Elephant calf separated from herd in India is reunited with mother

Photograph taken at wildlife reserve shows baby nestled with his mother after his return

A baby elephant who was separated from his mother and the rest of the herd in a wildlife park in Tamil Nadu, south India, has been reunited with them by park officials.

An aerial photograph taken by officials shows the mother and calf, three days later, enjoying a nap on a slight incline with the baby nestled in the nook of his mother’s chest in a moment of perfect repose.