How Bella dog and Tara an Asian elephant form a close bond?

At the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, USA, Bella, a dog and Tarra, an Asian elephant, were best buddies. Bella played, slept and ate with her. Elephants are very careful around their young ones, so Tarra was equally careful with Bella. When the dog was injured in an accident, Tarra maintained a vigil outside the room and called to her constantly. Only when Bella was brought outside did she cease her crying!

When Bella was killed by coyotes, sanctuary workers believe Tarra picked her up and carried her body to the spot where they usually spent time together.

 

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