During an early morning safari in Chobe National Park, Desmond Clack, a 63-year-old tour guide, captured a dramatic encounter involving a mother elephant and her twin calves.
In a desperate attempt to protect her calves, the mother elephant charged at the lions multiple times, showcasing her strong maternal instincts and determination.
A heart-wrenching moment ensued when the calves got separated from their mother, and the younger calf stumbled, making it an easy target for the lions.
The mother elephant's struggle to save both of her calves, despite ultimately being able to rescue only one, powerfully illustrates the depth of maternal instinct in elephants.