Baby elephant takes wobbly first steps as herd clears path in Odisha

A newborn elephant took its first unsteady steps as the herd cleared a path in Odisha's Keonjhar forest. The clip was shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu.A baby elephant took its first steps in a forest in Odisha. (Photos: Supriya Sahu/X)New Delhi,Oct 22, 2026 14:37 ISTA newborn elephant took her first wobbly steps under the watchful eyes of her herd in Odisha’s Keonjhar Forest Division, in an adorable video shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu. The clip captured the tiny calf finding her footing as the adult elephants made space for her to move. The adult elephants stayed close, appearing to keep the newborn protected as she prepared to take her first steps.Moments later, the herd gradually cleared a path, giving the calf room to move. The curious little elephant then began walking, her tiny legs wobbling as she tried to steady herself. Each tentative step brought her a little further forward, turning an ordinary moment in the wild into a heartwarming sight.Sahu shared the video on social media, crediting the official X account of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Odisha, which was tagged in the post. Alongside the video, Sahu celebrated the arrival of the newborn and expressed hope that she would grow up healthy and free in her natural habitat.“The Earth is blessed as a little elephant takes her first steps into the world. A newborn calf joins her herd in the Keonjhar Forest Division, Odisha. May she grow strong and forever roam wild and free,” she wrote. Watch the video here:The Earth is blessed as a little elephant takes her first steps into the world. A newborn calf joins her herd in the Keonjhar Forest Division, Odisha. May she grow strong and forever roam wild and free Video Courtesy @PCCFWL_Odisha #elephants https://t.co/9vj0sOWcUI— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) October 22, 2026The footage offered a tender glimpse into the early moments of an elephant’s life, with the herd staying close as the youngest member began exploring the world on her own feet.The video received close to 4,000 views, bringing the calf’s first steps in the Odisha forest to social media users.- Ends