These Baby Elephants are Just Trying Their Best! | Whoa Factor | Nat Geo Kids

Nat Geo Kids · 1:31 · Sep 18, 2026

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  1. Baby elephants are called calves, and only 200 to 300 pounds when they're born.

    幼象被称为小象,出生时体重只有200到300磅。

  2. And they can grow super fast, like a few pounds every day.

    而且它们长得超级快,每天能长好几磅。

  3. They always keep at least one foot on the ground when they run.

    它们奔跑时总是至少有一只脚着地。

  4. They may stand up quickly, but babies don't know how to use their trunks.

    它们虽然站得快,但幼象还不知道怎么用鼻子。

  5. They even suck on them like a thumb to feel better and practice.

    它们甚至会像吸吮拇指一样吸自己的鼻子来寻求安慰和练习。

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