In addition to food and guidance, baby elephants totally depend on their mothers for protection - they'll run to them at the first sign of danger. This youngster perceives the camera wielding human as danger and has sought protection. The mother, flaring her ears as a warning, stands firm - prepared to face the threat. The baby however, seeks to make it disappear by simply turning it’s back. Note though, as even young elephants have a very highly developed sense of smell, both the mother and baby keep the tips of their trunks facing towards the perceived threat.