During our trip to Sri Lanka, we ventured into the Udawalawe National Park, a haven for wildlife and freshwater ecosystems. As we approached a serene riverbank, the sight of a herd of elephants bathing and playing in the water took our breath away. The Ceylon elephants, massive yet graceful, sprayed water on each other using their trunks, and a few calves timidly followed the adults into the shallows.