Paul crouched near the massive female elephant, keeping a cautious distance as he awaited Dr. Ndaba’s arrival. The forest felt oppressively quiet. Suddenly, the elephant stirred, letting out a low snort. To Paul’s surprise, she shuffled closer and gently tugged at his shirt with her massive trunk.
Her grip was firm yet gentle, as though she was urging him to follow. Paul hesitated, his heart pounding. Despite her labored breathing, the elephant turned and began trudging slowly through the dense foliage. Paul felt compelled to follow, unsure of where she intended to lead him.