

      @akoncontrola7517@akoncontrola75173 жыл бұрын
  • fun fact: elephants look at us the same way we look at puppies, they think were cute 😄

    @fatimaaitalhadj7499@fatimaaitalhadj74993 жыл бұрын
    • ONLY tame ones, in the wild they may see you as a threat

      @OhLatte@OhLatte3 жыл бұрын
    • @@OhLatte In fairness imagine you were a wild uneducated human and saw a wolf like creature walking to you Idk about you but id be pretty scared, So IMO it makes sense

      @drybonesmunchakoopas5143@drybonesmunchakoopas51433 жыл бұрын
    • @@drybonesmunchakoopas5143 you'd be pretty sacred?

      @ok-jl7qo@ok-jl7qo3 жыл бұрын
    • @@ok-jl7qo If i was a "wild" human who has no idea what a dog is yes

      @drybonesmunchakoopas5143@drybonesmunchakoopas51433 жыл бұрын
    • @@drybonesmunchakoopas5143 did you mean "scared"? Lol.

      @ok-jl7qo@ok-jl7qo3 жыл бұрын
  • The way she holds her hand with her trunk like a hand is pretty cute

    @Elite02k@Elite02k2 жыл бұрын
    • She's adorable 🐘💗

      @mikotaka904@mikotaka904 Жыл бұрын
  • *Imagine that kid trying to tell his whole class that he has a pet elephant*

    @gibledip9596@gibledip95964 жыл бұрын
    • Jesus... oh, sorry. I forgot you were there....

      @JetInAJar@JetInAJar4 жыл бұрын
    • It's her elephant not his

      @X320riginal@X320riginal4 жыл бұрын
    • EVERY BOY HAS A PET ELEPHANT...AND WOMAN NEEDS A PET ELEPHANT TOO....IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN...LOLOL

      @soothingmoments2139@soothingmoments21394 жыл бұрын
    • @@X320riginal are you dumb He's her son dummy So because ur mother bought a huskey it's not yours

      @xgiyu_9742@xgiyu_97424 жыл бұрын
    • JetInAJar shut up. Jesus is there and he loves you. I’m sorry your to stubborn to see that.

      @sarahnystrom8517@sarahnystrom85174 жыл бұрын
  • I wish they filmed more of the elephant playing Fetch with the dog LOL🤣🤣

    @gabbygonzales7519@gabbygonzales75195 жыл бұрын
    • If I have decades with a smart elephant, I would try and teach it tic-tac-toe.

      @AndyFromBeaverton@AndyFromBeaverton5 жыл бұрын
    • Ur channel only has one sub 😂😂😂😂

      @tyranstephenson5743@tyranstephenson57435 жыл бұрын
    • Gabby Gonzales yes I wish

      @dugesweet1188@dugesweet11885 жыл бұрын
    • 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😎

      @darahavalos8606@darahavalos86065 жыл бұрын
    • Same

      @everydaylife1085@everydaylife10855 жыл бұрын
  • Animal activists should let this one go: the elephant looks happy and the lady seems caring

    @sciencejoker6694@sciencejoker66944 жыл бұрын
    • You know nothing about animals!

      @gurjotsingh8934@gurjotsingh89343 жыл бұрын
    • Gurjot you know nothing about animals, ur just tryin to justify something that doesn’t need to be without proof.

      @pr0jekt_0n3_5@pr0jekt_0n3_53 жыл бұрын
    • Gurjot ok Karen

      @Lunkzonyt@Lunkzonyt3 жыл бұрын
    • @gingersleep Wow, I have no jokes or witty barb's, this is just the most authentically bitter comment I've ever seen. I'm shocked really

      @pinchman2946@pinchman29463 жыл бұрын
    • A possible problem here is that elephants are happiest as part of a group, especially considering this elephant is female. What we really have to consider is that would this animal be happier in the wild with a herd or in captivity with or without other elephants. In my estimation, the least amount of suffering and the most amount of happiness can be achieved with a herd in good captive conditions. As for the other options, its up for debate. I can only say that some folks don’t consider the amount of suffering experienced by animals in the wild and make appeals to nature that are at the very least questionable

      @Jokkkkke@Jokkkkke3 жыл бұрын
  • These animals are incredibly intelligent, as well as spiritual. Elephants mourn their deceased relatives, decades after the loss. They're so wise and affectionate.

    @JasonGafar@JasonGafar4 жыл бұрын
  • A elephant playing fetch with a dog is the kind of content we need on KZhead 😎

    @tashifsyed8574@tashifsyed85745 жыл бұрын
    • yessss

      @rizacanlasph7368@rizacanlasph73684 жыл бұрын
    • Mindblowing

      @matrixarsmusicworkshop561@matrixarsmusicworkshop5614 жыл бұрын
    • Especially now

      @racheledwards5926@racheledwards59264 жыл бұрын
    • Loved it and the elephant is obviously happy 😊

      @davem9297@davem92974 жыл бұрын
    • Yea

      @comicalvariety7315@comicalvariety73154 жыл бұрын
  • I had a elephant in Asia, when we moved, 12 years later I went back and saw her, she didn’t forget me and ran to me

    @brocklanders6011@brocklanders60114 жыл бұрын
    • Patrick Turlan Elephants don't forget! Especially people they care about 😁😁👍.

      @cocotaveras8975@cocotaveras89754 жыл бұрын
    • I've always heard the phrase:. He/she has armory like an elephant - they never forget. 🐘🐘🐘

      @waltersalley7781@waltersalley77814 жыл бұрын
    • Correction Requested: ... *memory like an elepha...

      @waltersalley7781@waltersalley77814 жыл бұрын
    • Patrick Turlan awe

      @adonnarowe1811@adonnarowe18114 жыл бұрын
    • Hookers n' Cocaine omg lol

      @adonnarowe1811@adonnarowe18114 жыл бұрын
  • I love how they “hold hands” when they go on a walk 😅😍🐘

    @amberhageman8468@amberhageman84684 жыл бұрын
    • Hand or noise

      @anonanon2925@anonanon29252 жыл бұрын
    • More like nose lol

      @bep8029@bep8029 Жыл бұрын
  • At this point it’s barely even captivity, that elephant has such a good life

    @15alsatians52@15alsatians523 жыл бұрын
    • There is probably a really high fence somewhere but other then that this elephant does what it wants

      @dom.rockchalkjayhawk.8990@dom.rockchalkjayhawk.89903 жыл бұрын
    • Yep agreed. The elephant looks very happy, unlike seaworld where the animals look desperately bored & frustrated.

      @Bennyboy138@Bennyboy1383 жыл бұрын
    • He has better life than mine soo 😂😂

      @gucxigaming7019@gucxigaming70193 жыл бұрын
    • They grew up together. I'm sure the elephant feels them more a family than she would feel with any other elephants. Yet I think the starting point of the relationship was... bad. Elephants shouldn't be circus animals to start with. Nor zoo animals.

      @Aurinkohirvi@Aurinkohirvi3 жыл бұрын
    • An elephant that has a owner wave a bull hook around probably not living that hood of a life.

      @julianoperalta3767@julianoperalta37672 жыл бұрын
  • 40,000 muscles in there trunk alone!! That's mind blowing

    @dougwhi3533@dougwhi35335 жыл бұрын
    • And they don't even eat meat.

      @tangiblemammal5273@tangiblemammal52735 жыл бұрын
    • Tangible Mammal that should tell y’all something

      @SoFlyCy@SoFlyCy5 жыл бұрын
    • Curious how they were able to figure that out. Just think of the area and think if you figure out 1000 let alone 40,000.

      @jaytrock3217@jaytrock32174 жыл бұрын
    • Doug Whi they’re also highly intelligent, one thing we have in common with them is we both mourn for our dead

      @darthveatay@darthveatay4 жыл бұрын
    • Did you know: there is 1.2 million muscles in the human eye?

      @justaguy7020@justaguy70204 жыл бұрын
  • Elephants are extremely intelligent and emotional creatures. They especially love their babies, and look after little ones. They're very sure footed, too! That child is probably safer with that ellie than with many dogs!💖🐘💖

    @katherineuribe2952@katherineuribe29525 жыл бұрын
    • They mourn their dear ones too.and just like human beings,the babies are brought up by their maternal grandma and a group of loving aunts.

      @thetycoon1947@thetycoon19475 жыл бұрын
    • You are weird

      @jensenwinston6877@jensenwinston68775 жыл бұрын
    • @@jensenwinston6877 she's correct.

      @TengkuAmier@TengkuAmier5 жыл бұрын
    • @@jensenwinston6877 how is that weird?

      @Vertex-nm3ug@Vertex-nm3ug5 жыл бұрын
    • AJ Mesama AJ says the guy who doesn’t know the difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re’

      @lovelydovley1704@lovelydovley17044 жыл бұрын
  • "Imagine" You ask her out, & this guy shows up.

    @DESIBOY-fe7nm@DESIBOY-fe7nm4 жыл бұрын
    • Quite the chaperone indeed.

      @babblingalong7689@babblingalong76893 жыл бұрын
    • If I met a beautiful woman that turns out to be an expert Elephant care taker/trainer... I think I would fall in love with her

      @Stofferex@Stofferex3 жыл бұрын
    • Stofferex simp

      @famusic3997@famusic39973 жыл бұрын
    • @@famusic3997 simp

      @user-lr6eq5fj8v@user-lr6eq5fj8v3 жыл бұрын
    • @@user-lr6eq5fj8v simp

      @kilaz1789@kilaz17893 жыл бұрын
  • At 2:14 when she went up and dropped her baton the elephant picked it up for her you can tell they have a bond.

    @jakenicks7109@jakenicks71093 жыл бұрын
  • No ropes, no chains, nothing harmful. Everything’s just genuin.

    @eemmaa@eemmaa4 жыл бұрын
    • Mallory okay

      @eemmaa@eemmaa4 жыл бұрын
    • 3:50 Bullhook, a sharp tool used to punish and control elephants.

      @eklopkla8742@eklopkla87424 жыл бұрын
    • @Mallory Its called an ankus. Its a USDA approved tool and they HAVE to use it because of federal law, or else they will get fined. Its the same as using a leash om a dog or reins on a horse. It's to control the animal, its an extension of the hand. It's not used for abuse.

      @christiandelahoz2326@christiandelahoz23264 жыл бұрын
    • Stick or no stick, elephants are not meant to live with human families, they're meant to live with other elephants on a LOT of land. Even if they're orphans, they should be put into wild life nursery refugees for baby elephants. I can't believe this woman is fighting for families to be able to own elephants. She may be very kind to her elephant, but many others won't be. Not to mention, how many would buy a baby elephant, then get rid of it later because they're a lot of work, this is something you can't do. You need to be there 24/7 when you have an elephant. The babies can die of heartbreak if you leave them for just a couple days, even if there are other people there caring for them when you're gone. Fighting for humans to own elephants like dogs... what a ridiculous thing to fight for.

      @Lucretciela@Lucretciela4 жыл бұрын
    • Just for the cameras

      @PankajKumar-hy7ip@PankajKumar-hy7ip4 жыл бұрын
  • This was very special. And to be honest, the elephant is NOT a pet, but a family member. I'm happy for the lady, I hope the elephant is happy as well.

    @HeraAndHyde@HeraAndHyde4 жыл бұрын
    • Do you make your family members follow commands?

      @laurawilloughby4000@laurawilloughby40004 жыл бұрын
    • @@laurawilloughby4000 Late reply but if it’s good for them yes

      @delubayca1290@delubayca12903 жыл бұрын
    • She's commanding her? They're playing games like playing catch with your kid or Simon says. Stop being so miserable

      @mrbranson73@mrbranson732 жыл бұрын
    • @@mrbranson73 While holding a cane that the resembles the one she was beaten with to learn how to do it.

      @moose656@moose6562 жыл бұрын
    • @@laurawilloughby4000 well parents command their kids to follow thier sh itty religion and political views so this is no different.

      @gecko2738@gecko2738 Жыл бұрын
  • " Hey wanna go see a movie?" " I can't I gotta go walk the elephant."

    @crusaderwithanak7208@crusaderwithanak72083 жыл бұрын
  • Ellie: Any questions? A little Bird in the crowd: Wo Wo. Ellie: Yes? Birdy: When you drink from your trunk does it taste like buggers?

    @Roy-ou7hp@Roy-ou7hp3 жыл бұрын
  • I'm so amazed by how many elephant experts are in this comment section. 😃

    @FatherSquirn@FatherSquirn5 жыл бұрын
    • I see one of these under every nature/animal related videos :D I'm not complaining though!

      @Nobody-hc1rw@Nobody-hc1rw5 жыл бұрын
    • @Eddie Black, That's pretty amazing, Eddie.

      @Nobody-hc1rw@Nobody-hc1rw4 жыл бұрын
    • Fo real

      @MegaJazz4@MegaJazz44 жыл бұрын
    • Discovery channel experts be like " Elephants are smart "..... ummm okay what else ? ………." I like turtles"

      @jamesavery6671@jamesavery66714 жыл бұрын
    • Not everyone who acts like one is one

      @josephhilbert269@josephhilbert2694 жыл бұрын
  • Jesus Christ I have a harder time bathing my husky than she does her elephant 😂

    @bellamina2877@bellamina28775 жыл бұрын
    • My bobcat bites my so hard when I take him to the bath tub lol

      @ahmedalmuttairi4454@ahmedalmuttairi44544 жыл бұрын
    • Elephants like water, huskies don't

      @ayushbh6839@ayushbh68394 жыл бұрын
    • I have a husky i can attest to this

      @karlaacosta8283@karlaacosta82834 жыл бұрын
    • Try bathing a pug... They'll flat out refuse.

      @Whosaskin@Whosaskin4 жыл бұрын
    • @@ahmedalmuttairi4454 my lion does the same!

      @suckmyspaghettimonster4603@suckmyspaghettimonster46034 жыл бұрын
  • "WHAT if your best friend weighed 10,000lbs and was able to crush a watermelon under her foot? " ex wife is a better word

    @shady8045@shady80453 жыл бұрын
    • HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

      @blakevargas1637@blakevargas16372 жыл бұрын
  • Imagine showing up to school on bring your pet to school day and she rides in on her elephant. Ultimate legend status

    @charleskavoukjian3441@charleskavoukjian34412 жыл бұрын
  • Elephants are my favorite animal, they're so beautiful. They are some of the most social of animals. I saw a video of a mother carrying her dead baby, and the rest of the tribe was walking behind funeral procession style, made me cry.

    @jameswest8280@jameswest82804 жыл бұрын
    • I agree James West. People always are more fascinated with the predator animals like lions and tigers and wolves but I think the elephant is an extremely noble animal

      @anantsharma7955@anantsharma79553 жыл бұрын
    • Even for me elephants are my favorite

      @manoj.s.chandra5643@manoj.s.chandra56432 жыл бұрын
    • Did you really cry for an elephant youtube video?

      @arnaubasulto4448@arnaubasulto4448 Жыл бұрын
  • She looks very well cared for but she could definitely benefit from other elephant companions

    @rebeccajames7487@rebeccajames74874 жыл бұрын
    • any provisions made for her future.. elephants can live to be 70 years old

      @donnacacciatore9737@donnacacciatore97374 жыл бұрын
    • Mark Lanton you better be

      @shotgun6125@shotgun61254 жыл бұрын
    • @Mark Lanton it is, it's delicious.

      @jaegerwolftango186@jaegerwolftango1864 жыл бұрын
    • Jaeger & mark salad with ranch dressing. J&M crunch them up like bacon bits. Just joking I don't like meat. I was wondering tho think there could be a baby elephant if you have room and money. Sure she's happy but?

      @marythomson7931@marythomson79314 жыл бұрын
    • @Mark Lanton I've heard human flesh is alittle bit like pork.

      @PennyDreadful1@PennyDreadful14 жыл бұрын
  • It's a beautiful thing you do by taking of the elephant the bond she has with you and your family is priceless. Thank you for posting the video.

    @Liveharley1@Liveharley12 жыл бұрын
  • 2:17 I disagree with her. The real question is " is it ethical for people to own such animals". I'm sure there are people that would be great at taking care of elephants, but I also believe nature belongs in nature.

    @zacharyburdette4261@zacharyburdette42613 жыл бұрын
    • Nature is disappearing, and their tusks are too. This elephant found a better than nature home.

      @interstategar@interstategar3 жыл бұрын
    • @@interstategar Oh for sure. I'm not saying it has a horrible life. I'm just saying, at it's core, I believe elephants shouldn't be kept as "pets".

      @zacharyburdette4261@zacharyburdette42613 жыл бұрын
    • Then many animals can go extinct forever. Without Russian breeding programs, the Siberian Tigers would be extinct forever.

      @DC-zi6se@DC-zi6se3 жыл бұрын
    • Humans are a part of nature. How do you think we were created.

      @fatdoraemon2069@fatdoraemon20693 жыл бұрын
    • If they can take care of them then I don't see the problem especially since there ate animals who like humans more.

      @bruhhhman5834@bruhhhman58343 жыл бұрын
  • The PETA commenters here want to literally love that elephant to death. That elephant has more loving care and attention than billions of people. If that elephant is being "abused", then please abuse me like that.

    @gybx4094@gybx40945 жыл бұрын
    • PETA thinks that the elephant might’ve been unhappy in the circus environment... like isn’t it suspicious how did it learn all those tricks...?🤨 hopefully though I hope they never harmed her in any way... this was a cute video and I’m happy that the elephant looks like it being loved and taken care of in what looks like a vast woodland area

      @biberflub@biberflub4 жыл бұрын
    • Imagine if fire rescuers acted like PETA. First they pull you out of a burning building, then execute you within 48 hours.

      @pauldenino2560@pauldenino25604 жыл бұрын
    • p 3vedi why is it suspicious? How how do you train a dog or a cat?? Same way as you would with an elephant. Elephants are smarter then dogs and cats...

      @lovelydovley1704@lovelydovley17044 жыл бұрын
    • AJ Mesama AJ clearly you’ve never worked with a circus...

      @lovelydovley1704@lovelydovley17044 жыл бұрын
    • When I realized she was a circus elephant I was like “oh” but clearly they don’t abuse her like most circus’ do to their animals which makes me happy because shes a circus elephant but she’s getting good treatment and she has an amazing life

      @piamishelle@piamishelle4 жыл бұрын
  • This elephant is so pure❤️

    @raynayeye7851@raynayeye78515 жыл бұрын
    • @movingonandup773 No

      @yyuuhhhhhhn@yyuuhhhhhhn4 жыл бұрын
    • @movingonandup773 wow

      @yyuuhhhhhhn@yyuuhhhhhhn4 жыл бұрын
    • @movingonandup773 I don't know.

      @yyuuhhhhhhn@yyuuhhhhhhn4 жыл бұрын
    • @movingonandup773 what the Meaning Of life Is?

      @yyuuhhhhhhn@yyuuhhhhhhn4 жыл бұрын
    • @movingonandup773 wait Ur saying The meaning Of live Is Elephants BRO THANKS.

      @yyuuhhhhhhn@yyuuhhhhhhn4 жыл бұрын
  • This is why Elephants are my #1 favorite animal. Loved them since I was a kid and not much has changed now. Such amazing creatures!

    @DredgenFenrir@DredgenFenrir3 жыл бұрын
  • This is what the world needs. Positivity, true passion for the betterment of animals. Love this💕

    @tiaking8482@tiaking84823 жыл бұрын
  • I like how you go to the “animal” section of KZhead and everyone happens to be an expert who knows the emotions of all living creatures

    @reido_dorito@reido_dorito4 жыл бұрын
    • Armchair Activists, man. Such Big brained individuals, am I right?

      @pimppastry7700@pimppastry77003 жыл бұрын
    • gingersleep I don’t have an opinion on this one, necessarily. I’m saying that it’s funny how, on any given video about and animal in captivity, there’s practically a war zone in the comment section with people on both sides making claims about the animal’s wellbeing with no acknowledgement of the fact that they could be wrong. Some animals are better off in captivity. But many more are better off in their natural environments. It goes both ways. But honestly, I was just a joke. Not really meant to be taken seriously.

      @reido_dorito@reido_dorito3 жыл бұрын
    • @Reid Holdman - the truth is that no one really knows if this particular elephant is actually loving or at least liking being where she’s at, part of a circus and receiving commands she has to perform to entertain a bunch of over simplistic humans, instead of being back where she was born enjoying freedom and other elephants and animals’ company for that matter...

      @therofthew@therofthew3 жыл бұрын
    • therofthew tbf I doubt the elephant sees it that way, she’s getting exercise and play time out of it, and is also rewarded for her actions through love and treats. I highly doubt the elephant cares about the rest.

      @antoniorodriguez162@antoniorodriguez1623 жыл бұрын
    • @Antonio Rodriguez - well just ask this question to yourself, would you like to be or would you enjoy being in a similar situation as this elephant?!?!...you know away from your homeland and your family, but exercising and receiving treats as compensation...

      @therofthew@therofthew3 жыл бұрын
  • "Florida, USA" I'm shocked

    @sloth_6333@sloth_63334 жыл бұрын
    • Honestly they will never surprise me I've heard way too much from Florida

      @AnAceBrit@AnAceBrit3 жыл бұрын
    • Ben Does Things from racing in a chair, to wrestling an alligator, to having a pet elephant

      @leftanutstainonyourcouch.5196@leftanutstainonyourcouch.51963 жыл бұрын
    • Florida ... Is something else u shouldn't be shock about.

      @kittydollsxo189@kittydollsxo1893 жыл бұрын
    • type "Florida Man" and see xd

      @user-rq6vo3cd4v@user-rq6vo3cd4v3 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, we Floridians are quite the intriguing bunch

      @train4292@train42923 жыл бұрын
  • An elephant playing fetch with a dog is probably the most cutest thing i have seen all year.

    @hiannyssmatanda4559@hiannyssmatanda45593 жыл бұрын
  • Very good to see you explaining this relationship between yourself and Lady (the elephant). I have been working in South East Asia (as a photographer) for around 40 years, so I have had a few interaction with elephants over the years. In the jungles, rivers, working in logging camps, market places (were people donate food to walk under the elephant) and sometimes at wildlife areas and conservation camps. I personally think that elephants like having a job, and really don't mind some hard work every once in a while. As long as they are treated with respect, by the humans they work with.

    @GeorgeLienemann@GeorgeLienemann2 жыл бұрын
  • I agree with most of what she said, but a circuse isnt really one of them.

    @jeremiasgnash6217@jeremiasgnash62175 жыл бұрын
    • Fr

      @two7ihands85@two7ihands854 жыл бұрын
    • What do you mean?

      @triplems8976@triplems89764 жыл бұрын
    • She's living such a lax lifestyle compared to her sisters.

      @DH702..@DH702..4 жыл бұрын
    • joeseph goebells thanks...

      @triplems8976@triplems89764 жыл бұрын
    • At least she’s not an elephant in India tied to a chain for there god

      @alien_invation371@alien_invation3714 жыл бұрын
  • Elephant:Drinks 60 gallons in a sitting Florida man:Are you challenging me

    @thatonefpsgamer1339@thatonefpsgamer13394 жыл бұрын
    • You made my day thank you

      @pamtheman5748@pamtheman57483 жыл бұрын
    • and the Florida man dies from consumption of too much water

      @yimmy7160@yimmy71603 жыл бұрын
    • @@yimmy7160 florida man is built different

      @radioactivecat1345@radioactivecat13453 жыл бұрын
    • Just image a Florida Elephant...

      @filipnassen9076@filipnassen90763 жыл бұрын
  • That's the best-trained human I've ever seen that belonged to an elephant.

    @righttorecord3538@righttorecord35382 жыл бұрын
  • I know I'm late to the comments but this was awesome to see the interaction with such a gentle giant. Very entertaining from beginning to end unlike many videos on KZhead that constantly ask people to subscribe to their channel. Thank you for the great footage.

    @mikebas7325@mikebas73252 жыл бұрын
  • You have the greatest pet companion in the entire world. GOD bless you both.

    4 жыл бұрын
  • this elephant has a more extravagant skincare routine than me

    @maybellemasone8018@maybellemasone80184 жыл бұрын
  • That elephant looks very content and well taken cared for. She know what she is doing with her. Respect.

    @tmwk__@tmwk__3 жыл бұрын
  • Elephants are freaking amazing. Love them to bits.

    @TJSaw@TJSaw Жыл бұрын
  • There is something about an elephant that is different than other animals. Both elephants and whales have the same quality. When you meet them you can feel you are dealing with something very old. I was a kid in petting zoo when I met my first adult elephant. It's hair is like wire and it has the toughest skin I have ever felt. That elephant and I shared a moment I will never forget and I've never had since.

    @jcoghill2@jcoghill24 жыл бұрын
  • The elefant throws sticks for the dog, now i've seen everything

    @renatestefan4243@renatestefan42434 жыл бұрын
  • Rest in animal heaven lady Essex the elephant 🐘 we all love you and had a fun time learning about you during this video you are the smartest one in animal haven if people like me believe 😇❤️

    @theonlyoneranney1742@theonlyoneranney17423 жыл бұрын
    • Did she pass away?

      @aayushs.taehyung4631@aayushs.taehyung46313 жыл бұрын
  • I love how she says " She plays fetch with our dog"

    @gdgalixipe539@gdgalixipe5393 жыл бұрын
  • It is so very clear how well you care for this animal. You would be heartbroken without her. Glad we have people like you who will care so well for them.

    @lakeseminole@lakeseminole4 жыл бұрын
  • imagine if a dog could live that long, the bond u could have...

    @osho5996@osho59964 жыл бұрын
    • That would be heaven on earth

      @mountainrock1760@mountainrock17603 жыл бұрын
    • there would be too much stray dogs living a lonely life or owner might die way before him

      @unixguyy@unixguyy3 жыл бұрын
    • @@mountainrock1760 but then when the dog dies it will be so much worse somehow

      @linclokatz@linclokatz2 жыл бұрын
  • Playing fetch with your dog and your elephant has got to be as close to bliss you can possibly get.

    @cgoodwin256@cgoodwin2563 жыл бұрын
  • What an amazing bond they have

    @stephaniemcguire3879@stephaniemcguire38793 жыл бұрын
  • They are such intelligent and beautiful creatures. You can tell she’s really happy to be with this lady and her family.

    @Rache28@Rache284 жыл бұрын
  • ... And my bestfriend is a rock. 🙂

    @erenyeager6407@erenyeager64075 жыл бұрын
    • 🤣🤣🤣🤣

      @BerylWalubengoAnyitiNanyama@BerylWalubengoAnyitiNanyama5 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah because that rock is in your head you fuckwit.

      @thegrimreaper1991@thegrimreaper19915 жыл бұрын
    • I understand.

      @janet5610@janet56104 жыл бұрын
    • Dwayne Johnson?

      @jakobpatch2641@jakobpatch26414 жыл бұрын
    • Brock

      @seanzulueta4122@seanzulueta41224 жыл бұрын
  • What this lady says about the elephant's general health, especially mental of being in a situation like this is so true - and it shows! Animals in proper cared-for situations are generally better in both physical and mental health that their counterparts in the wild. I'm afraid the 'bad' keepers are the ones most remembered and cited by critical folks.

    @gunlokman@gunlokman3 жыл бұрын
  • What a magnificent creature, so beautiful and flexible... the elephant is beautiful as well!

    @ynacyr4@ynacyr43 жыл бұрын
  • beautiful girl :) what a special family member :) All the best.

    @sgtmajvimy@sgtmajvimy5 жыл бұрын
  • Elephants need companionship with other elephants. It's sad to see her without a herd

    @katelinishere1484@katelinishere14845 жыл бұрын
    • I know. Liberals have that 'herd' mentality and are incapable of an independent thought.

      @jimdep333@jimdep3335 жыл бұрын
    • @@jimdep333 SHE IS NOT A HUMAN... and its the "right" that have group mentality.. attack. And be offended by change.. that its the only two settings they have .. hypocrisy at its finest

      @kaykay1570@kaykay15705 жыл бұрын
    • agreed

      @heath6825@heath68255 жыл бұрын
    • Independent thought like Trump? LOL @@jimdep333

      @sam7748@sam77485 жыл бұрын
    • @@kaykay1570 Some elephants don't like other elephants and will fight them.

      @kuuawhalebahari9619@kuuawhalebahari96195 жыл бұрын
  • Can you imagine telling someone you have to leave their party to go home and feed your elephant and they think you’re just kidding ? 🤣🤣

    @katieejeann2139@katieejeann21392 жыл бұрын
  • She's precious thank you for sharing. Best of the world to both of you.

    @downyourtube@downyourtube3 жыл бұрын
  • When she threw the stick for the dog I just was in aww

    @joydemarchi9574@joydemarchi95745 жыл бұрын
    • do you think this beautiful, intelligent elephant is really stimulated by this?.. Go to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee .. please

      @donnacacciatore9737@donnacacciatore97374 жыл бұрын
    • also Steve Wise web-site who created the non-human rights project

      @donnacacciatore9737@donnacacciatore97374 жыл бұрын
  • The elephant sitting down like that makes me uncomfortable

    @mohamedog1@mohamedog15 жыл бұрын
    • the commentator 😂😂

      @arlascott@arlascott5 жыл бұрын
    • I'm just worried what would happen if the elephant lost her balance and fell backwards.

      @quietman208@quietman2084 жыл бұрын
    • Romance Nyogu same

      @julianalife6923@julianalife69234 жыл бұрын
    • Fr

      @two7ihands85@two7ihands854 жыл бұрын
    • Romance Nyogu I’m pretty sure that due to her heavy weight,she’s really good and strong with balancing herself.Plus she’s been doing it for over 20 yrs so I don’t think we gotta worry about her😂😂😂😂

      @artzz6025@artzz60254 жыл бұрын
  • not just brains, Brawn and beauty, she also has humility and deep understanding with the elephant. she's a complete package...i had no idea people like this existed.

    @xanthraXGaming@xanthraXGaming2 жыл бұрын
  • Would be the coolest pet to have! Beautiful kind hearted family and lady. That elephant is in a great place

    @nikolaibarbarich7887@nikolaibarbarich7887 Жыл бұрын
  • I never thought I would hear someone talk about a “family elephant”.

    @lacee6765@lacee67654 жыл бұрын
  • Who uses a bullhook on their best friend

    @hybridhybrid5291@hybridhybrid52915 жыл бұрын
    • Well, it might be an amazing animal, but an animal nonetheless. Absolute trust like: "I can put my head under his/hers foot and know nothing bad will happen or playful playing etc", are stuff for the movies or news horror stories. You treat these majestic beasts with the caution, love and respect they deserved if owned. It doesn't mean in the slightest that said person loves or cares for the animals any less if is "enforcing" rules/boundaries, possible scolding, being strict, be in control etc, because we all can guess what can happen in merely a split sec. (we have read about domesticate house dogs with no biting tendencies, biting/damage faces of young kings) etc. Some case were with provocation, were others more in line with unintentional/accident most likely 'cause adult supervision lacking. And mostly those were dogs on leashes too. Another example: Let' take for example an even temperament, no non- violent dog(Hint: GR or LR). Even those some-active large, friendly, non aggressive type of dogs, can always by accident an accident, be it by playing with kids and 'cause of the power and large size, situations like that occur often.. So, the woman in the video she might even love or care even more than most because she actually see those animals as to how they really are and not what we wanted them to be/mean for us. Even in dwindling numbers, some mothers even to this day provide some form of "physical" disciplines in similar means like the woman in the video but more inline with current human societies standards lets say. E,g the iconic shoes throw or chase with it and wooden soup spoons. Kinda funny unless you are on the receiving side. So? Are those two mothers trying to discipline their kids(in no violent way mostly and for a good cause at least to them) and for sure without any malice, do those actions imply they love or care for their kids any less? Even with the the few exceptions here and there which aren't even worth even mentioning, the answer is No. Back on topic about the Bullhook which is already banned in several US sates, while been considered quite inhumane by mostly activist ppl. I admit I didn't notice it at first. Only here in the comments. I have no prior knowledge of the Lauryn Murray/Lady Essex the Elephant arrangment but if the bullhook isn't used or even abusively at at, which seems th case to me, well, considering Lady Essex's Circus training/upbringing, that bullhook might be there, just because Lady Essex learned/knows to behave with that in sight/around.?

      @Koniakki@Koniakki5 жыл бұрын
    • Hybrid Hybrid amen

      @SamirRH24@SamirRH245 жыл бұрын
    • This channel is literally glorifying abuse. Sickening.

      @joshuadaniel6004@joshuadaniel60045 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you finally saying it 🙏🏻

      @heyya7464@heyya74645 жыл бұрын
    • @@joshuadaniel6004 delusional much?

      @jimdep333@jimdep3335 жыл бұрын
  • That is so special. I pray y’all stay healthy and happy. Also you should start a KZhead channel to share your journey with your best friend to the rest of humanity.

    @cytokine6084@cytokine60843 жыл бұрын
  • This is awesome to see someone interact with their children as well such a marvelous elephant

    @jamessterling9273@jamessterling927312 күн бұрын
  • Why are my eyes watering lol like this is soo cute and my heart is warm!

    @phaselola@phaselola4 жыл бұрын
  • Best friend but with the stick to control the elephant....

    @ibibibibi2002@ibibibibi20025 жыл бұрын
    • It's habbit of elephant

      @sagarpawar132@sagarpawar1325 жыл бұрын
    • The stick with the small rounded hook at the end is a tool every Mahut uses. Its purpose is to grab the elephant by the ear if the Mahut feels he/she is getting stressed or scared (for some reason it appeases the elephant). Some assholes use it to beat the elephant but that's not for what it was made for. Kind of like a prong collar for dog, it looks bad but it's not a torture instrument if properly used ;)

      @wickysmall8607@wickysmall86075 жыл бұрын
    • isaline biloe bullhook... but ya. Lol

      @dakotadanielle1860@dakotadanielle18605 жыл бұрын
    • The lady uses a power house and the elephant is unfazed, I doubt a little stick could do anything. Edit: I also found that good trainers tap behind the ear with the bull hook and elephant skin is around 1 inch thick.

      @hunterowl1756@hunterowl17565 жыл бұрын
    • You say that as if she was hitting her with it... she wasn’t.

      @JacobGaming2016@JacobGaming20164 жыл бұрын
  • The bull hook, the circus tricks, the having the elephant pick her up. That told me all I needed to know about this lady.

    @cooolness3@cooolness33 жыл бұрын
    • And saying the vast majority of circuses take great care of their animals...

      @marinatebbenham4011@marinatebbenham40113 жыл бұрын
  • Stunning animal and so is the elephant

    @clintoruss153@clintoruss1539 ай бұрын
  • Why not let the elephant interact with other elephants, they are far too social animals to be limited to one human family

    @mmead007@mmead0074 жыл бұрын
    • mmead007 that’s because elephants are much like humans and have maternal instincts like humans If she was a male, then it would be more understanding, males like to be alone She was probably raised by the one friendly circus in this world, and was the only elephant and might have been in there, she might not know what other elephants are. Not every Circus was abusive that much I know

      @radioactivewolfe@radioactivewolfe4 жыл бұрын
    • it doesn't matter. Elephants are social animals but that doesn't mean they have to be social with other elephants. As long as they are social with some group that can provide the care and attention they need, they are satisfied. A family of humans is just as good as a family of elephants. And seeing as how that elephant performs in a circus, it likely gets to interact with other elephants fairly regularly.

      @KurNorock@KurNorock4 жыл бұрын
    • as long as elephants has any form of social interaction it doesnt matter if the animal restricted to one species... you will just have to give the elephant more attention than usual.

      @berno8535@berno85354 жыл бұрын
    • That should definitely be provided

      @musicbox193@musicbox1934 жыл бұрын
    • @@berno8535 Exactly why she says she spends every day with the elephant.

      @shinigamigaming2941@shinigamigaming29414 жыл бұрын
  • Smart lady, awesome elephant

    @stevesekora@stevesekora4 жыл бұрын
  • That poor elephant would rather be with their own family. They feel and have connection and emotions to their families just like us.

    @jasminej6281@jasminej62817 ай бұрын
  • I travelled with Clyde Beatty Cole Bros show in 1977. My best memories are working with elephants setting up big top. Majestic and respectful animals with honest personalities. This one is getting better care than if it lived in a herd and it loves what it does as much as the person. I'd love to visit sometime!

    @reverendmysticfogg@reverendmysticfogg4 жыл бұрын
  • I think wild animals need a companion of their own species to be truly happy.

    @LIVEFRMNYC@LIVEFRMNYC4 жыл бұрын
    • LIVEFRMNYC ugh 😩

      @timothysmith35@timothysmith354 жыл бұрын
    • Some mabay

      @boasandbulldogs2157@boasandbulldogs21574 жыл бұрын
    • Tell that to a Tiger

      @nomad8166@nomad81664 жыл бұрын
    • @@nomad8166 Tell that to a captive tiger. 😉

      @LIVEFRMNYC@LIVEFRMNYC4 жыл бұрын
    • Are you part of PETA?

      @liannarivera5358@liannarivera53584 жыл бұрын
  • That this lady has managed to provide a good life for this beautiful elephant ( maybe) is still no reason to advocate for private ownership or circuses. ( particularly circuses !)

    @megawhitething6521@megawhitething65214 жыл бұрын
    • How about the elephant sanctuary in Tennessee.. search it on the web...

      @donnacacciatore9737@donnacacciatore97374 жыл бұрын
    • It's actually a very good reason and excellent example of why we should keep elephants in human care. When a person can take care of an elephant, they can put the elephant's needs first and give it an amazing life. Elephants in the "wild" (a place that doesn't exist any more) are struggling. As long as the animal is properly cared for, there's no reason to bash anyone owning an animal, including an elephant.

      @christiandelahoz2326@christiandelahoz23264 жыл бұрын
    • Christian De La Hoz they are struggling bc of humans though. Lets fix ourselves before we change the way the species is living

      @user-gy1xp5fg3b@user-gy1xp5fg3b4 жыл бұрын
    • @@user-gy1xp5fg3b Until we "fix" ourselves by fixing environment, elephants are safe being pet than in wild :)

      @SurajBHegde@SurajBHegde4 жыл бұрын
    • Christian De La Hoz you should read over what you wrote. The reason you said “the wild” doesn’t exist anymore is because of humans, and then basically contradicted yourself by implying that animals are better off in our care. Elephants existed thousands of years without our help, pretty sure they don’t need it now. No one has the right to “own” a wild animal, no matter how well it’s cared for.

      @emluvslou@emluvslou4 жыл бұрын
  • It's disgusting the way humans think they're so separate from nature, this woman has a better grasp of humans position in nature than most people do.

    @CoolerGuy121@CoolerGuy1213 жыл бұрын
    • huh?

      @allan2665@allan26652 жыл бұрын
    • What

      @smolfry3438@smolfry34382 жыл бұрын
  • True sign of friendship that she's always carrying the elephant's favorite toy with her. The bullhook that is.

    @hybridwafer@hybridwafer2 жыл бұрын
  • She says that whilst she has a bullhook in her hand

    @Alexandra-pr8ob@Alexandra-pr8ob5 жыл бұрын
    • Calm down. She doesnt abuse her with it. And u cry about a hook when I know u eat meat. Those animals suffered so much before being slaughtered for your tastebuds

      @katelinishere1484@katelinishere14845 жыл бұрын
    • @@katelinishere1484 Who eats elephant meat, crazy for me.

      @melanijaalijevic490@melanijaalijevic4905 жыл бұрын
    • @@melanijaalijevic490 u missed my point

      @katelinishere1484@katelinishere14845 жыл бұрын
    • Bullhooks are actually called "the Ankus", "Takaw", "Guide" or "Elephant Guide" and it's a husbandry tool used with elephants for thousands of years - It's used to guide the elephant. All animals that are with people have to have some sort of husbandry tools - Dogs have leashes, Horses have reins, etc. Elephants are very large and smart. The guide is merely an extension of the handler's arm and uses touch or direction cues to guide the elephant. Sadly yes, in the hands of unprofessional people, it can be misused - but so can other animal husbandry tools. Don't judge. She obviously doesn't mistreat this elephant.

      @bloodytalonz1138@bloodytalonz11385 жыл бұрын
    • Calm down skippy. Does that animal look abused?

      @jimdep333@jimdep3335 жыл бұрын
  • This is the most coolest elephant I've ever seen 👍

    @Collin-fr9nz@Collin-fr9nz5 жыл бұрын
    • It’s also ABUSED! Look up bull hook (what she’s holding the whole time) and get WOKE!

      @candicecart9786@candicecart97865 жыл бұрын
  • And I quote "where's my elephant, I want my elephant" 😂

    @carlosdyer1113@carlosdyer11134 жыл бұрын
    • Lol

      @josephhamori574@josephhamori5743 жыл бұрын
  • I loveee elephants😍 plays fetch with her dog omg nah I'm dead💘

    @MissBam91@MissBam914 жыл бұрын
  • This is so adorable 😍

    @dakweenlyrics409@dakweenlyrics4094 жыл бұрын
    • Saetims_ I know right!

      @cocotaveras8975@cocotaveras89754 жыл бұрын
  • all her arguments to keep an elephant.... BUT my HEART and BRAIN said the same thing at once "FREEDOM"

    @tini557@tini5574 жыл бұрын
  • This elephant has a heart of gold

    @kitwing2904@kitwing29042 жыл бұрын
  • That is one well trained animal. Can't even get my dog to bring the stick back and they have an elephant doing circus tricks.

    @mr.mercury4247@mr.mercury42473 жыл бұрын
  • This epitomizes what I mean when I say that we should be working towards stopping torment in our world. Not only are we helping another being, we are also making a statement against our own torment. You're doing something very amazing. Thank you.

    @guitarttimman@guitarttimman4 жыл бұрын
  • Ohh wow, look she is running a personal circus and calling it a friend.

    @Bakul.@Bakul.5 жыл бұрын
    • @@drawlikeapro6916 Dogs are domesticated animals, elephants are wild animals. Can you imagine an elephant in the wild letting someone sit on its back? Any elephant that lets a person sit on it has been through a process called 'crushing'.

      @BreaksFast@BreaksFast4 жыл бұрын
  • An elephant is one of the most helpful and valuable animals on earth. They were used 4 war in the ancient world. They also help out other animals in the wild and have the best memory of all animals.

    @brianticas7671@brianticas76712 жыл бұрын
  • SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!! Brought me to tears

    @julzee111@julzee1113 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah I’m holding back tears right now

      @ASIAinsomniac@ASIAinsomniac2 жыл бұрын
  • Ah yes! I love using a freaking bullhook on my best friend! Bffs forever!

    @sisiwilli6383@sisiwilli63835 жыл бұрын
  • I’m scared of big animals but the bond between her and the elephant is so soothing to me.

    @Grace-og2wq@Grace-og2wq4 жыл бұрын
    • I used to be scared of elephants when I was little but now I love them!

      @CloudiiSybilAcrhive25@CloudiiSybilAcrhive253 жыл бұрын
    • A dog is a man Best friend Lol 😅🤣

      @peterdavis8471@peterdavis84717 ай бұрын
  • Such a beautiful, majestic creature this elephant. Let's take care of the planet and all the animals. ; )

    @PracticalPerry@PracticalPerry8 ай бұрын
  • I'm not entirely for having exotic animals in circuses, but she seems really happy! It must be really hard caring for such a huge and foreign animal, good job! That's really amazing!

    @unknowncreature-0069@unknowncreature-00694 жыл бұрын
  • What’s your dog doing? -Oh my elephant is playing throw a stuck with him

    @Valentin-oc5nh@Valentin-oc5nh4 жыл бұрын
  • I wish I had that elephant!!!💖🐘

    @cristyrodas@cristyrodas2 жыл бұрын
  • What a beautiful and noble creature

    @dmntuba@dmntuba Жыл бұрын
  • Aww I like how they walk together, hand holding trunk..what a wonderful sweet video. Many thanks!!

    @mircas1964@mircas19643 жыл бұрын
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