In the heart of a dense jungle, a mother elephant stood watchful over her little one, as it lay asleep on the soft grass. The gentle breeze rustled the leaves and the sun shone bright, casting dappled light on the mother and her calf.

It was a beautiful sight, and yet, it was fraught with danger. The jungle was home to many predators, and the mother knew that she had to keep her calf safe. So she stood there, her eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.

After a while, the little one started to stir. It let out a soft murmur, and the mother knew that it was time for her to rouse her offspring. She approached her calf with great care, and using her trunk, she gently nudged it awake.

The little one slowly opened its eyes, and looked up at its mother. The mother elephant bent down and wrapped her trunk around her calf, picking it up and placing it on its feet.

The calf wobbled a little, still sleepy, but the mother was there to support it. She then led it to a nearby stream, where she carefully helped it to take a drink of water. Once the calf had quenched its thirst, the mother led it to a nearby bush, where she carefully nudged it down onto the soft grass.

It was then that the mother elephant carefully positioned herself beside her calf. She lay down and extended her trunk, allowing her little one to find her mammary gland. The calf started to nurse, and the mother watched over it, her eyes never leaving her little one.

As the calf nursed, the mother continued to keep watch. She was alert, listening for any sounds of danger. The jungle was a dangerous place, and she knew that she had to be ever-vigilant.

Eventually, the calf finished nursing, and the mother carefully helped it to its feet once again. They continued on their way, the mother leading the way, and the calf following closely behind. As they walked, the mother elephant continued to keep watch, always ready to protect her little one from any harm.

And so it was, that the mother elephant carefully roused her offspring so that it could nurse. It was a simple act of love and protection, but one that would help to ensure the survival of her little one in the dangerous jungle.