Close Up with Mambo and Lundi & a Meeting with Wild Bull Elephants

Mambo and Lundi come in close for a greeting with Adine as they head to the water with the herd. There’s a glimpse of Bubi too as the elephants pass. Later once our rescued elephants have moved on, Adine spots two wild bulls while driving in her car and joins them beside a dam.
Enjoy learning more about bull dynamics and the interactions between our herd and the wild elephants in our wilderness in South Africa.
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[@charlottestrunk3036]

Thank you for sharing these two with us. So calming and beautiful to watch.

[@ShortOrderCook]

There is a definite difference in the condition to the Wild Bulls than the Jabulani herd. These two are enjoying their day at the waterhole talking with Adine. I loved this! Thankyou Adine!

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

It makes me happy (and calm) when I watch these magnificent creatures. Thank you HERD, and all those that make this possible. ❤🐘❤

[@bettesmith1117]

It's really nice to see other animals that share the reserve with the Jabulani herd. Thanks!

[@a95569]

All the elephants want is to be able to enjoy their habitat in peace with one another. We could learn so many lessons from them.

[@carolinamoreno7372]

Love seeing how Adine gently speaks to the wild elephants in Afrikaans. They really do understand her! Hi Mambo and Lundi!

[@annetteolivier721]

Mambo walks like a true rastafari ‘ Don’t Worry About A Thing’ 😂❤

[@lindaredwood-kahn8143]

Such an incredible honor to grow up and live among these magnificent beings and others of Mother Africa! Adine, you are truly an Earth Mama!! Cheers from Cali!!

[@kitc1031]

Adine, you are amazing with elephants! Your voice was so calming to those two bulls. Just amazing!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Adine, you are definitely gifted with the “elephant spirit” that you can talk to the wild bulls and they don’t have a problem with it! Blessing always to you & the carers and our lovely elephants!! 🙏❤️🐘

[@englishlion2803]

11:00 Nothing that brings a smile to my face like elephant bottoms sashaying down to the waterhole!😅❤😅❤ Lovely to see the wild ellies too❤

[@evangeline3152]

Adine has the gift for calming wild animals. ❤

[@tinasisson4769]

I love their "elephant purrs" 😂

[@JulieRushworth-k4w]

Such beauty 2 wild bulls, beautiful boys, and a rumble for Adine, the elephant whisperer

[@EileenGoehring-lb8hy]

So happy to know the Wild herds are protected from poacher ❤️🤗🐘

[@dianelevine1512]

The larger bull is sure keeping an eye on Adine but not charging. Amazing.

[@clarabell60z]

They were definitely listening to her. Delightful!

[@ushamenon2130]

Thank You Adine enjoyed this❤❤❤❤❤🦣🦣❤️❤️

[@cannyexplorer5357]

The two wild bull elephants know a friend when they see Adine. Animals are far more astute than we humans are on whom to trust and whom not too. If I see an animal react unfriendly or wary to someone I also am on my guard with that person. Adine is a very special person and animals know that. Her wonderful staff too have that gift.

[@voiciray]

I think this is more true for wild animals because they rely on their instinct to stay alive. They are more tuned to them than eg a city dog that stays indoors surrounded by a small set of humans except for 2 hour walks in the park. I've sometimes met city dogs (not strays) in parks that are hostile for no reason even though I personally wouldn't hurt a fly, mind my own business, and give them a wide berth. And then I notice that they actually reflect their owner in one way or another.. and then I'm also on guard with that person 😂😂

[@sharonj.1240]

I am sad knowing the bulls are often alone. After being part of a herd family, I wonder if they miss the company. Nature can be beautiful, but cruel as well. Perhaps they never think of it and I'm projecting how I would feel. Love watching them have a lovely time in the water. Handsome elephants.

[@yorkiemom7858]

I always enjoy watching the Ellie’s swim!💙🙏🏻

[@barbarachambers7974]

It's good to see Mambo and Zindoga taking a break from sparring and enjoying the company of the herd. Mambo was delighted to see Adine and you could tell by the way he approached her.

[@nannerz1994]

So impressive how Adine can go up to a couple of wild bulls and they're totally cool with it

[@Kosmonooit]

So long as Mr Musth is not around

[@trudypowell8303]

These elephants are on a game reserve and probably are used to vehicles stopping near them for tourists to observe them. It might be different if she got out of the vehicle (never try to approach near to wild animals on foot. It can be dangerous and disturbs the animals.)

[@janparish7895]

@trudypowell8303 Absolutely. The way I see it is we are "visitors" (welcome or not) and we are on their home ground. We should treat them with caution and the utmost respect. Just seeing a wild Elephant from a sensible distance would be a dream come true for me. 🙏

[@mortalclown3812]

Adine, this was mesmerizing to watch. Tho you've explained that bull elephants are often alone, I'm glad to see even two of them together. Thank you for all you do for conservation and awareness of wildlife.

[@MrBarney03]

Adine…your voice is so soothing & loving …it’s no wonder so many of them come to greet you and show their love…your’s and all the carers’ commentaries are so interesting …Thank You for sharing…are you all ever fearful when you encounter animals in the wild, such as the leopard …🐘🐘🐘🐘🐆

[@voiciray]

Here are some more points I've gleaned from studying eles: - The fact that the males will leave their natal herd and roam far and wide to find a lady ele to mate with is key to preserving genetic diversity. - The males, just like the matriarchs, build up quite a formidable knowledge of migration routes, water holes, and feeding spots. - when there is a group of males, the younger ones that are structured around an older "head" male are called « askaris » - older males will typically play a key role in keeping the younger bulls in check, and teaching them the correct complex elephant "etiquette," disciplining them if necessary. There is also a hormonal component to this where the presence of older males will down regulate testosterone levels in younger males. Recommend googling the story of Pilkensberg National Park's elephant bulls.

[@janetbowersox83]

Sip! My morning fix with coffee all of you at HERD and thr ellies! Nice to see how the wild bulls feel comfortable!

[@crystalheart9]

That water is so muddy but they seem to drink it ok mud and all. Love this video with Adine talking to the ellies.🐘🐘💙💙🥰

[@annehaight9963]

They don't really have a choice. Most wild animals take water in whatever form they can get it.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

@crystalheart9 They are quite clever when it comes to ensuring they have clean drinking water. The muddy water is cleared by using their trunks to clear the dirt off the water’s surface before drinking, also they might use their tusks to dig holes in the ground to access cleaner water below the surface.

[@crystalheart9]

@@herdelephantorphanage Wow, thank you so much for this information about the elephants. I love your channel.

[@crystalheart9]

@@annehaight9963 Yes that's true and I'm sure they are very adaptable and use to it.🐘🥰💙

[@herbertschnipsel3897]

Es sah aus, als wenn die Wilden Bullen sich wundern als Adine rumbled 😃😃🥰🥰

[@janparish7895]

I guess it's not everyday you stop your car and have a chat with two wild bull elephants!! 😊. They seem quite unfazed. I wonder if they "picked up" that Adine is a human who poses no threat. Lovely video. Thank you 💙🐘🐘💙🙏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, elephants can become familiar with people they see often and recognise familiar humans by their scent, voice, and other sensory information.

[@juliesong4123]

What a treat! Thank you for sharing with us!❤

[@nenephant4831]

Adine surely has a big advantage in making friend with ellies ... she speaks "elephant rumbling" 😊 ❤🐘❤🐘❤🐘

[@mamatasarkar6620]

How wonderful to see them so happy It's the life they all deserve. Thank you carers at 🐘🐘the herd. ❤

[@hensley6953]

Thanks!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your kind donation, it is appreciated.🙏🐘

[@VanessaGreenlee-l6z]

I send my much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ to all my beautiful African elephants friends.god bless them everyday,as well of they're caretakers,sponsors,and donors.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏

[@Mary-us8jb]

I was remembering the time Mambo left one night to follow a wild herd! That was when I learned the basics of tracking, then a helicopter was brought in to assist with looking for the naughty Mambo. ;o)

[@janparish7895]

@Mary-us8jb Mambo is a character for sure but it's difficult not to love him!! 😊💙🐘🙏

[@patdrake8859]

That was wonderful!!

[@bonnieboyle2030]

I love these intelligent beautiful creatures. ❤❤

[@monikawagner8416]

Mambo has some swagger in his walk guess it comes from the name! Mama Lundi behind him! The bulls sure liked hearing Adine. Love the HERD ❤️❤️🐘🐘!!

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Gracias ADINE es la mejor Mamá humana y comprensiva para toda la manada de elefantes de JABULANI 🐘🙏 Gracias Señores cuidadores.

[@luciennescarano8330]

C'est impressionnant de voir ces éléphants de si grande taille et qui pèsent plusieurs centaines de kg,et qui se déplace avec grâce ❤❤

[@michelfauteux4500]

Ils sont énormes mais pas obèses. En effet, ils incarnent la grâce et la douceur.

[@francoisebeylie2923]

On dirait vraiment qu'ils viennent sur nous au tout début du film, ils sont superbes. Ils marchent avec un gracieux déhanchement naturel que pourraient leur envier les top models.

[@michelfauteux4500]

@@francoisebeylie2923 En plus, ils, elles vieillissent bien !

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Hi, Mambo, hi Lundi 😃❤❤. The wild male elephants were very peaceful near Adine ❤❤🐘🐘. Adine, thank you for the video 🌹.

[@anapiresdecarvalho5241]

🙏🐘💚🍼🐾Dearest Adine, bless your heart for becoming my dreams come true...Being part of Nature and let Nature be it is only for the chosen ones!🐾🍼💚🐘🙏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Well said, 👏🐘🐘🐘🌳.

[@francescaa8331]

So amazing to see their wild cousins. 💜🐘💜

[@ladyjustice1474]

You can definitely see the difference between the herd and the 2 wild bulls. Their alertness and how they hold themselves speaks volumes. Despite knowing Adine is not a threat they still had their guard up.

[@jamiecasey9800]

These Bulls may be wild but clearly trust Adine. And who wouldn't want to spend a few minutes having a conversation with such Handsome Boys? 🦣🦣💞 We are so blessed to have such Majestic Creatures on our planet and 🙏thanks to Adine the HERD family and the many amazing conservation organizations that devoted their lives to saving and preserving the real worlds treasures. 🙏Bless them all 🦣🦣💞🦏🦛🦒🦓🐗🌍❤️🙏

[@stephensfarms7165]

Thanks so much for showing the elephants this morning. Great job HERD. Enjoyed watching them, as always 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ruthied.3219]

I have to check on the herd every day or my day is not complete. Celebrating Khanyisa's birthday was so special..❤

[@StephenDouglas-s6j]

These bulls felt no threat coming from adine what a wonderful sight adine as got great respect for these wonderful elephants adine you have got a wonderful herd and show great respect for all elephants you are a star

[@StephenDouglas-s6j]

Thank all of you at the herd always a big fan you all work hard for these magnificent elephants thank you all

[@dianaring3659]

❤❤❤❤Magnifiques images, cet amour d Adine pour ces éléphants, est très émouvant 😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@sallyrickerson9139]

Hello Adine~ Thank you for capturing this encounter on your phone for us! They seem very calm with your presence and seemed to enjoy you talking to them. Have a beautiful day and may God bless all at HERD and all the wild Animals too so they stay safe and healthy.🙏🙏🙏 🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎🖤🤍🤎

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you too, 🐘🐘🙏💗.

[@Kimtwister]

AWWWWWW GREAT VIDEO GUYS BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YU HUGS TO ALL MY BEAUTIFUL BABIES

[@karenweaver134]

Mambo is such a big handsome guy!❤

[@VanessaGreenlee-l6z]

It is always,pleasant for me,to see my beautiful African elephants friends,walking peacefully,everywhere.❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏

[@denisewalberg5803]

Adine doing one of the things she loves best, sweet talking to the Elephants. ❤

[@martinapeleskova9432]

Děkuji Adine❤🎉

[@greenavital5478]

Fascinating, Thank you for this video

[@candidaprout560]

Hi khanisa ❤️💕 hi all elephants 🐘❤️. Thanks very much Adine 🌹 and wonderful careers 🍀

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Good afternoon.

[@debraevans6795]

THANKS FOR SHARING ADINE! HAPPY OCTOBER! SENDING TRUNKFULS OF LOVE TO ALL HERD CARERS AND ELEPHANTS!🫶🙏🐿🍂🍁🌰🇺🇸🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@archiemustachie3693]

The wild bulls are so gorgeous, and completely relaxed with Adine's presence and conversation. In my head they're on the way to see if Mambo wants to come out and have some fun 🤭😆

[@herdelephantorphanage]

No, please don't say that, just imagine Mambo on a night out with the wild ellies, 😯😜🐘.

[@archiemustachie3693]

@@herdelephantorphanage 😆🤭

[@loum5143]

Adine the QUEEN of interaction and communication with these ellies🐘and rhino's🦏 as well and I love it.This was wonderful and enjoyable.I love the world you live in and would love to be a part of it in person as I am an animal lover as well TY for the vids🙏🙏🙏

[@michelfauteux4500]

Thank you for the overview of yours and wild ellies relationship. Again, not unlike humans. And thank you for filming the best part of my day. Big hugs.

[@lesleyhook3472]

Jaunty Mambo and rumbly Lundi; all is well with the herd ❤️ An amazing encounter with the two wild bulls; I under their temperament can turn in a heartbeat! So sweet the way they listened to you, Adine; he definitely wanted to join his pal in that swim! Your voice encouraged his pal to splash and play, but his friend wasn’t sure was he. Then, a little ear ‘flap and slide’ and he was told it’s time to move on and follow his buddy. Every day is so different out in the bush. Thank you, Adine, for stopping to take the time to record this. Loved it. ❤️🐘❤️

[@joymoore7517]

Such beautiful beautiful indeed!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ebillie1181]

Those fellas are lucky Mambo the Mischievous is not there. He'd run off with them...and become the 3 Musketeers. Ooh antelope in the distance coming up to the bar!

[@francoisebeylie2923]

The three Musketeers were four : Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d'Artagnan.

[@ebillie1181]

@@francoisebeylie2923 Dumas would be proud of your representation. However, in my novel Mambo will just have these 2 Cyrano and Hercule as his posse. 😉

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you, enjoyed that

[@irupelopez9760]

Mambo "bonita" face......❤

[@silviacristinafalcone3406]

They're so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Liz_678]

Majestic❤. Love the purr rumbles❤

[@evonwilliams-z7b]

This is just one beautiful herd I'm so glad that I'm a part of them they are so well taking care of and loved and i just love Adine and her caregivers for the love and care that they give to all of them and they are so spoiled and that's the way they should be this is really so beautiful out there thank you for sharing them with us 🎉😂😂😂❤❤❤🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Evon, we are grateful for these great comments, thanks for being such a fantastic follower!

[@gabriellew6467]

A bit of teenage defiance there with Mambo - wants to walk just where you stand 🤗🐘❤

[@MariahMunnis]

What a magnificent close- up of Linda.

[@janparish7895]

Lundi looks magnificent too!! 😊 I am just joking with you and no offence intended. Good old predictive text! Thank you for making me smile 😊 💖🐘💖🙏

[@MariahMunnis]

@@janparish7895 😊😊

[@cemarie5471]

Happy Friday to everyone Helloooo our precious babies❤❤❤

[@archiemustachie3693]

Mambo has that "Saturday Night Fever" swagger 😂

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Beautiful Mambo 🐘 and mama Lundi 🐘. Adine what a sight to see these 2 young bulls 🐘🐘 at the water hole and not even paying any attention to you. I love it when you rumble to the elephants 🐘. Would you happen to know about what age they are and when do bulls 🐘 start to go into musth? Have a wonderful day Jabulani HERD family ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

[@lisahenrichs2724]

My nose hurts when I watch them put water up theirs to drink lol

[@K-D76]

I love watching Adine interact with the wild ellies. I don't know if anyone else picked it up but after Adine asks the wild ellies if they are alone @2:56 the ellie on the right looked like it was shaking it's head yes. Thank you to everyone at HERD for all you do for these gentle giants ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🙏❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️🙏.

[@tantone0157]

They look to be very healthy young bulls

[@Claire11elliott]

Adine got a rumble from one of the wild bulls 😃.

[@animalsoundsreal]

It's interesting to see elephants🐘🐘🐘 in the wild🤝👍

[@CristinaF210]

as mischievous as mr mambo is, he is becoming so incredibly beautiful and oops dare I say respectful ??♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@janparish7895]

@CristinaF210 I agree - he is developing into a beautiful bull.😊 As regards respectful, well as naughty as he can be at times, I reckon he is. He certainly was after they tracked him down and he got a good "telling off" from his mother 🤭🙏

[@lynne0410]

This is Brilliant thanks.

[@jaray2555]

I love watching elephants from the back. They’re so funny cuz they look like their pants don’t fit ❤

[@joannetaylor6759]

I love to see Mambo walk he has a unique cool style ♥️♥️

[@sueanderson-croft6268]

Just sooo amazing xxxx❤❤❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Roughcoat2006]

Fascinating.

[@ctrl_alt_delete4729]

Wow, awesome video ❤🥰🐘

[@elizabethjoypodesta3827]

God that's so special to see

[@marsuini]

The wild elephants do not seem to mind Adine…they are not secreting

[@darilynadams7281]

Thks Adine explaining to us about the visiting boys eles. 😃👩🇦🇺🐘

[@DawnWood-w3e]

Beautiful creatures...how old would those bulls have been?❤❤🐘

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

I'm just guessing, but I think the bigger one might be 25-30? I hope they answer your question!

[@DawnWood-w3e]

@@GuantanamoBayBarbie2 Thank you...

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

@@DawnWood-w3e You're welcome. 🙂 Rough guesstimate at best, though.

[@juliajohnson6022]

Thank you for the info on elephants. I didn’t know all of that.🤓🇺🇸❤️

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

The bulls were told about the nice herd elephant hotel in the area 😂

[@paulalim1476]

All you can eat buffet!

[@mariafont8826]

Me encantó. ❤

[@mariannesanders2831]

Wunderschoene Aufname Danke Klasse❤

[@suzannechance5876]

I love to hear the scuffle of elephant feet on the hard pan. Is that weird? 😊

[@elizabethjoypodesta3827]

How v interesting I'm sure ardinebthey have seen you before how v cool

[@JonahzVoice3-4]

Right about 1:00, those are some baggy pants 👖 they're wearing today! 😊

[@cynthiamoore3250]

Very informative, I do wonder where where do the wild herds rest at night 🌙 😊

[@sidneymcfadden3857]

Are the wild ellies, in your area, protected from poachers, as well?

[@JulieRushworth-k4w]

You'd think so!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hello Sydney, yes the Anti-Poaching Unit patrols the entire reserve.

[@MaisieTiani]

@@herdelephantorphanageoh thank god 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Hola Mambo 🐘 joven y rosagante ,sus hermosos Colmillos poco a poco van creciendo , Mamá elefante Lundi 🐘 siempre está alerta en tu comportamiento Muchacho! Asi que toda la.manada de elefantes de JABULANI 🐘 llegan a la laguna para donde disfrutar de un buen baño, Mamá humana ADINE los acompaña ,junto con los señores cuidadores

[@herdelephantorphanage]

When it comes to Mambo, we all need to be on guard, our little energetic and mischievous boy. Mayhem mixed with sweetness. 🐘🐘🐘🐘😯💗🙏.

[@greg1083]

Is it possible they can smell elephant scent from Aidne from her interaction with the herd moments ago?

[@francoisebeylie2923]

I think so.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, it’s quite possible! Elephants have an incredibly acute sense of smell, which they use for communication and recognition. They can detect a wide range of scents, including those from other elephants.