One Life Page #3

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(soft music)

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When it comes to

the important things in life,

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he's actually a pretty good dad.

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(wind gusting)

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(whimpering)

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Often, being a good parent

comes naturally.

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but there are times

when you have to learn the hard way.

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This baby elephant was born last night

to a first-time mother.

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These are the first steps on a life

that could last 70 years,

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if the baby survives

these critical early days.

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To produce enough milk to feed her calf,

the mother must find water.

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The baby has no option,

she has to join the march.

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(soft music)

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She manages 5 miles,

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but there's still a long way to go.

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(growling)

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(soft music)

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(trumpeting)

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(growling)

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(trumpeting)

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She's not sure what to make

of a waterhole.

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(whimpering)

And no idea how to get out of it.

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As the herd moves deeper

into the swamp,

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the young mother and her calf follow.

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This is dangerous.

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(trumpeting)

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baby elephants can get fatally stuck

in mud.

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(calf crying)

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The mother's trying to help,

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but she's actually pushing her baby

deeper into the mud.

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(trumpeting)

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The grandmother sees the problem.

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(trumpeting)

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She barges her daughter out of the way

just in time.

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(soft music)

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Whether it's a baby elephant

or a baby frog,

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a snow monkey or a gorilla,

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they're all cared for by parents

who do their best to keep them safe.

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Too soon, childhood ends...

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