[Follow] They have the most special "dad" ~

Obviously an elephant conservation staff was affectionately called "like father"? Come to listen to their stories with Asian elephants, maybe you will find the answer to this question ...

"Elephant Dad" took a small elephant to play with water (taken on March 20). Xinhuanet (Figure Conferry at Xishuangbanna Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center)

"Daddy", Young Elephant Growth Book

In 2021, with his longing for the future, Xu Yunfeng became an elephant nursery at the Xishuangbanna Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center, which is "Daddy". After studying for a while, he ushered in the first little elephant that needs to take care of his career in his career- "Dragon Dragon". Taking care of the "Dragon Dragon" elephants means that Xu Yunfeng has become a real one who is really a real one "Daddy".

Xu Yunfeng and "Dragon Dragon" (taken on December 21, 2021). Xinhuanet (Figure Conferry at Xishuangbanna Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center)

"Dragon Dragon" hair is much more dense than the young elephant, so netizens also like to call it "kiwi", but in the center, it also has a name- "Dadbao Elephant". Its dependence on "Xiang Dad" is famous. Xu Yunfeng is the longest "Xiang Dad" as the longest time to take care of it. As long as he does not see him, "Dragon Dragon" will be anxious, and sometimes he will make shouts. I only recognized the "Xu Dad" goat milk, and I couldn't help but even when I took a bath, so that Xu Yunfeng was soaked in the bath for "Dragon Dragon".

Xu Yunfeng and "Longlong" (taken on November 7, 2021). Xinhuanet Chai Jing Photo

As for why this is the case, Xu Yunfeng said that when Longlong was rescued, he was very young and unstable. Several "Xiang Dad" took care of it in 24 hours. Always staying until he fell asleep. "Dragon Dragon" also depends on the "like father" who stays asleep in his sleep. This dependence makes Xu Yunfeng's shoulders heavier. Even in the evening shift, in order to let "Dragon Dragon" eat at noon, he also has to go at noon. Feed it, take care of the "Longlong" yourself to rest, and continue to take over at night.

"At that time, other people fed it, and it would rather not drink hungry." Xu Yunfeng said, fortunately, colleagues were also very patient, and "Dragon Dragon" slowly accepted others after a long time, which made Xu Yunfeng occasionally jealous. Small emotions, but at the same time, I am also pleased that "Dragon" grew up.

Xu Yunfeng, who is about to be over a year, has become more careful and patient in the dependence of "Longlong". "It takes more energy and patience to take care of it. Long 'treats our dad. "Xu Yunfeng said.

It is my child

"If (the elephant who takes care of yourself) has no feelings, this job may not be able to persist." Xu Yunfeng recalled that when "Dragon Dragon" was just rescued, the left front leg wound was very deep. Infect. Therefore, he must always stay in front of the "Dragon" in front of the "Dragon". After the dragon dragon was excreted, he needed to quickly clean the elephant house.

Xu Yunfeng and "Dragon Dragon" (Data Map). Xinhuanet sent Xu Yunfeng Photo

Although "Longlong" can't speak, in Xu Yunfeng's view, it is like a child. And Xu Yunfeng always has a father's general worry about "Dragon Dragon". When you do n’t see it for a while, he will start thinking about “Dragon Dragon”. Do you drink milk on time? Watching colleagues updated videos and photos on various platforms, if you see "Dragon" very good, or play well, he will feel relieved. Is it like you who are looking for your child in a video sent by a kindergarten teacher?

"Dragon Dragon" and "Yang Niu" (data map). Xinhuanet posted Xu Yunfeng Photo Confession

As the "Longlong" grows a little bit, it will play with the mountain that is older than itself to play in the mountains, and to conduct wild training, and there will be other "like dads" with him. When the "Daddy" compared with "Dragon Dragon", Xu Yunfeng was still very confident: "I went, it just ignored others, after all, I took care of it the longest." May you thrive to grow up.

Xu Yunfeng's "Daddy" was Chen Jiming, but he would also have his own little cotton jacket- "Yang Niu". Since entering the trip in 2008, he has taken care of 5 Asian elephants, the most "headache" is "Yang Niu" and "Dragon Dragon". "After all, you have to spend more thoughts." Chen Jiming said that although they are not their true children, they have no mothers and family care when they come. focus on.

Chen Jiming brought "Dragon" wild chemical training (taken on December 25, 2021). Xinhuanet (Figure Conferry at Xishuangbanna Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center)

In the process of "Yang Niu" and "Dragon Dragon", Chen Jiming's most memorable and most pleased is that they can absorb nutrients. After the small elephant was rescued, there was a long transition period, and diarrhea would be diarrhea without paying attention. Watching their digestive system gradually improved, it was a healthy signal.

Chen Jiming played with "Yang Niu" (taken on March 20). Xinhuanet (Figure Conferry at Xishuangbanna Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center)

Today, the "Dragon Dragon", which is about 2 months when was rescued, has grown up, but if it is generally large elephant, it cannot live in a tropical rain forest independently. It is also necessary to imitate the behavior of the elephant to know what to eat, what can not be eaten, and what is dangerous.

In May, Chen Jiming tried to let "Longlong" and "Yang Niu" enter the mountain training together. What surprised him was that "Yang Niu" liked this brother very much and was also very friendly to it. "I also tried to bring other elephants to it, but some small elephants are more naughty. Relying on my mother will do dangerous movements around, I am afraid that I will hurt 'Dragon Dragon'." "Longlong" is now becoming a small class of "Yang Niu", and she will also learn to find a small amount of tender grass and tender leaves to eat. Due to physical reasons, the sisters and brothers play and train in the wild every day are shorter than other elephants, about 3-4 hours.

"Yang Niu" and "Dragon Dragon". (Data map). Xinhuanet posted Xu Yunfeng Photo Confession

In addition to the teachings of "Yang Niu", "Xiang Dad" must also teach some skills "Dragon Dragon" in their way. For example, when "Dragon Dragon" was just rescued, he would not drink water with his nose, Chen Jiming manually let his nose in cups to pick up water, and taught it three times in this way. Essence As a "like father", his biggest expectation of "Dragon Dragon" and "Sheep Niu" is to grow up healthy and no longer suffer from illness.

Occasionally, "Xiang Dad" will also be jealous of the prefer of the small elephant, but this does not affect their desire to take care of these elephant treasures wholeheartedly and want to accompany them to thrive.

Source: Xinhuanet Client

Edit: Zhang Yin Di

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