Elephant moments in the bush with Khanyisa, Klaserie and Kumbura

Klaserie, Kumbura and Khanyisa spent some time with Adine during a late August morning walk. (Unseen Footage)
Xander, Adine's son, accompanied them to take a few photos of any memorable moments between the elephants. (we will share a few pics from that morning tomorrow).
Shortly before Khanyisa's 10 AM bottle, the cows (females) started to huddle around Khanyisa as she began to rumble, letting everyone know she was hungry and ready for her milk. As soon as Godknows and Adine called, the little elephant dashed to get to her bottle and happily guzzled the milk away as Kumbura watched on as always.
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[@waitwhat6882]

Love watching my daily Khanyisa and family herd videos ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

💜💜💜

[@quadbox]

The little back leg cross always kills me! 💘

[@svetlanaross9273]

Wow!Wow!Wow! Oh, how lovely! Cute and simply sweet! I love it!

[@beverlywilliams6131]

Thank you for making my day brighter with Khanyisa.

[@lakshmibadrinath6963]

My day is never complete without saying hello to my HERD

[@hollyj7090]

yes ! and the worries of a day or two without a word from the HERD as well . 💕🐘💕🐑💕🤗

[@pauloliver1842]

agreed

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Lakshmi

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Not to worry, we will let you know if something is array!- sometimes we need a break from posting too to be fresh again!

[@hollyj7090]

@@herdelephantorphanage oh i completely understand ...a fresh outlook is a good thing ! do know you are most definitely appreciated 💕🤗

[@terrygreen5939]

Awe Khanyisa is so Loved !! :)

[@wendyrual7179]

Oh, I loved how little Khanyisa just appeared from the middle of the female Ellies, when being called for her morning milk! 💕💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

No need to call twice! ;-)

[@wendyrual7179]

@@herdelephantorphanage 😂😂😂💕

[@Franklin5261]

I just love these elephants 🐘 so much. 🥰🥰🥰

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Little Khanyisa, the joy of the herd! They are all so concerned with her well-being and are interested in her getting her bottle! How can they help but love such a good, sweet little baby like Khanyisa?! She's very loving and wants to be close with all the herd! Khanyisa is a wonderful little elephant and I love her!💕 And Lammie, too!💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Lots of love surrounding her always!

[@lunkis3233]

Cuteness overload ❤️ 🐘

[@Patriot842]

I wish she could touch my face. These guys have surely been blessed, to have the opportunity others could only dream about.

[@KimKim-wu7it]

Thank you for the daily walk with this unique herd. Very appreciated.

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

Brightening to my gloomy outside day...still smiling; Thankyou!!! Kumbura is a guardian and protector ! Such sweetness ☺💖💕💖

[@donaldscheer5206]

And Then Khanyisa gets her Formula! How Sweet! and caring both Her & Her Carer!

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Klaserie was very polite to come and greet you. Bubi and Kumbura watch Khanyisa so keenly when she comes to drink milk. Bubi's head looks twice the size of Kumbura's, hah, hah! Kumbura may be tall, but she is still slender girl.

[@pauloliver1842]

i need a elephant in my life

[@herdelephantorphanage]

:-)

[@mayraleticiaalvarezvargas7938]

I also need it, it is urgent😊❤️❣️❣️

[@joseethomas9405]

I nées Khaniysas , Lammy ,Adine ,buby,lundi klasserie tokwe mambo pisa timisa ,etc un m'y backyard,you know.???💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🐘💕💕💕🐘💘💕🐘💗💖😘

[@theannamueller]

The way all the elephants enjoy the crunchy twigs makes me want to go out and snack on some myself.

[@dorothynelson8620]

I snack when they're snacking and I gained 10 lbs. ;)

[@Liz_678]

Love the “purring” sounds they make. Little K comes when you call her💕.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Beautiful rumbles!

[@raygarcia8652]

Seeing Khanyisa and the herd brings a lot of Happiness to me with so much chaos as this world I find Joy with them every day😊🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐘👍

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So happy to hear that Ray... you are in our thoughts!

[@pondgazer1]

So good that there are such wonderful people to take care of them all

[@gabe-po9yi]

I think Kumbura is Khanyisa’s self-appointed bodyguard, lol. It seems I remember reading that she was also very protective of Timisa when she came to live there. I think she gets it in her head sometimes that SHE knows what’s best for the baby - just ask her! I’ve seen Lundi and Tokwe gently nudge her away, lol, so they can get some alone-time with Lil’ Miss Sunshine.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Yeah Kumbura is a good girl, Khanyisa definately is her adobted kid sister. And Timisa always often joins the two.

[@gabe-po9yi]

@@Aurinkohirvi It’s really touching how giving they are when they had such rough lives, themselves.

[@kathyhartje9510]

Beautiful

[@helainetessler1812]

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to watch these beautiful elephants! When I get stressed I go back and replay the videos and it has such a beautiful calming affect on me! You are truly blessed to have the opportunity to have such a beautiful relationship with these gentle giants! I pray one day soon that I can come for a visit if at all Possible! Thank you again!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So nice of you to say! It is motivating to hear how appreciated our little snippets of life here, are by others! Thank you Helaine

[@NanaVicki1]

Well put Helen, well put. It's how silently they walk that truly amazes me. They are so large and graceful. My little 5 year old neighbor says "they walk smooth".

[@herdelephantorphanage]

@@NanaVicki1 How sweet is that!

[@isawa6649]

What an inquisitive little trunk! Khanyisa was really "guzzling the milk away". Loved it. Thank you

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Glad you liked it!

[@theresawhitty8124]

She's growing so well. The peace and calm is contagious. ♥️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Theresa

[@joseethomas9405]

This is exacly what a was trying to say, earlier...💘I return to lOve peace And calm

[@chantalbaas8328]

Love these beautiful sweethearts sooo much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NanaVicki1]

The people on your team are amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@shubhadanene2822]

Wonderful to watch khanyisa lammie timisa and other magnificent elephants daily❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for sharing

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Our pleasure!

[@conniewrightsman9122]

What an amazing day it would be if we could spend it with elephants! 😊

[@varshasrivastva8554]

Adine surely you are beneficiated by God for such a great and brave work .

[@vegan1545]

I think I have " Elliedictive" aka Addiction to see Elephants..every day....LOL..especially the Pink Little One...hahahha ;)

[@Sheryl777]

Khanyisa has gotten to be a big girl now, compared to the videos I've watched where she was just a little baby.

[@marciavernor1849]

I love ❤️ watching all the videos you show us on KZbin. And the explanation about the elephants I.e., how far they can stretch their trunks As many people have expressed it’s relaxing and exciting to see Khanyisa and her new family. 💞💜💕🤗❤️

[@mayraleticiaalvarezvargas7938]

Thank you very much HERD for the videos❣️❣️ The love that the herd professes for Khanyisa is great that my heart is filled with beautiful and intense feelings🙂😃❤️. Kumbura is an incomparable older sister, always showing love, company and security to that beautiful Baby named Khanyisa, I love you both ❤️🐘🐘🐘🤗😘😃🙂 God Bless you always HERD 🙏❤️😊

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Our pleasure! you are quite right - Kumbura is such a wonderful older sister. She has really impressed us!

[@mayraleticiaalvarezvargas7938]

@@herdelephantorphanage It's awesome, wonderful ❤️🐘❤️🐘❣️ Thank you very much 😊🙂 HERD for responding to my comment. I love you❤️💓

[@anneforsberg6810]

💓Nice day for eating.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Such a joy they are!❤️

[@marinemom351]

This is the perfect way to bring my day to a close. Thank you for sharing 🐘❣️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

You are so welcome!

[@paulposey1162]

My baby looks better each day, her care givers come from God. I would love to be able to pet her, feed her, she has so much personality. God bless you all.

[@Treetimedragons]

LONG LIVE THE HERD!!\^-^/🧐👍💙🧡💙🧡 Haha they're so awesome :)

[@herdelephantorphanage]

ah... thank you!

[@Treetimedragons]

@@herdelephantorphanage Yhuppers! Always love your videos!🧐👍💙🧡💙🧡

[@btsarmylover6257]

They are so cool! Love, love the Ellie’s. This HERD especially! Lol.

[@lesleybonham1791]

Loved the video all the females surrounding Kanyisa soo protective n loving with her. She is growing n thrieving, the power of love from the herd n her humans bless all of you 🐘💕🐘💕🐘👼

[@markwaleedTV]

😍😍😍😘 i hope everyday upload videos

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Not always possible! But we do our best to post frequently! :-)

[@harbingerjitkaur923]

Pls give my blessings to ur son adine he is blessed vth a gold heart mom

[@herdelephantorphanage]

He definitely has a loving heart. He is studying to be a veterinarian!

[@pibbie807constantine6]

thank you so much for sharing. This shows just how much animals work with nature, and help prune the bush for a more lush growth. to me, it is a lesson, look at nature and it will give you signs, of we can all work together to make our planet, animals and man in that order.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

such true words!! and yes every creature plays delicate and major roles. It is a beautiful play called life!

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

Nice video

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you !

[@joseethomas9405]

Thé vidéo about thé 🐘🐘🐘🐘 really helped me yesterday,thé way that thé Elphents act really remind me how to become better person,they were around Knyisa,taking care of her,with affection ,love , protection ; for thèse messages...God bless you !anyways🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘(🐐🐘)💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Glad it helped in some way! That is really nice of you to share with us! Thank you. Hope you are feeling better

[@joseethomas9405]

🕊🕊🕊🕊i am a beliver! GOd is with US ....🕊🐘🐐🕊

[@raquelsofia7814]

💜

[@MonstersInMyBed]

These videos are so great and relaxing, thank you all for everything you do. Also khanyisa is so adorable making sure greet everyone even people so not to be rude ☺️ she's such a good girl

[@alyssachey8417]

I am really enjoying learning about the entire heard 💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Wonderful - thank you

[@renawright7054]

Thank you for all the cares and Adine thank you for the videos of all the Jabulani Herds, and Khanyisa day view the're wonderful to watch and very enjoyable this always makes my day thank you very much and keep them coming

[@clairelaker6035]

Wish you could make an hour long audio of their rumbles.... it's so wonderful I'm sure it would help my insomnia in these times.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It is very therapeutic to hear their rumbles!

[@narissama8670]

Love Elephants. Majestic in all ways. Thank you for these amazing animals God.

[@yvonnemarshall7416]

Hello so lovely to see Khanyisa with the herd and following Godknows for her milk Its 7 30pm here in England just getting dark it's just wonderful to keep in touch with you all Big Thank you from me Yvonne Mullion Cornwall England Night Night everyone X

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Night night Yvonne!!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

I just want to say thanks to you workers that has work with the 🐘 so much they know when their name is said out .

[@albasimonecosta1875]

💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@Nullcit]

❤️🐘❤️Maravilloso

[@herdelephantorphanage]

❤️🐘❤️

[@janetldoolittle3402]

All this time watching Khanysia grow I didn't recognize her here...she's blossomed! Only her beautiful pinky eyes distinguishes her...love our lil "Mexican"....LOL...😝

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She has grown a lot!

[@beulahcarter8045]

💗💗💗🐘🐘🐘🐘😍😍😍

[@herdelephantorphanage]

💗🐘

[@brandeissports3436]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜❤️

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

Good Morning everyone coming from Kathleen in British Columbia Canada. I have missed several vidios while receiving treatments. Cant get WiFi Connection in the hospital. I dont think I noticed the female's getting so agitated during a bush feeding. It makes you take notice just how deeply they love her and view her as their own child. I'm sure her suckling played a great role in that bound. It's still so amazing isnt it how this little baby found near death, then surviving, and now look at her. Does my heart good and I dont get tired of seeing the herd and Little Miss Sunshine along with her human family. 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤.

[@cherylpryde3092]

Kathleen Adriaensen Greetings from Ontario Kathleen. I hope you are feeling stronger. I love the Ellie’s and watch often. Stay safe.

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

@@cherylpryde3092 Heh Cheryl from Ontario. My father was in the Army " 22 years" so we were moving so often. As the middle of 2 sisters I was born and stayed in Alberta for several years before Dads last posting to B.C. I still consider myself as a PRAIRIE GIRL😉 and miss the seasons. People born in British Columbia think they have 4 seasons. Thank you so much for reading my post and responding. I'm doing the very best I can to hang in there, but the Struggle is real. This is the only channel I now follow out of 6 I followed for years, which were all to do with the struggles of exotic birds who like so many of wild life is being destroyed due to men thinking there is a never ending supply, and worse they are abused and left to die in the most inhumane ways. My mother loved elephants and collected various glass or wood, but NEVER IVORY OF COARSE. About a month back I stumbled onto this channel and that was it for me. What they do for me is often better then any medication I get. Well it's now lunch and was hoping to get a small bit if real food as my feeding tube is being shut off to see how I manage solids. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and wish you and yours the best in the up and coming winter months as I know it starts to snow soon. See you around this channel again. 🥰🐘.

[@bachtran5533]

🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🥰😘😍🧡💛💚💙💜❤️😇🙏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Hi you guys they are some big 🐘 that loves and will protect Khanyisa

[@kalimera527]

Ich finde sie elegant und wie grazil sie essen. Es ist wunderschön anzusehen. Ich freue mich schon auf die Fotos morgen. 😘

[@Anonimul921]

👤💚🐘💚

[@liliananocetti9763]

Es hermoso ver en la tranquilidad que viven !! ❤🐘❤🐘❤

[@pascalebaccou8268]

Merci pour toutes vos vidéos. C'est un plaisir de les voir si paisibles et sereins. Et khanyisa est si mignonne. Bravo

[@katerinakemp5701]

Miss Muffet has the best protection service on the planet, love listening to the rumbles ele music. Milk time for the bub.

[@patriciaurrutia7914]

Es que es muy tierna esta elefantita, cariñosa y divertida. Además sus ojos claros la hacen ver más amorosa aún...

[@paulalim1476]

Now I know how my brother felt. He always felt that my sister and I made him feel like he had three mothers!! Just like Khanyisa...

[@herdelephantorphanage]

That is so sweet and funny! And you sound like a lucky lass to have been surrounded by so much love!

[@paulalim1476]

@@herdelephantorphanage Sadly they are all gone now..way to soon. But, I am lucky to have a daughter to smother and a husband that promises me that next year we will visit the HERD!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

@@paulalim1476 so sorry to hear that. But happy that you are still surrounded by even more love! We hope that you do come to visit the herd one day, Paula!

[@paulalim1476]

@@herdelephantorphanage Oh I will!! Until then I have the whole family buying Khanyisa milk!!

[@BothHands1]

ek is so lief vir olifante. jou meisiekind is pragtig

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Dankie!

[@BothHands1]

@@herdelephantorphanage 💕💕

[@donaldscheer5206]

What a learning experience! Dry! Thorny! Where's the nutrients? Amazing!

[@rennierad]

Khanyisa seems a little tired on this walk, get a good nights sleep little one. ❤

[@amycastor2872]

Thank you for this. Elephants are such intelligent and gentle creatures. I am still trying to understand what happened to Doug Groves when he was trampled in late August. Why would a wild elephant trample a human who posed no threat?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It is really hard to know the answer to that without having seen the situation. We have to remember they are wild animals, and humans are often seen as threats to them, unfortunately. They can respond from their own fear of the unknown or even the familiar. Poachers, hunters, locals in rural areas who see elephants as a threat to their crops and farms etc. There are so many elements that people often do not consider.

[@amycastor2872]

Thank you for responding.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

@@amycastor2872 PLeasure - thank you for the question! :-)

[@docpadma]

Adine, why are they surrounding khanyisa like that?

[@urielgrey]

Because she was hungry. Read the description she is getting hungry for her 10 am feeding :)

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She was rumbling for food as it was close to her next milk bottle feeding time! :-)

[@Buba417]

I’m curious: when you go into the wild with the herd do you need to carry guns to protect yourselves from wild animals or poachers?

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

Heh Buba. I have enquired about that to but didnt get reply which is ok given the many posts, and can't get to everyone. There seems to be some wild life but never heard anything about predators, lions and such. They have electric fencing but I'm curious as well.

[@Buba417]

Hi, @@kathleenadriaensen7129 I’m sure there are lions living in the reserve. There’s one video where we can hear the lions and in another the female ellies could feel the scent of the lions and gathered around Khanyisa to protect her. If you check out Jabulani’s website you can see some photos taken during the safaris. Very beautiful and artistic photos. The reserve is full of wild life and Jabulani’s lodge is beautiful.

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

@@Buba417 Heh. Thx for the info. I just thought you were asking if they ever run onto other predators as I did awhile back. I wasnt aware of the other site you spoke of so I will check that out. Good day to you.😊.

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

Oh I just read your post and saw you asked about guns. Sorry I missed that question.

[@Buba417]

Good day to you too@@kathleenadriaensen7129

[@urielgrey]

Do you supplement their food when it's so dry and everything is sleeping waiting for rain? I would think no but wanted to check. Thank you for these amazing videos!

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

There is an earlier video about why and how the formula is made that may interest you. 😊

[@urielgrey]

@@debbys-abqnm4537 thank you! I will go look for it and learn more :) I appreciate your letting me know!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We are fortunate that Jabulani has a a massive bana grass plantation, and we do provide fresh grass in the mornings and evenings for them when they return. They also have teff and lusern and sometimes deliveries from local farmers :-) Rain has come in recent two weeks - now we wait for new buds. This is an older video taken in August!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

HI Debby - the "shitshake" is not our normal milk formula, which is a lot more complex as it has medicine and a wide array of every changing ingredients, depending on her growing needs. BUT the shitshake is important part of her nutrition too. :-) Thanks for remembering!

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

@@herdelephantorphanage -- the "shit shake" video, that's the one I recall. I'm glad that all the young orphans are provided with a good variety of foods. I think they probably have very sensitive taste buds! Also, I'm glad people like me can donate to help pay for the formula and the important ingredients 😊😀🐘

[@Patriot842]

They are extremely protective of Khanyisa, even around your son. Quite a look Lundi gave him. Is it her with the ripped ear? Can't remember.

[@heath2510ok]

Yes Lundy has the ripped ear

[@Patriot842]

@@heath2510ok Thank you.

[@heath2510ok]

Your very welcome take care 👍🇬🇧

[@Patriot842]

@@heath2510ok And to you, friend.❤🤍💙

[@juliehoffman6292]

Is there much nutritional value in the branch’s ,it looks like that’s all they eat.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes there is!. Nature is quite incredible. And the elephants adapt to the seasons much like the rest of our wildlife during winter!

[@Squashed8Ball]

Mmmm yes chef, I’ll have a side of thorny branch salad with my meal thank you! Yummy!

[@donaldscheer5206]

Thorns & All!

[@harbingerjitkaur923]

I miss ur vdos pls send frequently

[@rahulchellakutty7193]

Hi🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂baby khanisya

[@pam_jackson]

Hard to believe that elephants gain any weight eating sticks. It would be diet food to me I'm sure.

[@cls9876]

When you talk to Khanyisa you say something else which could be Afrikaans like "lexicans" or when you call him what does it mean?

[@janetldoolittle3402]

Less than a week ago, I think, Nadine explained the word...while a care-giver there thought it was "Mexican", lol...it's more like Mesicant...(sp) go thru a few recent vids it'll be the thumbnail...

[@cls9876]

@@janetldoolittle3402 I've been watching all the videos but never saw the translation of that word. Thanks for letting me know!

[@janetldoolittle3402]

It was a week ago... meisiekind, meaning "girl child"...it come up in my notifications...not subscriptions.. I went back and found it...wanted to frwrd it here..didn't see how

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It is "meisiekind" meaning Girl child. If you go to our community section you will see the post about it done last week!

[@cls9876]

@@herdelephantorphanage Thanks you! Is it Afrikaans?

[@merveilmeok2416]

At what time their last “dinner” and also at what time they sleep?

[@thebusybee7080]

Do you allow people to ride the elephants? I read an article about when your lodge was started, that you gave "rides" to the guests. As I have become very interested in elephant sanctuaries, I have read that they do not do this as it is not healthy for the elephant's spine.

[@patriciaurrutia7914]

Khanyisa tendrá o tiene problemas de visión debido a su situación de albina... Y su piel, logrará reforzarse para soportar el sol africano? De repente veo sectores muy debilitados o inflamados... Gracias!!

[@lonebeagle]

I've watched a lot of these videos and have come to one conclusion. Elephants aren't pets, they shouldn't be treated like pets because they are wild animals. People anthropomorphize elephants with the mistaken belief that baby elephants like Khanyisa are like their faithful Boston Terrier. This is a terrible mistake. Take care of the orphaned elephants and set them free back into to wild as soon as possible. They aren't like dogs or cats.

[@nancykelly9712]

They are not trained!.... They were endangered and injured elephants that needed human help otherwise would have died.

[@lonebeagle]

@@nancykelly9712 Who said that they are "trained"? I said that people are giving these wild animals human qualities, people are responding to wild elephants like they do to their pet Labrador Retriever. Khanyisa certainly is being treated like a pet. She's being treated better than most people treat their dogs! This isn't good for either elephants or people. It's not uncommon for tourists and others to get killed or injured by elephants in Africa. Videos like those on KZbin that show elephants being "peaceful" and calm animals with attributes just like you find in your pet dog end up getting people killed when they encroach on elephants trying to get a better photo or video.

[@sammybubba176]

what happened to lundi's right ear lobe ?

[@stelamota3057]

Quero saber sobre o resgate desse elefantinho . Porque não tem mãe?

[@fatmamenidjel7940]

fatima 🔯✝️💖💖💖

[@herdelephantorphanage]

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