An Amazing Elephant Greeting as Adine Meets up with the Herd

[@yvonbakker4303]

Wat een mooi leven,om op te groeien met deze prachtige Oerdieren!!

[@janetterocha3609]

This video shows how much these elephants adore you Adeline. They missed you and wanted to say welcome home. Such a sweet herd.

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

What a wonderful honour to be welcomed back by the herd like this. Shows the respect they have and how safe they feel ❤️❤️

[@gerivilleneuve9018]

How can you not just fall in love with these beautiful creatures - they bring such joy to me - thank you for all the work that you do with these animals & posting your video's. I really have such a different perspective about animals who are held in captivity .

[@culibarri2709]

I find wild animals in captivity a bit disconcertin as well, but we have a problem in the US. Only a minority of all the millions of American are exposed to even domestic animals regularly. Only 1% of the US population farms. (As compared to 50% in 1975, 48% in 1985, and less than 10% after than. With a bit of variation between 1990 and now, we are now down to 1%. This means many, many people have no exposure to the domestic animal world, much less the wild animal world. I don't think it was this viewing, but someone commented on how amazed they were that horses have such varying personalities across individuals. They compared them to cows, "that are all the same". They are not BTW. I believe that well-managed zoos are essential for maintaining the link between people and the wild. Wild animals, where they live, and how precious they are. People need to see the habitats they need. Even if the baobab trees are made of concrete. We all love watching the elephants 1,000s of miles away, but do any of us know what they smell like, how their skin feels, or whether the tips of their trunks are damp or not? What does their breath smell like? How much air can they move with their ears? I know that some of us do. My thought is not the majority. I believe that any one of us would leap at the chance to go to Jubalani. And why? To experience the real elephants themselves. But most of us cannot visit. Most of us are fortunate to be able to visit a zoo with a small elephant herd. Sit and watch them. Smell them when the breeze is right. We, conservation-minded people, have to maintain, or rebuild, the human-wild animal bond on an emotional level. On a visceral level. Animals have to feel essential to large groups of people for the animals to survive. In my mind, animals are essential, but I meet so many people who have no idea of what a wild animal is or needs. Until everyone can see wildlife in the wild, the bond can only be built if people see animals as living beings. OK. Small apologies for my soap box. As people move further away from "the country", they seem to lose the connection. So many people see animals as things...not beings. Thank you if you made it this far. I am probably preaching to the choir to a great extent.

[@marcorodrigues8303]

​@@culibarri2709 Os Animais 😇🖐️ há Sim o Fez para há beleza da Natureza. eles são o Ciclo do que move o Equilíbrio. do Mundo.ver as Abelhas . Como e eles tbm faz parte da Natureza se elas sumirem o Mundo não será mas o mesmo neste Equilíbrio.. 🌊🌎#

[@TommyGetTheBag]

These videos give me so much pleasure, but I want to be there so much. I've always felt sad for animals in zoo's, esp elephants and lions since they are cruelly confined. Must be a life of hell.

[@SusanCiraulo]

I totally agree! I never thought about ellies before starting to watch these videos!

[@albavidafarms6439]

How wonderful to have these gentle giants show you how much they love and trust you, Adine

[@marianna7325]

My Lord! They all miss Adine when she's gone and have to check on her when she shows up. Thankfully the carers are close so nothing happens in the elephants excitement although you can look at their eyes and tell they are content.

[@LotsofLisa]

Full disclosure: If I saw Adine, I would come running to greet her as well!… beautiful footage, I like the close up camera angles, you can see every fine line and the rough texture of their skin.

[@monicalopez8634]

And their skin was designed that way to be able to hold on to the dust when they dust themselves...

[@rand49er]

Exactly.

[@disturbingthepiece2788]

🤣🤣🤣🤣right!...

[@dorothywestcott2408]

What an amazing video. Adine you are so loved by this herd. It touches my heart to see that their human family are just as important as their ellie family. Have a great day all. ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑❤

[@steph_fig]

“Pisa puts her trunk into Lundi’s mouth to communicate,” as if to say, “I’m so glad she (Adine) is back.” Lundi sort of nods, as if to respond, “Me too.” ☺️💗💕

[@ecoquilting7077]

That's how I saw it too! The whole scene is so incredible, both their majesty and their quiet gentleness here.

[@ermelindaward2395]

I luv how they all rushed 2 greet Adine with rumbles. These animals are loved and they know it. The Herd team are devoted to these Ellie's. Have a great wkend Adine n fellow carers....

[@terryford8280]

AMAZING BEAUTIFUL GENTLE ELEPHANTS!! WHAT AN AWESOME PRIVILEGE TO HAVE THEM IN OUR PRESENCE!!💕🐘💞🐘

[@bridgetsclama]

I love how they just take turns, even though they are clearly excited and happy to see Adine!

[@dorothynelson8620]

"Hey guys Adine's is back" what a joyful greeting.

[@janettheado8153]

What an amazing beautiful way to be treated by these elephants who clearly love you Adine! How truly blessed you are to be this close to these amazing animals!!

[@Kissameassa538]

The whole herd absolutely love Adine. You can see it in their greeting of her ❤️🇬🇧

[@melaD333]

So calming to watch them … thanks for sharing. I love to see them come running :-)

[@cindyyurdana8607]

Adine! They so love you! What beautiful sharing of touch!❤️🙏👍😎💕😁❗️

[@jacquelineganske7809]

How festive Tokwe looks in here orange attire and the joy at seeing Andine again! Lundi seems especially eager for her attention. How loved and a part of the herd Andine is and has been missed! My heart is full!❤️❤️❤️

[@susanmorris5520]

WOW!! This video actually brought happy tears to my eyes as I was watching this video. These elephants totally and unconditionally love Adine so very much.👍🏻❤️🐘 As I was watching this video yes, the elephants were definitely curious as to where Adine had been because I know that elephants, just like any other animal, can sense when someone is not there. I know they sure did miss her and I do not believe that they would ever want to hurt the one person who saved their lives and who has loved them ever since they have been at The Orphanage too. These Elephants most definitely have an absolutely awesome relationship with Adine and I honestly don’t believe that they would ever want to hurt her in any way but, it is also very good thet the handlers were there to help in case an elephant did get out of hand. But this video proves it will never happen because there is absolute unconditional love and Adine is their Savior in these elephants eyes. Thank you for this video and I love these elephants and always will. Seriously, I could talk and talk about this video because if I could go through the video to hug all the elephants I wouldn’t because of the love and respect they showed for their friend Adine. Thanks you Elephants, Adine, and handlers too for an awesome video. Love, Sue(Florida, USA)❤️😘🥰🤟🏻🌸🙏🏻🌴🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🦋😍❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@sheilagadde5975]

Lundi has beautiful face and eyes. Pisa is healing. Such true concern for Adine.

[@jankent5677]

What a miraculous life you have Adine, you have Ellies as friends 🥰That’s Phenomenal

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Yes, indeed, a very rare chance!

[@stk9387]

Right?! 🥰❤️

[@nancykelly9712]

And I thought it was wonderful to be greeted by my dog every day!! Adine is so lucky to have these majestic giants to greet her like that!! 💞

[@bea-ftloa1142]

Tokwe is the first to meet their sweet human matriarch, the one that saved their lives. Tokwe’s eyes show love & respect. Lundi & Bubi running: priceless. The herd loves you, Adine, as much as you love them. 💝

[@userused3199]

You would have to remain alert. As gentle as the herd are, with their size just one misstep and you could be stepped on or knocked over. It is always enjoyable to see how warmly and affectionately they greet Adine when she returns from a trip.

[@laylam3042]

Wow, talk about up close and personal! This was beautiful and just look at Lundi rushing in with those huge ears flared. I think that is the fastest ever seen her move. I love this video. ❤

[@requinremembers]

I'm speechless. This is awe inspiring. What an honor to befriend these magnificent beings.

[@lindsayheiden3598]

Amazing looks like we weren’t the only ones who missed Adine 💜🐘🐘. So gentle, but yes remaining cautious is a must! The HERD are bigger than us🤣. Nice to see you Adine, welcome back!

[@gabe-po9yi]

I love this. Adine has been a part of the herd for a long time and seeing as they are such tactile animals, it's important they get a pat and a rub when they ask for it.

[@lunalupus63]

Yay, Adine's back! An amazing welcome from the herd, so lovely to witness how dear Adine is to them 🤗❤️ Love Tokwe's orange makeup 😊 Good to see that caution remains paramount, even though Adine, especially, has known these beautiful creatures for so long. The close-ups of their eyes are so special and the part at the end with Lundi is truly heartwarming ❤️🐘❤️

[@marcorodrigues8303]

comigo os Elefantes vão comer do bom e do melhor.#

[@bartwisse8197]

Elephants are wonderful beings . The people caring for them in this video are so privileged to be trusted enough to be so close to them , they are doing meaningful and rewarding work . I ,d trade places with them in an instant if I could !

[@terryford8280]

I am vicariously living through this amazing video! How I would love to just touch one of those gentle Giants🙏😪💞😚

[@imadielariel3109]

Terry, me too. Wishing well to Adine and the carers who are very hard workers and so knowledgeable. They have created something amazing at the orphanage.

[@valeriesnyder97]

I love seeing the intelligent and soulful eyes of the elephants. What a thrill to be able to really look into their eyes as Adine did when she was greeted by the herd. As always, this makes my day! Thank you so much!! 🐘💖🐘

[@OShaughnessysPub]

Oh to be accepted, loved and missed by such magnificent animals🐘 must be heaven!!!🥰

[@jtg8602]

Thank you everyone of this amazing community/herd. Thank you.

[@aniwhitgift637]

Speechless, with devotion.💕.

[@marianneritavanvliet9084]

My dear Tokwe 33 years I am now a foster of you I am proud that I see you as a Matriarch very goed so beautiful female elephant thank you for what you do Tokwe Wish you all the best in life.

[@karengrice2303]

I hope they can graze in the fields and bask in the sun while enjoying each other for the rest of their days. Such beautiful, gentle and loving animals.

[@annsmarpat9500]

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing 🐘❤️🙏🏻

[@zaradragonia9863]

To be greeted by a herd of elephants 😃 amazing

[@susanoppat3138]

I can’t imagine the kind of joy you must feel when a wild herd of elephants rushes to greet you out of pure love for you.

[@b.earich6219]

It's amazing how these giants can be so gentle and accepting of humans after all the terrible things humans have done to them. Thank God for the sanctuarys that are now in existence!!!

[@user-wr5cn6kw7j]

I agree. We definitely have lots to learn from them. They are our life teachers.

[@JamesAdams-ev6fc]

Yes, more and more sanctuaries despite growth of the human population, and less and less trophy hunting.,,

[@Yodumeee]

Because they're smarter than you and know the vast majority of humans they encounter are friendly or even vital to their survival. They don't hate humans like you do

[@debrabiderman4275]

Animals know. They smell our intent.

[@mikehalahan104]

They are "accepting and gentle to Humans because that's their nature " to each other " These elephants don't know anything about past human activity--- on'y how kind and gentle the people that they see every day. are,--in that respect-- they see them as another form of an elephant.

[@lesleybonham1791]

What a fabulous welcome back for you Adine from your herd family, brilliant video felt as if we could just reach out n touch them also, love them all but Lundi n Fishan two of my favourites, thanks for sharing 🐘💕🐘💕🥰

[@DianaBamaRN]

Wow. And I thought being greeted by my Border Collie was something! 😂 Adine is definitely well loved. That is something really special to be well loved by 16 elephants!🐘

[@Go-tee71]

Gorgeous greeting! Nice seeing the elephants up close, they have such beautiful eyes 💕🐘

[@debbieschultz9768]

What an honor to be greeted by these magnificent elephants!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sharondavis8003]

I would LOVE ❤️ an elephant greeting like that! So special from the gentle giants 🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@gr8fuldeb699]

Wow Adine! They are all very happy to see her. Its true unconditional love and respect🐘

[@melodiefrances3898]

Wow! It must have felt sacred to see how much they love you. Your absence was clearly felt. I can only imagine what it would feel like to have these magnificent and huge animals showing such love ❤ Thank you for letting us see this remarkable moment. ❤ 😍

[@mandrakefrommanchester3033]

This is very beautiful to see. Elephants are such intelligent, compassionate, mammals. Aways been fascinated by elephants and cetaceans, (probably because of their cognitive capabilities and self-awareness). They truly see you as family Adine. Wonderful to be greeted in such a way by another special. Such compassion & love ❤. (Its a great shame poachers & politicians fail to understand these virtues, and the sentience of these fascinating mammals).

[@susansisk4950]

Such majestic and beautiful souls behind their eyes and ways. I am often filled with wonder that, in the wild and not in the protection of the preserve, they are only treated as dispensable animals and are terrorized and tormented. Thank Goodness for this special place for our beautiful Jabulani herd.

[@aimeefriedman822]

I love the way the team is cautious,about the Elephants also have a sense of, "Our human friends are so tiny, we gotta be gentle.

[@jankent5677]

I thought Tokwe had been eating Cheetos at first 😜

[@elizabethczepiel5220]

How lucky are you ? Merely to stand amongst these gentle giants would be an honour and a privilege!

[@elainepeterson2438]

It is clear that the Elephant herd loves Adine and all the Carers

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

I wish I looked THAT GOOD when I was 33!❤️😆

[@robertwashburn1085]

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that if Adine was ever in trouble that her elephant family would come to her.rescue . The love and trust between the two groups is amazing .

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

How incredible and how special it must be to be loved by these beautiful, gentle giants!--and they obviously love Adine very much!

[@deborah5212]

These Gentle Giants just Melt my Heart ♥️ Hugs and Kisses too you guys !!!

[@ja4005]

That is so sweet. The elephants love Adine and miss her when she is gone. WOW!

[@marpro765]

I can never have enough of the elephant rumbles. ❤

[@lb1460]

Beautiful, intelligent, gentle giants. Incredible their interactions with eachother and with the carers❤

[@aliciaacevedo4554]

Lindos elefantes y bien cuidados .felicitaciones a todos los cuidadores de HERD!!!!!

[@k.tinder8905]

I think besides the love they have for Adine, what gets me is how Tokwe noticed or heard or smelled Adine first. She didn't make a auditable sound, YET all of them Knew to come over very briskly and one by one greet Adine!!! They communicate with each other in a silent very loud way, that no human can hear.

[@chrisodebeek787]

Hey! This is an important meeting too 😉

[@shannondominguez9725]

My goodness what a loving warm welcome Adine received the herd truly sees her as once of their own it’s such a privilege to be accepted by this special herd especially considering everything the adults went through in their early lives. The trust they have for their human family is incredible I especially love the closeup of Tokwe coming in she is such a gentle majestic elephant with so much wisdom in her beautiful eyes if only she could talk I can only imagine the lessons she’d have to share with us.💖💖🐘🐘🌈🌈

[@ninapearman]

That rumble Tokwe releases is something else, even through my headset it rattles my insides and jumpstarts my heart. Must be incredible up so close - lucky, lucky Herd people’s…

[@Bearwoman11]

What a blessing to be that intimate with a herd of elephants! I wish all humans could have this opportunity to know these beautiful and magnificent animals in such a intimate way that we would learn to 💞respect and help them survive rather than hunting them!!

[@timeless6964]

Elephants Are Amazing Animals!!!

[@reneecassidy7279]

How wonderful to be greeted by those big, gentle giants!

[@harveybushell2766]

Thank you for looking after these magnificent creatures.

[@summersands8105]

That was awesome. You could hear the rumbling they put out to each other to let the herd know Adine was there. I bet you could feel the vibrations.

[@jgsmile1331]

I would like to have an elephant greet me. How lucky you are Adine.

[@anneargo-davies692]

Incredible mammals!!!

[@theresaprice4122]

Such a beautiful Herd 🐘❤️

[@marcelaviegas472]

I love how expressive elephant's eyes are! Blessings fr buenos aires

[@Liz_678]

The missed you Adine!!!

[@dewdan11dnd46]

💞✨Now, that’s a giant welcome. Such wonderful scenes and very interesting to watch. A warm greeting for the human matriarch Adine💗🌿🌾

[@irenabevans3411]

How wonderful to be greeted by these magnificent gentle giants

[@kathyking5552]

Ohhh, those beautiful rumbles for Adine and their carers!!! 💞💞

[@NikitaMikhailova]

Im so glad i can walk w/elephants everyday in my elder years. I never thought of what that would feel like. These elephants are so beautiful as are each carer & Adine. Thank you so much for the heart work you do.❤

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

This was so heartwarming- watching them all run to Adine to say hello.

[@MrChappy39]

I had no idea how deep the skin folds are on elephants. I feel I've learned more about Elephants in one video than in all the books I've read on the subject.

[@DionnaReilly]

They sure do love Adine. Just like all of us.

[@Agenahd]

To be so loved by such magnificent creatures makes Adine very special.

[@roybarron5289]

I just can't think of a more impressive creature than an African elephant with their ears flared up!

[@vanessagreenlee5618]

I send my love to that beautiful elephant herb,God bless that elephant herb,everyday.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🤍🌍

[@jenihansen7201]

I LOVE HOW THEY CARE FOR ADINE AND LOVE HER AND GREET HER WITH SUCH PASSION AND LOVE. THANK YOU ADINE FOR THIS SPECIAL MOMENT.

[@FirehorseUniqueandRare66]

They are absolutely MAGNIFICENT!!! ❤ The Love and respect they express for you Adine is heart meltingly beautiful 🕉🙏❤🌈

[@Younified]

It’s wonderful to see them with full tusks. So much gratitude for people who have dedicated their lives to saving these magnificent creatures. 🐘🐘🐘

[@elainepeterson2438]

Fishan is a courageous Elephant I LOVE ALL

[@patricia7792]

This is one of my favorite clips of The Herd Elephants.🐘💕💖 🌺 Adine lovingly introduces all of the beautiful elephants one by one, by their names. Thet all happily run up to Adine to demonstrate their respect and 💕individually! 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘💕💖🌺

[@carolwhite6979]

It is hard to appreciate just how big they are until we see your hand caress a trunk or gently stroke a side,.... but it is also comforting to hear the carers call out to remind them to go slow or to take care. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ginagarrison5339]

This shows to me these are such incredible animals who seem to love each other like humans do in human families.

[@vblackwell3347]

Moreso, it seems to me.

[@normamccafferty3053]

Such trust and fondness. A beautiful bond. ❤ Loved seeing this. Thank you.

[@DemocratsForFreedom]

Their beauty, gentleness and love for each other brings me to tears. I am ready to turn over control of the planet to them.

[@masalachic2461]

The Herd are just so happy to have Adine back... they're smiling with pleasure! 💖💞

[@elainepeterson2438]

I love Tokwee and the whole herd

[@lisag5670]

Awwww the herd loves their “humans” Thanks for the beautiful close ups Adine 🙏🐘🥰🐑❤️🌿

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Tokwe matriarh it woman day so she get a snack. Most respect for Tokwe

[@mxfxdlg]

Pretty sure if I were ever to find myself in such a position, I’d break out in tears. The wonder of being amidst such beauty would definitely overwhelm me. Each amazing elephant is like it’s own universe. Physically AND metaphysically. I had to wipe my tears just to write this. Beautiful.