Newborn impala mistakes giraffes for its parents

This is the adorable moment an impala baby mistakes a group of giraffes for its parents.

The confused little creature runs around the towering mammals’ legs and at one point the tiny animal is nearly crushed by one of the curious giraffes.

Game ranger Theo York was with a group of guests in the Mala Mala Game Reserve, in South Africa, and caught the charming scene on camera.

This is the adorable moment an impala baby mistakes a group of giraffes for its parents

The confused little creature runs around and in between the towering mammals’ legs and at one point the tiny animal is nearly crushed by one of the curious giraffes

Thinking the long-legged giants might be its extended family the youngster – who is still barely able to stand – wanders over to the impressive group.

The heartwarming footage begins with the giraffes looking down at the petite animal in clear confusion.

Then one of the long-limbed creatures nudges the little one away – but still the baby impala surrounds the serene giants.

Yet gasps of fear can be heard from the footage when the giraffes move their gangling legs and nearly step on the tiny animal with their enormous hooves.

Unaware, the baby impala moves out the way just in time, avoiding any fatal injury.

At the end of the clip a happy ending occurs as the baby is seen reunited with its mother and eagerly runs with her away from the towering beasts.

Thinking the long-legged giants might be its extended family the youngster – who is still barely able to stand – wanders over to the impressive group

Game ranger Theo York (pictured) was with a group of guests in the Mala Mala Game Reserve, in South Africa, and caught the charming scene on camera

At the end of the clip a happy ending occurs as the baby is seen reunited with its mother and eagerly runs with her away from the towering beasts