After viral footage shows elephants appearing to cry, Malaysians urge Japan to send them back

Viral videos of Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi, and Kelat appearing distressed at Osaka's Tennoji Zoo have sparked public outrage, with many interpreting their responses to Malay calls as homesickness.

Malaysian officials and conservation groups are urging negotiations for the elephants' repatriation over welfare concerns, though Tennoji Zoo has yet to comment.