Herd Exciting On Arrival Of New Rescue Elephant “Dok Koon” - ElephantNews

#elephant #dokkoon #elephantsanctuary #rescue #herd #chana
Many people still believe that elephants lack emotions and feelings. I urge you to watch this clip. Every time, upon arriving at Elephant Nature Park with new Park members, we will witness various family groups in the field become highly attentive. Sometimes it is just the truck, but more often it is the knowledge that someone is on that truck. Elephants cluster at the gate, anticipating the arrival of a truck with a new member. They‘d raise their trunks and fuss, communicating amongst themselves. Occasionally, elephants aboard the vehicle would respond with a similar Trunks Up and a cacophony of welcoming sounds.
Just 2 days ago, such a welcoming committee marked Dok Koon’s arrival. Chana‘s family, eliciting excited and curious noises reflected their raw emotions. This is the heartwarming welcome toward new elephant arrivals at Elephant Nature Park. Allowing them to freely express themselves reveals their wonderful and amazing reactions to each other.
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[@cndns2]

It brings tears to my eyes that this beautiful elephant family greets the new rescues with so much love and celebration. Complete joy.

[@cq9882]

Me Too they are so focused with more of their kind who are arriving. Elephants never cease to amaze me. 🐘🇦🇺💗😁

[@lt7895]

They are magnificent animals ❤

[@csporter1]

It brought tears to my eyes as well. This made my day 🩷

[@zhamiladamn2975]

How nice not like human being.

[@u4riahsc]

@@zhamiladamn2975We could learn a lot from elephants.

[@Roscoexx]

They’re blowing their trumpets celebrating the arrival of their new friend.

[@szemokjudit3923]

❤❤❤😊

[@laurenurban3942]

I have never seen so many excited elephants. That was so cool!

[@catvonderahe1836]

Most beautiful creatures in the world! Love them all, great video!👏🤩👍❤️

[@erikb8979]

Yea. But why couldn’t we see the interaction of the new arrival with the herd. So frustrating

[@armageddonready4071]

They know the truck, and what that it means to a new arrival as well.

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

Imagine being Dok Koon, in a truck, not knowing where you are going, and then you see a bunch of elephants running to greet you. What an emotional roller coaster ride he had that day. Glad he is among friends now.

[@thewanderingjew1793]

I think we can all (in our own unique ways) relate to Dok Koon's experience that day. A lovely comment CaptainAmaziiing, thank you for sharing it and I hope that you are having a great day 😊

[@obelisk21]

That looks to me more like territorial behaviour than welcoming behaviour. You see several elephants clawing at the ground and they also surround the human the way they would with a young elephant while there is predators near. Finally, you also see elephants urinating a sign they are marking territory.

[@suraiyah1037]

@@obelisk21Did you get your elephants facts from a 80s tweaker? Elephants don’t urinate to mark their territory they are not dogs. And elephants are nomadic creatures with no set territory. If they were angry or stressed they would have secretions coming down the sides of the faces. They would’ve attacked. Gosh you’re slow.

[@austyn5004]

@@obelisk21I think you’re not giving elephants enough credit with their emotional and social intelligence.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

@@obelisk21 Elephants dont mark their terrritory by urinating, they do that with their Tusks.

[@KatJackson2]

I love that they know what is happening when the truck arrives and how happy they are for whoever it will be to join them. Such precious souls. 💖

[@lemondropkid6175]

even the geese trumpeting a welcome

[@user-di8jx5ym2q]

Precious yes, heartwarming creatures, love them so much!

[@CANM-hv4ki]

There is no doubt in my mind that elephants are highly emotional beings, in the best way possible. Their love for their own kind is sometimes way better than some humans can ever have for our own kin.❤🐘❤

[@BenlshTracker]

Until you're an adult bull meeting another adult bull in heat HAHA. Female elephants are lovely tho

[@williamparker1085]

sadly we prove that every day

[@christinecoates6518]

Completely agree.They could show humans a thing or two.❤❤❤❤

[@kimberlypotts3874]

AMEN🐘❤

[@liberatedwoman]

The best welcoming committee in the world.

[@codymoe4986]

Props to that handler, takes some guts to put yourself in that spot, regardless of any relationships formed with those animals.

[@rodshop5897]

Yes, exactly. I hesitate to get in front of my cats when they are super excited and trying to get to something. No way I'd get in front of an elephant like that!

[@chimera8421]

My thoughts too. A bit foolhardy though.

[@danielandrus2637]

There is a clear risk involved but if you have ever spent time around horses you understand the risk exists there as well. Training an animal requires that man takes the risk. Fool hearty I think is the wrong sentiment. It is foolish for some dork with a camera to approach buffaloes, a trainer of any size animal is taking an educated risk.

[@danielandrus2637]

*hardy

[@BrianLockett]

​@@rodshop5897To be fair to elephants, cats are far more unpredictable. 😅

[@tanyasimon595]

Here comes the "Welcome Committee" trumpeting their joy to a new member of their family.

[@AM-mw2wu]

Now that's what I call a warm welcome to their new friend. Beautiful to see and heart warming. Did you know that when a female elephant gives birth, the other elephants will trumpet their congratulations and celebrations? Elephant love for each other is exemplary. Humans have alot to learn from them ❤

[@micklaws5520]

The elephants are joyfully telling the new arrival welcome to our family.

[@DavidDowdy877]

💙💙💙🙏🙏

[@kimely9621]

And also telling him how wonderful it is to be there and how safe he is now 😊

[@scrubjay93]

"Raw emotions" is the perfect description. With such good memories, I wonder if some recall their own arrivals. Elephant social behavior is amazing.

[@LoisCandler]

They say an elephant never forgets ❤ 😉

[@abelis644]

Elephants, like all mammals have fantastic memories. They are extremely intelligent also.

[@vijayakumarm1423]

Oh God Ganesh save all animals.

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

I dont know much about elephants but i do know horses and they never forget anything even if years go by. They know a lot more than that too.

[@claudiaholmes8468]

Their excitement and joy was so palatable, I started crying. The beauty and wonder of God’s creations is so humbling..💝

[@tjdime]

One would need to lack emotions and feeling to believe others lack them. Real truth is sensing the emotions and feelings of others deep within one's self. This was a very beautiful and heart warming moment for me. I saw and felt it all, thank you.

[@kenadams3306]

What you are describing is projection and empathy. Quit trying to sound profound.

[@Paulineme1]

Wow!! Imagine being the new kid on the block and just being welcomed and celebrated like that! Elephants seem to be more evolved and compassionate than humans! Their caretakers are the exception!

[@cw4608]

I think you are right, they are way ahead of us in community and compassion.

[@melodytenisch6232]

Lovely comments here.😊😊😊

[@MrStringybark]

You are ignoring the fact that teenage male elephants are kicked out of the herd.

[@user-gf1jt2hp4m]

Humans are the worst compared to animal world.

[@joejoejoejoejoejoe4391]

Imagine being stuck in the back of a truck, not knowing your fait, then the truck stops, and you're suddenly surrounded by happy new friends.

[@mesaeddie]

If hanging out with these beautiful giants isn't a dream job I don't know what is.

[@danalawrence8272]

I wish people were as welcoming as elephants, we would all be better off.❤

[@maggiew2167]

Elephants have such beautiful souls

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

No they don't.

[@maggiew2167]

@@scarygary-qq1pj found the incel/troll😂

[@williamparker1085]

they know exactly what the arrival of the truck means......outstanding

[@salguodrolyat2594]

They can smell the new elephants too, I think.😁

[@johnryan3106]

It clearly says 'elephant rescue truck' on the side

[@salguodrolyat2594]

@@johnryan3106 elephants can read human alphabet now?😯

[@likeargamanflaming940]

​@@johnryan3106😂

[@NaturalBrownCupcake]

😂😂😂😂😂​@@johnryan3106

[@dhtisme7034]

Fantastic welcome. Would love the clip to be a bit longer so we could see the herd interacting w/the new arrival once off truck. Thanks for all your love & generosity taking care of these giants. ❤❤❤

[@emihayashi7725]

Strange that the interaction was omitted

[@toscadonna]

They usually keep the newcomers in a separate pen for awhile so that they get acclimated to their surroundings and so as to not stress them all out too much. The new elephant will net veterinarian care, medicine, food, water, etc., so they keep them separated until they’re sure they’re up to mixing with the others.

[@dhtisme7034]

@toscadonna Oh, I understand the necessity of what your saying, however, it looked as though they were taking him off the truck while the others were reaching out their trunks thru the slats on the truck. At the end, they had opened the back door to let him out & the other elephants were right there.

[@MrSheckstr]

@@dhtisme7034 true but it would not surprise me if the herd was lured away after they had made their greetings…. These elephants likely remember their own arrival to this sanctuary and know the routine

[@Sweetlyfe]

They keep them separated for a quarantine period to make sure the new arrival doesn’t have anything contagious that can affect the rest of the herd, and also some acclimatising, and to get to know the mahout’s so that they feel safe to come to them if they’re injured etc. but the herd will be able to see them and they will be able to call to each other.

[@christinehill8326]

GIVE US OUR FRIEND!!! and I agree and thank everyone who make this possible from the bottom to the top of my heart! Who on earth thinks elephants lack emotions or feelings, only people who want to profit from elephant suffering thats who.

[@sassytbc7923]

This is one of the most touching things I have ever seen. The joy and excitement shown for the new arrival is so beautiful.

[@dianebrown5448]

Such wonderful, majestic animals. With bigger hearts, and love of family than many humans.

[@renemartin5729]

Welcome to Elephant Paradise

[@szemokjudit3923]

❤😊

[@jameswest4819]

What amazes me is the elephants obviously know what is happening and who is doing it and what it will mean for them and their new friend.

[@elishh8173]

They are very smart. They have higher emotional IQ than humans. They have parts of the brain that we humans don't even have. Oh how God will punish humans for what we've done to elephants. Their souls are light as a feather and they will all go to their own paradise when they exit this existence. ALL of them. But us humans...I dont think many of us will go to any heaven. Probably me neither even though I've tried all my life ti be kind and do the right thing. Just my thoughts about Elephants🙂

[@Loveoldies50]

This video touched my heart! These elephants don't care where these new elephant came from, but rush to welcome them. They don't care about such a trivial thing! They just know they are the same species and want to let them know that they are happy to meet them. Too bad humans can't be more like them!

[@nancyjones6949]

That is one hell of a welcome !

[@bb_binx]

It sure was!🐘❤🌞

[@karenstafford724]

How lovely to hear them greeting the new elephants. So sweet and very heartwarming. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alisons9740]

The joy and excitement breaks my heart knowing they rejoice in freedom of one of their own from suffering, carrying memories of mistreatment. Safety and a good life on the other side with a welcoming herd. Precious species. ❤

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Incredible!!!!!! Look at how emotional and intelligent these beautiful creatures are! How can those evil people out there mistreat such wonderful animals?? Thst you for loving them and giving them the respect and dignity they deserve!

[@katbow5922]

My love for elephants gets bigger everyday of my life. If I was able I would save everyone of them. I have admiration and respect for all the people who save them❤❤❤❤❤

[@0324chloe]

If only humans had this much compassion for one another. Man is touted to be the most intelligent, but we sure could learn a thing or two from Mother Nature.

[@FirehorseUniqueandRare66]

The most beautiful of welcome’s ever!! 🐘🐘🐘 The compassion and love of Elephants is something for us humans to learn from greatly. Thank you Ele’s 🐘💜🐘🙏🏼🕉️🙏🏼🌻

[@shonagiffen4913]

Thank you ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@bonniegordon4641]

The most beautiful, compassionate animals ever!

[@jennifer3551]

I love how theyr'e so excited and welcoming of their new friend

[@alwayscurious599]

Thank you for rescuing these wonderful beings🙏🏼😘❤️

[@catherine59226]

Very awesome! ❤

[@OriginalMomo]

It’s so heart warming to see the herd welcoming every new member. The trumpeting, the low growls of excitement. Just adorable 🥰

[@AAndrews1968]

The emotional capacity of animals never ceases to amaze me.

[@prakharpareta]

They be like : look our new friend has arrived... Let's welcome her together ❤❤❤❤ 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@chrisreynolds3351]

There are some videos of elephants in the wild that, after the rescue of a baby from a mud pit or such, the whole group, when it is returned to them, will trumpet and raise their trunks to the rescuers. Also others where the elephants trumpet and raise their trunks in 'hello' Such amazing, sensitive creatures. Can't wait for the follow up video.

[@neil5877]

I think elephants could teach humanity a thing or two about compassion

[@ebillie1181]

Such tender beings. They have a new loved one. I'm crying here.

[@primateriawiberg2998]

That is lovely 🎉❤!!

[@user-zg8ct4gt6n]

Beautiful !!!! Wish We humans had half the Love these Elaphants have for thier new friend .

[@callesierra]

This is so beautiful,thank you to ALL the wonderful kind people responsible for making this happen. There really are so incredible people in this world. THANK YOU ,THANK YOU ,THANK YOU.

[@veroniquedesaintjean5605]

Impressionnant ❤❤❤

[@Ashanti71]

The excitement! Ellies are the best!❤🥰😍

[@bobbiechinn9578]

They're so excited to see more of their own coming to a place of happiness ❤❤❤

[@gingerking1866]

What a wonderful welcome to the neighborhood. I love elephants.

[@linda6987]

Too sweet! Absolutely no apprehensive actions just excitement! Videos was too short! I wanted a real meet and greet! How lovely! ♥️🐘♥️

[@lysas781]

Wonderful!🎉 💓 but we really want to see the part where he gets off the truck!😊

[@e.f5194]

So touching, showing us their support and warm welcome to a strange elephant. Umenbeings should learn from them

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

No they shouldn't.

[@Heather-xz8fk]

How wonderful that they understand what the arrival of the truck means. This is a really special place.

[@Stroudtucson]

Elephants never cease to amaze me with their emotional intelligence and compassion. They deserve all the best we can give them.

[@marieclaudeb.2366]

WoW what a welcome crew! ❤

[@doric7190]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen!

[@royster3345]

Absolute trust and bond they have with their helpers, no panic, no pushing, no agitation, just excitement for the new arrival. ❤

[@helamorningsun3600]

So beautiful. Made me happy cry. We should never tolerate cruelty to any living being.

[@Paulineme1]

I love how they allow them all to welcome their newly rescued friend in their own way’

[@Native-Kitty]

What a beautiful sight to see! ❤❤

[@GidgettheMidget1103]

Elephants are so incredible, so majestic and so loyal to each other.

[@adriankasa4339]

It is lovely to see how the elephants greet the new ones. The excitement, the eagerness to meet their new friend. These animals are gentle giants with emotions.

[@kimely9621]

I was lucky enough to go to the Elephant Cafe in Zambia and interact with the amazing creatures. It was the most emotional experience of my life (aside from the birth of my children!). I feel forever grateful for being able to see what it’s like to be around them, they are so large yet so gentle.

[@sharonoliver3222]

That is amazing!

[@HankandLouie]

What a welcoming party!🎉

[@whitneymatalone9458]

This made me cry such a joyous welcome to an elephant who came from a tough time and a different place with no hesitation, wish humans were more like elephants.

[@4legdfishman]

This caused tears in my eyes. It's so good to see and hear the excitement in every elephant there. Thankfully, there are still some good humans on this planet. ❤

[@bartondean4260]

The 100 ton welcome crew, so awesome

[@szemokjudit3923]

❤🤭😊

[@MarilyncarolCornell]

These elephants are so so excited for their new friend ...it's heartwarming.... beautiful

[@schwabschwab6084]

❤ this is a wonderful place you can tell by the elephants that were already there to greet the new elephants in the new elephants were so excited they were sticking their trunks out God will bless whoever's running this elephant Sanctuary because it's obviously being ran wonderfully thank you

[@carolinekadlec6454]

One of my all time favourite videos...gave me such joy. Just wonderful ❤

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Fascinating reactions. Amazing work !!!

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

wrong

[@darcihuddleston8224]

Elephants have much to teach us. They welcome the newcomer warmly. Tells him that he's in a good place.

[@Theaddora]

What a warm welcome!! Elephants seem to love their own kind more than any other creature. They are such a social species. The new elephant is already a part of them.

[@charlie1914]

They are so excited. Welcoming their new friend 😊

[@sidhedances8582]

Lovely!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Imagine if every newcomer to your community was greeted like this! We should be learning from these superior creatures. Very touching. ❤❤❤🐘🐘

[@thelmacurtis1725]

Beautiful to see the herd coming to greet the new arrival and welcome them to a beautiful life for the rest of their days. They all look so happy and excited, like they can't wait to tell them it's going to be good from now on. Elephants are amazing. Thank you for rescuing them. Bless you all.❤❤❤

[@chipbutty1971]

This is incredible! Joyful noise and sight to see the herd welcome a new rescue this way!!

[@martydornbos643]

Welcome to freedom 😊. Such a beautiful truck to bring them home. That donation was priceless

[@Ilovethecake72]

We humans could learn from these beautiful animals. ❤

[@stephenjames674]

And stood amongst a herd of excited elephants is a keeper, quite happy, believing this is normal and safe!

[@Janyce62562]

Wow! What a welcome for the new arrival!😘 But I wish the video was 2 minutes longer😉 🥰💜🐘💜🐘💜

[@johnwoodward4175]

Yeah! How about "part two"

[@Janyce62562]

@@johnwoodward4175 Lol, I’ve never been partial to cliffhangers but I’m sure part 2 is in the works.

[@christagriggs]

❤ to Dok Koon! Welcome to your new ENP home and family where you will be surrounded by love and warmth 🏡 What a beautiful and heartwarming welcome from Chana’s family, a testament to the love shared at ENP 🌸

[@markflores40]

Such a warm reception. ELEPHANTS epitome of family structure. Love ELEPHANTS. Love watching ELEPHANTS ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘❤

[@lindak8664]

That made me cry. They knew the new elephant would appreciate their support. New life with friends for the new elephant. Things will be better from now on 🐘

[@glenissansom7990]

What a wonderful welcoming chorus of joy

[@lilliankeane5731]

That was exhilarating , astonishing, humbling, a throughly amazing sight and sounds!

[@janetdear6429]

❤ lovely how they all come to welcome her, telling her she's safe and loved here. Cracking good video thanks 💖😁

[@lknorton6171]

I have never seen a group of elephants get excited like this. It's beautiful!

[@ccasey1904]

It must calm the new arrival down a lot to hear all the happy welcoming elephants❤😊

[@veroniqueboulvard6315]

A river of emotions ❤💕 💞 💜

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

wrong

[@MIck-M]

@@scarygary-qq1pj That is more of a 'you' problem there Corky - now go and put some pants on.

[@tonif2500]

This is absolutely beautiful!!!! Humans can learn so very much from elephants! Some of Gods most AMAZING animals!!!! God bless every single one of them! As well as ALL the caretakers!!! 🥰💕🙏😊❤️🤗

[@Christynmaine]

Their excitement is unmistakable! They can hardly contain themselves. What a beautiful sight, bless them. ❤❤🐘🐘❤❤

[@rachelrobinson3746]

Of course, they are sentient beings! 💕💕💕

[@youtubeobserverz]

That's exactly my reaction on the arrival of my pizza!!! 🥰

[@piperatthegatesofdawn]

Go away

[@lisamurphy7250]

How beautiful! I love elephants so much. I was waiting for the rescued elephant to walk off the trailer hoping to watch the elephants great their newest rescued family member but what I did see brought me to tears. Thank you! 🐘🐘🐘

[@stephanietribuna8591]

They are joyous and welcoming. Such beautiful creatures. Love them all.

[@betsyward7915]

Omg 😳!!! What a welcome committee!!! Gorgeous animals!

[@Danika_Nadzan]

That is one jubilant welcoming party! Dok Koon surely felt their joyous excitement at her arrival...I know her new life at ENP will be full of many more moments like these! Thank you for rescuing her, and for sharing this wonderful video!❤🙏🙏🐘🥰

[@MizrahiChick]

If only humans could show each other this kind of love .

[@codymoe4986]

Ehh, because "welcome home parties" are just an urban myth??

[@pinetree5489]

People do all the time. I do know your sentiment though when I'm more stuck in the negativity. I'd say 85-95% of all interactions between people are good. Best wishes.

[@lettylunasical4766]

We'd rather kill each other over skin colour and spend our days bitching about who is what out of ten in looks.

[@MizrahiChick]

@@pinetree5489 Your life experience does not extrapolate for others . Negativity or positivity does not influence the free will of others or we would not have prisons.