Elephant, Fishan Gets Lost, Mambo Takes on Sebakwe & Khanyisa Stays Close to Lundi

[@gabe-po9yi]

Picturing big bull Fishan panicking at the separation from his siblings, and them all rushing back to face whatever sort of trouble he might be in. Them answering his trumpets - We hear you and we’re on the way. Maybe there are some, but I can’t think of any other mammal group that would exhibit all of these behaviors. A lesson in just how important every single member is. Truly touching.

[@Buba417]

Agree. Well said. Their family dynamic is incredible.

[@rennierad]

I feel this same, just the sound of his trumpet and his herds response puts a lump in your throat right now. ❤

[@whatsmamacookin4us]

Yes these elephants are amazing

[@christineh4782]

Yes! I agree. The herds bond is a very special one.

[@barbaragalbreth4429]

"There is strength in numbers," said the wise matriarch

[@jtg8602]

We all appreciate so much when their carers speak...they are so beloved

[@herdelephantorphanage]

That’s really great to hear xx thank you 😊

[@jlw22356]

Yes agreed.

[@christinatweet6580]

"animal, animal, animal, animal!" I got a kick out of THAT carer calling... 🥰🙃🤗. Also, who is that scamp POOPING right during Godknows' narration?? big tusks...???🤔🤔

[@ginangan8892]

I cannot praise Kumbura enough for watching over the babies at all times,and Tokwe is such a responsible elephant.I just pray that we human can learn from them.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Kumbura is so dedicated, attentive and loyal! Truly amazing 😻

[@janetclark9366]

Sadly US human are rotton to the our core compared to animals we learn nothing

[@vojaro5669]

Fishan, please be careful. I hope his leg isn’t the cause of him holding back. He is such a majestic boy.

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

The more I watch videos like this the more my admiration, respect, reverence and love for these gentle giants increases. 💞 Thank you so much for this wonderful video that fuels our love for elephants, dear friends. God bless and protect you all. 😍💕💞🐘🐘🐘💞💕💦🙋🙏

[@karencawthorn3173]

And their caretakers as well.

[@kathleenyoung8916]

Someone should record the sound of elephants moving in the water for an hour or so... it’s such a soothing sound.

[@ruthhaught4296]

I am just amazed at how quiet they are when they are running. Such a huge majestic animal running so quietly❤️

[@duanerosenzweig9805]

Like the scuffing of their feet as they walk...

[@justmejo9008]

Right! This was so fun to watch 🤗

[@usaolecram]

I almost had a heart attack when I read Fishan went missing. What a relieve he is well now. I can imagine how worried you guys were with one of your “big boys” missing.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Especially dear Fishan 😥 so glad he rumbled out to everyone and his herd came running

[@michele21auntiem]

@@herdelephantorphanage i was afraid he had hurt his leg again. He is such a wonderful creature.

[@jaycuzman625]

Yes

[@marjzeit]

@@jaycuzman625 I'm

[@Buba417]

@@herdelephantorphanage I wonder how long he’d been missing. It looked like ages ... I was so worried something bad would happen to him or to one of the caretakers. With all the ellies running to find Fishan anything could happen.

[@melaD333]

Oh Fishan my boy! Don’t scare us like that! Glad he was okay and he caught up with the group. I would always be afraid he was hurt again 😭 I just want to give him a big hug and trunk rub! ❤️

[@shirleymorris9194]

Oh how I'd love to hug an ele-- especially Fishan Jabu Timisa Lundi and the ever loving Khanyisa! Lammie too!💕💕💕

[@jankent5677]

Much impressed with Tokwe and Sebakwe’s encounter. She turned and faced him, he backed off like a true gent! Such a treat to see Somopane up close. He is truly majestic😊

[@annehaight9963]

Yup, she turned and faced him, and her body language was like, "Ok, that's enough, buddy, relax."

[@ginaparvin562]

Can really see more of their individual personalities today. Everyone came to fishans rescue, glad he's safe 😊

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It was so heartwarming to see them coming together in the end, that’s where they want to be, together 🥰🥰

[@shirleymorris9194]

My thoughts too. Each member counts and is unique--and no one must get left behind. I thrill to see them close together, the bonding of the herd so apparent. Gives me goose bumps😆💕🐘🐑💕

[@tamarahorn1506]

@@herdelephantorphanage mñnn,

[@Buba417]

@@shirleymorris9194 Agree. They’ve developed a beautiful family dynamic.

[@sharonbarton1888]

So beautiful, may they always be safe and protected from harm.

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

Thank you for the lovely treat of over 25 minutes = it was marvellous. All the communication and the trumpeting demonstrates how much they care about each other.

[@jacquelineganske7809]

25 mins was a satisfying view!

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Adorabile Fishan 💙💙🧡🧡❤️❤️ ti sei sentito solo è disperso, ma ti sono venuti a cercare mio caro tesoro!!!!!!

[@MagnoliaBelle]

Oh, the antics of elephants🥰! A good swim, a good forage, a good dusting, and oh, so good a scratch!🐘🎋 Happy all is well with Fishan and to witness the love of the family. And their eyes...beautiful souls. Great video❤️!

[@christinatweet6580]

and, don't forget "a good bathroom break" ! Which elephant is that in the center of the "screen" when carer (Godknows?) is telling the story 1:31 ? Bubi?

[@rancidcrawfish]

5:28 I swear Tokwe is the perfect looking lady elephant 😍🥰🤩

[@Word-Smithy]

It's wonderful to see that, in a crisis, little Khanyisa knows her place, does not panic and stays close behind Lundi. Great job with safely integrating her into the herd. She'll be alright! Side note: It's always the guys getting into trouble. If Tokwe could speak, the stories she would tell.

[@tamo9520]

😄

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Khanyisa is learning great ellie skills from some wonderful matriarchs! 💕🐘💕

[@whitekasimir3752]

I have learned that male elephants are normally lonely wanderers while females stuck together in groups. Is it possible that Fishan can not hear so good that he has lost contact? It is said that elephants can hear everything over miles far away so it would be no problem to find back to the herd later. He is a big bull. And yes, Khanyisa: As I wrote in a former video: The baby turns left, everybody follows left. She turns right, everybody follows right. As a true princess does. :D

[@palmaleestephens1906]

😂

[@zamzamahmed8139]

😂😂🐘🐘🐘👏

[@erinh.1577]

I think this is the best video yet!! You are so kind to show us so many things through your eyes! I love the Herd and everyone involved in caring for these wonderful amazing creatures ❤.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Oh how wonderful! Thank you for caring too!

[@jankent5677]

Yes, it was a real action adventure suspense vid today - with a happy ending! Very Hollywood and everyone is a star❣️Actually, I think Lammie is the director 🤔

[@jacquelineganske7809]

@@jankent5677 haha!

[@ermelindaward2395]

It was great hearing all those trumpet calls. "hey Fishan, where r u"? They reply...."We're over here waiting for you....."

[@shannondelong3248]

We have mystery (where is Fishan?) and the herd and carers become detectives! We have 🦆, 🐘, interaction. We have entertaining water play, whom is playing with whom? This is so much better than any Mini Series I have ever watched. 🤣 Thank you for including us all! you are so appreciated ❣️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Such thrilling moments! So glad you enjoyed them too! We’re so grateful to have you watch them with us! 💕🦆🐘 we even have a guest performance from the duck again

[@jankent5677]

@@herdelephantorphanage And that is one brave duck you have there

[@jankent5677]

A very good play by play summarisation Shannon. Most exciting day with the Ellies❣️

[@audreybunyan1493]

It never gets old watching this stunning herd. Thankyou for allowing us to see them ❤️❤️

[@paulalim1476]

Fishan was concentrating on his snacks... Happens to the best of us!

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Hahahaha!

[@lindaj5492]

If Fishan used low frequency rumblings (which carry well over long distances) to alert the herd, and the herd responded by loud trumpeting, is the herd telling Fishan “We’re coming to help you” and at the same time warning any predator “We’re coming - watch out!”. It’s a very scary sound, especially when you know they’re really big but you can’t see them until they’re close 😱

[@muffassa6739]

I've enjoyed watching your videos of your wonderful Elephants . There's so much love and gentleness from your herd all the years of love and care from you and your caretakers.

[@sharona1112]

I love when the Carers tell us about what they know and learned, it is so from the heart.

[@dadams9158]

Andine, Yes they are a big herd and a beautiful herd. They are healthy and happy. They seem to have all they need. Their life is good. Thank you.

[@patsymclaughlin2331]

I’m new here. Where have you been all my life? I live in Tennessee near an elephant sanctuary in Hohenwald that takes retired older ellies that have been used by humans like in circuses or logging, etc. They get to live out their old age without human intervention other than veterinarians as necessary and carers that see to their appropriate food intake and help them enjoy life as they wander thousands of acres with ponds and lakes. There are seperate Asian and African areas. They eventually bond with other elephants. Altho I support them financially along with thousands of other people no one is allowed to see them. They do have cameras set up. Anyway it is a treat to watch your herd in the actual African veldt and learn their names and personalities. I’ll be back!!

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Welcome to the best place on the internet. The elephant sanctuary near you sounds like heaven for these hardworking, retired ellies! Imagine what a relief it is for them to relax and remember what it is like to live closer to their natural life. So happy this place exists!

[@suelittle253]

Yes, little Khanyisa takes everything in stride. I think she is going to be an elephant that remains calm and makes good decisions.

[@ronnegold7133]

I am happy that Fishan was reunited with his family without any injuries. This video demonstrates how important each one of these elephants are to their herd. Very inspiring.

[@victorhayes9975]

Yes!

[@Mountlougallops]

We need to buy you a drone camera so that you can have it for emergencies.

[@dorothynelson8620]

Good idea Linda.

[@mary-anneswanson8445]

Very happy to see this adventure ends well with a big pool party

[@bridgeth6864]

I love it when the elephants submerge and look like elephant submarines. 😁

[@katalac]

You wouldn't think they are such good swimmers!

[@Buba417]

Agree! They love the water.

[@carolenolan6564]

What do you do out when a storm comes along? Do you and the elephants try to go for cover? How do you protect you selves and do the elephants just stand in the storm? Lightening?

[@liedersanger1]

When she’s in the bush alone, I wonder that Adine doesn’t seem worried about predators! I am and I’m sitting in my living room far away...

[@barbaragalbreth4429]

The only predator that would dare with a herd this size not far behind is the man.

[@robertwashburn1085]

I have no doubt whatsoever, that should any thing...or any person dare attack Adine that , who ever or what ever would b in serious trouble ! The herd would protect her as one of their own ( along with the caregivers )

[@karengalileo9725]

The Jubulani Herd is magnificent. This video is truly spectacular 💜

[@lorischwind1048]

What would we do without Mambo? He's such a baby boy.

[@jazumioshiro3936]

Nós podemos sentir a preocupação dos elefantes e dos humanos quando um da manada se desgarra, meu coração ficou apertado ... Quando vi que um cuidador o achou e está voltando fiquei tranquila

[@mariafont8826]

The herd at the dam: they are big, healthy and loved. 🌟

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Fishan is quite the character! I was happy to see the video when he recovered from a broken leg. That took a lot of care and love to heal that leg. I've seen other elephants that don't get that kind of care and it can be life-threatening. Fishan is an important part of the herd, so all the ellies noticed when he began trumpeting in concern that they'd moved ahead. It's amazing how well they communicate over long distances. I love this herd and am so happy Khanyisa is with these great elephants and human beings! It's the best place for an orphan elephant.💕

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

We are Family says it all

[@KatherineUribe-1]

@@shirleyleichliter4487 Exactly!👍💕🐘🐘🐘💕

[@jankent5677]

@@KatherineUribe-1 Ditto that

[@noman-jb3]

Fish likes to linger. The herd acted as if he’d been missing for days lol. That’s love.

[@skalrask8097]

Elephants making waves in their pool party. If one listens to the sound(when the herd plays with water making waves)with eyes closed..it almost sounds like the sea waves on a seashore! Glad fishan got found out by his herd after all!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Sebakwe is definitely king of the waves 🌊 🏄‍♂️

[@shirleylaboy603]

The more I watch them the easier to tell who is who and their behaviors. Thanks for sharing. 🙂❤🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@zsong9600]

Really enjoy watching them play in the water. It must feel great to such a huge and heavy animal to be able to be sort of weightless. I wonder if family is even that much more important to a herd of orphans?

[@k.tinder8905]

It is more important to orphans. It comes from a deeper feeling in the heart. An idea of the deepness, is like being born in your country or being naturalized by it. Those who come to a country from another country, then become citizens of the new country, are perhaps the most patriotic citizens of their new country. So it is with orphans. But to clench the deal, to make it a full circle deal, the new family or country must accept the new member as their own. Never again to be introduced as orphans integrated into a family(I'm not speaking of animals such as khanysia) but as a sister, brother, son, etc. Once intge family Noone is a orphan and should not ever be introduced as one.

[@MsLilac88]

I really love elephants so much, they are beautiful, intelligent & strong 😊

[@cls9876]

What a wonderful solid family unit with immense bonding credit to the carers

[@rennierad]

Wow up close and personal, 22:28 hello beautiful elephant. Very interesting video, thank you for allowing us into your world. Much love from USA ❤

[@scottstangeland2878]

OMG the love of elephants is just astounding!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lindawalker8312]

So glad Fishan found his herd! Will you have to separate any of the young bulls from this herd in the future?

[@jchee207]

Tokwe is so beautiful 🌼🌼🌼

[@b.earich6219]

I love watching them play in the water. I was fascinated how you could hear them all calling and trumpeting to each other...counting heads as any good parent would do. Then they came out of the woods and Wow was surprised how big the herd really was. These are happy elephants and great humans!!!!

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Fish must have been so upset. Thank goodness the herd could hear him rumbling.

[@mobiles9315]

Adine tq very much for your love and support God bless you always have a blessed day tq

[@samanthasnyder9087]

Hi Godknows! Much love to you and the other wonderful carers that take such wonderful care of this majestic family.

[@christinatweet6580]

❤️❤️🌞❤️ Godknows! 😑🥰

[@dizziechef9502]

People should learn from the animal world on how to love and care for their young and each other.

[@suerichards47]

Just like big kids really enjoying the water.

[@juliehoffman6292]

So relaxing watching the elephants enjoy a swim

[@Buba417]

My heart broke ten times while Fishan was lost. Omg, I hope all is well with him and everyone already left that distressing minutes behind. It’s always great to watch the herd swimming with their periscopes above the water. Have a great day, Herd and Jabulani friends. 💕🐘💕🐘💕🐘💕🐑💕🐑💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you! Our hearts were also a bit rattled at first but everyone was content and together again and able to shake off the energy in the dam in the end 😀❤️ have a beautiful day!

[@Buba417]

@@herdelephantorphanage Great to know that everything is good now! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷💕🐘💕

[@8ftbed]

Snorkles.

[@theresahart212]

Beautiful, lovely intelligent animals. If man only took the time to understand God’s “divine essence “ in all those He has created.

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

I so agree. The elephants are so awesome/being speechless just watching them. "DIVINE ESSENCE!"

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Got a bit worried did Fishan hurt his leg again, fortunately not. With ears and trunk like that, one isn't likely to accidentally get lost from one's herd. Can hear (maybe smell too) each others kilometers away. And they all know that area so well, easy to find the others. They just wanted Fishan to rejoin the group.

[@candidaprout560]

Glad everyone is doing well. Thanks for the care and help you give them. I wish you the best and to all of them

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so very much 😊🌿 all the best to you

[@kettlebellyogini]

Thank you for the beautiful and healing video. What a stress reliever. 💞💞💞🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@conniealford1020]

This is two months old and I don't know how I missed this video. I love it!! Very exciting. Watching the herd love each other is the highlight of my day. Thank you!!💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘

[@naima7881]

Hello again and again from Denmark 🇩🇰 to the wonderful caregivers💐🐘 who every day dedicate their help and love to this beautiful family🐘🐘 I admire you all 🙏💐🥰🙏🐘💐🙋🏻‍♀️

[@jimbo91262]

Tokwe is such a magnificent herd leader. Such a strong protector. What is her age?

[@christinatweet6580]

Tokwe is mid-30's in age. Such a wonderful, sweet & strong elephant 🥰. I always remember her 2 dgtrs are " the 2 P's"--- Pisa and LimPoPo..." We'll never know ..from the same father?? 🤔🤔

[@lorischwind1048]

Glad Fishan is ok. I couldn't stand it if Fishan got hurt. He does his best getting around with that broken leg.

[@johannacontent2613]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video❤

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Could you please caption what the carer is saying in the beginning of this? I’m hard of hearing and with the wind I just can’t make out the words ☹️. Very frustrating for me as I want to “hear” every word when it comes to our Ellie’s! The rest of this vid is just so relaxing to watch. I can feel. tension just draining away. ❤️❤️❤️🤗 *now that I’ve figured out what happened I can’t express how wonderful it is to see our magnificent herd in action! The human herd escorting Fishan, the Ellies running to him, Khanyisa knowing what to do in the “emergency”, Tokwe making sure the herd is settled before relaxing herself, Sebakwe chasing Tokwe (hahaha), Limpopo and Somopane checking in with Andine. My heart is so full of love and respect.

[@bruceanderson5538]

How utterly emotional to hear their deep concern. Such faces of absolutely IMMORTAL BEAUTY! So truly humbling, ...

[@juditate111]

Khanyisa looks so impossibly small walking alongside the adults. Fishan seems to have lost his concentration briefly there for a minute. Get sidetracked, Fishan? I do that a lot. The duck in the water was interesting, didn't seem to mind sharing with the elephants. I love watching all the herd lined up together. They are so impressive! Good video, as always.

[@missymason2377]

Wow..magnificent animals so massive 😍such privilege to watch from new Zealand 🇳🇿😍

[@CristinaF210]

can you imagine having a dip and snack on your fav meal at the same time, Tokwe was enjoying the water and started eating the tree leaves as well, i love her, Sebakwe is such a big beautiful elephant just wow💖💖💖💖💖💖, Limpopo very sweet like her mom tokwe always caring for those around her smelling Adine to see all is alright. im so glad my sweet Fishan was found we ALL love you so so much and your caring heart Fishan, may you live a long happy healthy life sweet boy with your loving HERD and amazing humans all around you keep you safe 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖

[@pennysue8849]

I also love to read your discription of the adventure 😗 I do not see a place to donate to your wonderful sanctuary

[@telawilcox6640]

Do you ever run across snakes when you're out in the thick like that

[@katc2237]

They do seem rather excited or high energy do you have any idea why? Or maybe just the excitement of having to find Fish earlier??

[@renatapsarska4057]

When I read that Fishan got lost I was nervous ... It's good that everyone is together again! From Brasil!

[@davidt3956]

Sebakwe at around 9-10 minutes. It's hilarious seeing somebody that huge acting like a little boy at bath time.

[@priyapi6681]

It is so heartwarming to know how they look out for each other. Happy to see how they are enjoying themselves at the dam. All is well that ends well.

[@bellablock5864]

Oh I did miss one episode! What a great responsibility to be with the elephants out in the bush! Thanks to the carers for their great effort day by day.

[@jimmyguitar2933]

My life's dream has been to visit Africa. Originally I wanted to climb Kilamanjaro but I'm older now & partially disabled so I've had to let that one go.😢 Now I only wish to visit an elephant reserve, perhaps HERD, perhaps another one, and see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. And of course to scratch Khanyisa's ears! I love you all and am so grateful for the work you do and letting us share in a small part of it. 🙏

[@dixiee3554]

Awww . . . Sweet boy Fishan! 🥰 Where did everybody go??!! And I loved the look Tokwa gave Sebakwe after she got out of the water. Cool it!! 🤨 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@jolesliewhitten6545]

Love Tokwe! Big Mama!

[@christinatweet6580]

Just a total big sweetie!! ♥️♥️

[@57Pinky_Promise65]

Love to spend a little time with the herd. So glad Fishan got back with the herd. Anything can happen when they aren't together. Our baby girls Khanisa & Timisa are growing so fast. Thank yiu for giving us a video of our beloved elephants, cares, Adine! ❤💕

[@Beruthiel45]

Thank you for the lovely visit with the herd, missed you! Xx

[@jacquelineganske7809]

I’ve missed them too. Didn’t they look fantastic?

[@Beruthiel45]

@@jacquelineganske7809 Oh yes. 😊

[@chichitex1252]

I wish I could literally take a walk with herd to dam every day. In my heart I’m with them today.

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Me too!

[@KaDClair]

Yet another Beautiful Shining example of 🐘’s dedication to Family. Also, depicting their Compassion, Empathy, Intelligence, and Loving nature. If only some humans would follow these same Glowing examples of Wildlife ~ Our World 🌎🌏🌍 would be in a much better place! Thank you for sharing❤️🙏🌈🌺

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Sweet Limpopo comes to check Adine. Is there something interesting in Adine's knee?

[@jacquelineganske7809]

It looked like Limpopo was exploring the tear in the jeans. 😊

[@dontpanick3409]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@patricia2645]

The herd sure missed Fishan. They certainly care and watch over each other, not just the babies

[@katalac]

My father used to think he was great when he collected ivory. My new saying " no tusk for you"

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Only tusks for elephants 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jacquelineganske7809]

@@herdelephantorphanage Your message has been HERD load and clear. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Tokwe La.Matriarca 🐘 es la responsable guía de toda la manada de elefantes al darse cuenta que Fishan estuvo perdido por un momento ,todos los Elefantes se preocuparon y esperaron hasta que lo encontraron El Señor Stavros estuvo comentando acerca de Fishan 🐘

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

OH Fishan calls with trunk the herd hear Fishan and answer with trunks I am glad Fishan is not hurt he was I think eat leaves and the herd walk away. But the herd knows and they come togher thank you carers it is so important that carers with by the Herd.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

That was an unusual experience. It shows how tightly knit the herd truly is. I'm glad that Fishan was alright - not like Mambo's overnight adventure! 😉❤🐘

[@conniehobbs6516]

It’s funny. How do you lose an elephant? Ha ha

[@varshasrivastva8554]

If it is destined to me .one day I would be with you all.seeking for that day.

[@anabrown8646]

Amazing best video so much for us to see and learn so happy to see all was fine finally

[@vblackwell3347]

An MIA. The search party was on it. Mission accomplished. All is well. Celebrate!

[@england6013]

That was a bit scary when they all started trumpeting. But truly wonderful how they showed their concern. They are so acutely aware of each other.

[@christinatweet6580]

Hmmm...not REALLY scary. More like thrilling!! 🤔🤔❤️😑❤️😨

[@Jkatz9y]

Dear Fishan! I'm happy all ended well.. And little Khanyisa still looks so small by comparison...

[@janetclark9366]

Thank GOD HES SAFE I bet HES TRUMPETING IM IN TROUBLE BUT GLAD I CAN HEAR MY FAMILY .AS BIG AS THEY ARE THEY ARE SO FRAGILE IN MANY WAYS BLESSING TO YOU ALL 🙏

[@jgsmile1331]

What about snakes as you walk through the brush and grass? I assume elephant skin is to thick but human skin? Glad they answered the call to each other. Love to all.

[@missymason2377]

Kaynesia , love 💘❤💕♥💖

[@TlanImass]

lol, who's that LITERALLY video "bombing"?!?!? lmao!