If you’re a mom, you know that enjoying a snack alone doesn’t happen very often. Usually, the kids are right beside you begging for a piece of whatever you’ve got. Apparently, it’s the same for animal moms too as you’ll see in this video Wildlife Rescuers shared on TikTok recently.
The video starts with the mama elephant enjoying a piece of sugar cane. The baby quickly sees that it’s a treat and tries to grab it from mom. Instead of fighting about it, Mom breaks off a small piece for her little one to enjoy. The whole thing is so relatable to parents everywhere!
Baby got what he wanted! Viewers of Wildlife Rescuers’ video had a lot to say about the cute scene. @jazminevanis98 shared, “I just know that momma said ‘Here’ with an eyeroll LOL!” @Be’Shundra Magee agreed and added, “All I heard was, ‘Here, d*mn’!”
Another commenter pointed out, “I like how she intentionally cut off a smaller piece too, they are so smart!” @Summer Dawn cracked us up when she asked, “What’s elephant for, ‘You won’t like it, it’s spicy‘? LOL!” @Wednesday wondered, “So it’s universal that our kids steal our snacks?”
@Helexian shared, “Being a mom is so relatable. I went to the bathroom the other day and saw my cat (who just had a kitten) hiding in the bathtub and I said ‘Lol same. Scoot over’!”
What Do Elephants Like to Eat?
This made us wonder, what else do elephants eat as snacks? Elephants eat a lot of tree bark because it aids in their digestion. They also will eat weeds, leaves, grass, and twigs.
Elephants love eating wild fruit and it’s like hitting the jackpot when they find it. Figs, mangoes, and crabapples are all favorites. Sugar cane is also a favorite, and it’s good for them; it’s nutritious and considered a high-energy food.
And here’s a weird, fun fact that you may not know: elephants eat dirt! American Tarantula and Animals explained, “Elephants dig up dirt to obtain salts and minerals from the ground. They use their tusks to churn (stir) the ground, then place the loose pieces of soil into their mouths. This behavior is shared among all species of elephants. They regularly consume soil.” Who knew?
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Aug 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.