Human toddlers and baby elephants have many things in common, and developing a personality is one of the strongest similarities they share. Just like toddlers, no two baby elephants behave the same way, and when given the opportunity, they quickly begin to show what makes them tick.
While some young elephants are quiet and reserved, others—like Pardamat—wake up every day and choose chaos the moment their feet hit the dirt. The 3-year-old African elephant is well known for his boisterous behavior among the other pachyderms at the Nairobi Nursery.
According to the Sheldrick Trust’s most recent Instagram post, “Upon leaving his bedroom in the morning, he sometimes can’t resist positioning himself in front of Talek’s door, blocking her exit.” Apparently, the Nursery’s mini matriarchs quickly team up, pushing Pardamat back into the stall before running past him toward the exit.
The video they shared offers an adorable glimpse into a minute of life with Pardamat and his “partner in crime,” Olomunyak. The two are daily sparring partners who spend much of their free time wrestling, teasing, and playing together.
As Olomunyak rolls around in the dirt, Pardamat gives him a loving headbutt, which sparks a playful wrestling match of trunks and tiny tusks. The two put on an adorable display of baby elephant roughhousing.
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Everyone Loves This Playful Baby Elephant’s Personality
As you can imagine, followers of @sheldricktrust couldn’t wait to share their thoughts in the comment section. One Instagram fan wrote, “It’s so wonderful to see their personalities emerging and that Pardamat feels safe and confident enough to bring the chaos.” ❤️😁 and another agreed, saying, “Yes, someone has to bring it, and Pardamat has stepped up!”
Then @thesafariedit said, “It’s so lovely to see them play and their personalities shine. Such adorable mischief makers.” 😊 While @laurieostx suggested, “This post needs a banner, “Boy will be Boys!” They are adorable! Maybe a little trunk envy!” 🐘
Multiple viewers expressed how much they appreciate the footage being shared, saying, “Bringing me extra joy today when I sorely need it,” and “Gosh! Can I like this a 1000 times over! Brought me such a big smile!”
We can’t wait to see what these little pachyderms are up to next!
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Feb 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.