Elephant performs Bharatanatyam’ in viral video? IFS officer says it’s not what it seems

A viral video depicting an elephant swaying behind Bharatanatyam dancers sparked joy online, with many interpreting it as dancing. However, wildlife experts clarified that the elephant’s movements were indicative of stress, a common behavior in captive elephants in unnatural environments. The video ignited a discussion on anthropomorphism and understanding animal behavior in captivity.