qT=1&tQ=A newborn calf is raised by…&tC=the entire herd.|the mother exclusively.|the mother and father.|Dr. Phil.&cC=1&fB=The birth of a new calf is a cause of great excitement in the herd. All the members of the herd will gather around the baby, touching it and caressing it with their trunks.<br><br>Mothers are also supported by “allmothers.” These serve as full time babysitters, and allow the mother to spend more time feeding. They participate in every aspect of the elephant calf’s upbringing.