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#NSTviral: Video of 'gentle giant' elephant visiting village charms millions of Malaysians [WATCH]
The video, posted by Norizan Omar, shows the elephant leisurely strolling past homes, appearing completely at ease as it searches for food.
Its quiet and unbothered demeanour has struck a chord with Malaysians, many of whom were moved by the peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.
In the comments, Norizan said the elephant has become somewhat of a familiar presence in the area.
"Yes, it does not bother anyone. It is only looking for bananas, coconuts and plants that it eats," she wrote.
She also said the elephant is not aggressive as long as it is left alone.
The heartwarming moments has brightened social media platforms, with netizens quickly flooding the post with affection and awe.
"Back in the day, you had to go to the zoo to see an elephant. Now it just comes to your house," said one user.
Another quipped that the presence of the elephant is like having a safari at your doorstep, where no ticket is required.
One user, Helmi, added, "So lucky to see an elephant up close. I would have to travel far just to catch a glimpse at the zoo."
The video has also served as a gentle reminder of the need to protect Malaysia's wildlife and natural habitats, where moments like these can continue to exist.
A user poignantly noted that it was not the elephant's fault in roaming around as its natural habitat has been destroyed.
"This is due to the actions of irresponsible humans who exploit the environment for their own needs without considering the animals that live there."
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