A sunrise journey with the elephants as Khanyisa & the herd head to the best foraging areas

[@shannondominguez9725]

How I love videos like this out in the African wilderness among the most unique special herd of gentle giants there is it makes me feel like I’m right there walking with all of you thank you so much for bringing such beauty,love and joy with these incredible videos sending blessings and hugs to all the herd4@ 2 legged)Sunshine has grown SO much I’m so happy she’s pampered,protected & loved our little Xena Warrior Princess who never gives up!!☀️☀️💞💞Watching her now I can’t help but feel a bit of sadness thinking of precious Fenya and how she would’ve fit into this family so well but I’m grateful in her last weeks she got to feel love and tenderness before leaving this Earth you’re forever in my heart sweetheart rest in paradise.❤️🌈🐘🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Fenya's eyes are forever in our memories too. We are grateful Xena Warrior Princess is thriving. Hope you are doing well! Sending greetings from our wilderness!

[@debrahouston2884]

Indeed, on all points! re: Fenya, Khanise + the incredible work + care this talented team give to these magnificent creatures. 💞🐘💞

[@monikajasniewicz9536]

Niemożliwe staje się rzeczywistością 😍🙏😍od początku byłam pełna podziwu połączenia piękna przekazu z uczuciem do naszych gwiazdeczek😍🥰🐘🐘🐘🐑😍🥰,a tu talent realizacji jest w rozkwicie ☯️🕉️. Przy takim przekazie myślę, że śnie i jestem już po drugiej stronie gdzie jest tylko miłość i piękno 🙏🙏🙏. Prawdziwy szacunek i podziękowania 🙏🤍🌻🌱🌼🌹 Monika 💚

[@davidt3956]

I love how all the adults look big until Fishan wanders up. He is a gentle giant.

[@debbieschultz9768]

I love seeing Khanyisa with her herd. Just imagine if humans were as loving toward their families as elephants are! ❤️🐘 Afterthought: I know some families are very loving and close..not mine

[@angelagardner5230]

tell me about it

[@debbie7526]

I love the way they protect each other especially the babies💚🐘

[@dianawebb2799]

I continually marvel how Adine and the numerous carers can tell apart all the adult elephants and call them by name. I can only identify Khanyisa and Timisa! Of course the youngest of the herd, so I feel I am cheating!! I love them all!!❤❤❤❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Well done! :) There are some tricks.. the ears, tails, tusks, foreheads, height... These all help in telling the different

[@davidt3956]

@@herdelephantorphanage Plus, you're there daily, we watch clips on the internet. :)

[@christinatweet6580]

Take one elephant per month! To me, Lundi's the first, easy one to recognize due to her raggedy right ear..just an example 😑

[@JamieM470]

@@christinatweet6580 Yes! I can always find Lundi! Bubi has the extra long eyelashes, Fishan has the leg injury, after that I'm kind of lost unless they tell me :)

[@Laurelmaeve]

I can pick out Bubi but only when I see her tail. The rest I’m still working on. But now I know about Lundi’s raggedy right ear. Lol Thanks Christina.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

This is truly my happy place. I feel like I am right there walking with this special HERD (human as well as 4 legged). Thank you for taking us along with you on these walks. Love from Florida, USA ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤

[@vojaro5669]

Adine the elephants just seem to love it when you interact with them. I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I just think it is so cool and so special to have the attention of an elephant in a loving, appreciative way … so nice. Setombe has such a cool step in this video, like a song she likes is playing in her head. There was some great video today with the gorgeous elephants, the beautiful sky and the peacefulness of the journey. Thank you so much.

[@HMurrayBlueglass]

The Herd makes my day! They are as close as a family,_care deeply for each other and share that great and special feeling with everyone. It is delicious and comforting! I watch them more than anything on prime time. Love them! Murray Blueglass Sarasota

[@maryberkey3760]

@@HMurrayBlueglass Same Here❣️ They ALWAYS put a SMILE on my FACE + LIFT my SPIRITS😊💙❤💚🐘🐑👍👏💯 I LOVE + ADMIRE These ELLIES, ADINE, CARERS, LAMMIE/SPOTTY + NANDI SO MUCH👱‍♀️👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🐑🐶🐘💚😘🥰💞🙏

[@lindsayheiden5911]

Bless all of you, carers, ADINE, and all the elephants and thank you for helping me be positive and heal from my depression. 💜💜💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

[@d.c.603]

Khanyisa is everyone’s baby 😄😄

[@d.c.603]

Khanyisa

[@virginiatyree6705]

Yes!

[@markeviastripleh3492]

I just can't stop loving African elephants the male bulls are so intense the females are so precious with their calves I just can't get enough of wildlife of African safari 🐘💗🐘💗🐘💗🐘🐘💗💗💗🐘🐘🐘💗💗💗🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@dewdan11dnd46]

💞✨🌿A morning stroll, sauntering through the bush, on the way to their grazing spot. Herd and human family members, in harmony. A vlog which warms the heart. 💕

[@ReturnToNature927]

Khanyisa about broke Adines camera… whoops! Beautiful sights and sounds here, love the trumpets and rumbles of joy along with little miss pink bottom running around with her beautiful herd family !(Elephant and humans both included there!) much love to all !

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Adine jokes that Khanyisa was trying to tell her, "I got this, you don't need to follow me, I'm a big girl now."

[@ReturnToNature927]

@@herdelephantorphanage yup, I can see that as a possibility! 😁She is getting so big !

[@MA_808]

I love jogging elephant videos.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Ellies on a mission!

[@jankent5677]

They are getting ready for the Tokyo Olympics 😃

[@MA_808]

@@jankent5677 yes! they are fast...

[@johannacontent2613]

What a beautiful walk with the Jubilany family, Africa is so beautiful 🤗

[@bruceanderson5538]

wonderful how we follow SETOMBE around 17:00 with Her jaunty Hollywood strut! One can only guess She's happy this morning. KLASERIE beautifully aligns with Mom. Adine, could you photo everyone's trunk, so we can learn who's who just by the trunk?

[@Debra-my9cg]

IMO it would be better to photo their tusks. That's one of the major traits that helped me learn to identify all 17 by sight in 6 months!! Yes I'm obsessed and in love with this herd and HERD orphanage and their mission to save our baby elephants!! #STOPSNARING

[@bruceanderson5538]

Trunks being the vehicle for intake of information that vitalizes the ELEPHANT BRAIN. Let alone the tremendous tactility for interacting with others.

[@tamo9520]

It seem so cute that Khanyisa stays behind at the smaller trees. The trees that are just her height! And then you call her to move on, it's like she's saying "But these trees are just my height! Why do I have do move to trees that I can not reach?"

[@shirleymorris9194]

Setombe's rhythmic walk made me want to dance! So smooth, relaxed and carefree. Beautiful! Then there was our dear little K's headbutt of the camera. A new stage in our girl child's development. Never a dull moment😆💕🐘🐑🌿🐶💕

[@annsmarpat9500]

Who new that a little orphan named Jabulani would start all of this great work in South Africa 🇿🇦 He also will play a huge part (along with Khanyisa) to save their species 🙏🏻🐘❤️

[@Debra-my9cg]

Amen to that!! Khanyisa and this herd are definitely helping me get through this pandemic!! I love them all sooo much!! 💙💜💚❤🐘🐑🐑🐕(Nandi)

[@annsmarpat9500]

@@Debra-my9cg Debra this herd gives me life, that's the only way to put it. These elephants are God/Universe's greatest creation. They are carrying me through some tough times. Peace and love from NY.

[@raygarcia8419]

They are so protective of each other and always taking care of the little princess khanyisa I am so glad to see fishan 🙂🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑🐕🐕

[@cycleSCUBA]

Me too. The HERD Team saved Fishan's life without a doubt. Saved all their lives.

[@Debra-my9cg]

In 2002 Adine's mom Lente saved the original herd (minus the babies) from being culled in Zimbabwe and brought the ellies and their dedicated carers (Tigere, Owen, Israel, Godknows, Blessmore, etc.) to the reserve in South Africa. Thank God!! Let's just call it what it is... CULL = MURDER!!

[@jaycuzman625]

@@Debra-my9cg and Joshua

[@vivb.6625]

I worry if they have enough in vegetation and food. The area looks so barren and dry.

[@Debra-my9cg]

Please don't worry. Adine supplements the big ellies with bana grass from their plantation, alfalfa bales, and squash and oranges and produce etc.from local farmers when they return to the stables at sunset.. 👍❤💙💚💜🐘🐘🐘🐘🍐🍊🌽🍅🍑🍏🌾🌾🌿🌱

[@jaycuzman625]

Yeah, you can see that none are having hunger issues. I'm not sure if you've seen past videos, but all the hat foraging is not the sun of what they eat. They start the day with bana grass, and a mixture of assorted fruits, vegetables and hat are locally grown. Then when they come back to the he compound, they get another feeding. Then at night they have food in their stables. Adine and the Carers would not allow the Herd to go hungry.

[@susanmorris5520]

WOW!! What an awesome video of this precious and most beautiful herd of Elephants. I am always happy to see my three favorites Khanysa, Fiahon, and also most definitely Jabulani too. When I see then, I just get so happy and excited too.🥰❤️🐘🐘🐘🤟🏻. When they had smelled something or sensed something that there were animals or another herd of elephants around or that was there, I think one of them accidentally nocked you down Adine? But, they seemed to have been on high alert most of the walk too. But, there was a moment they it looked like most of them were rocking their trunks and swaying back and forth as they were walking they it looked like they were dancing. Was there any music around? But, this herd surly makes me smile a lot and I am always so excited too when I get to see them again. I wish I could give Fishon, Jabulani and also Khanisa a big hug and kisses too. The gentle giants are so awesome. God bless you all and the elephants too and love to you all also. I do hope that you all are safe from the unrest they is happening in Johannesburg, South Africa?🙏🏻❤️👼 Gos Bless you all and love yo you too. Sue(Florida, USA)❤️🥰😘🌴🌸🐘🐘🐘👼🤟🏻🦋🙏🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@kathyking5552]

A Jabu fountain!#! , 😄😄

[@suerichards47]

Those tusks are really something else.👄👄

[@jankent5677]

It was lovely to see Setombe so animated. We don’t often get to see her more rascally side🥰

[@Babydux]

Good morning, all.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hello there! Have a beautiful day

[@Liz_678]

I love how they form a protective circle when hear or smell something out of the ordinary! Khanysia says she smacked the paparazzi 😂💕💕💕

[@debbieschultz9768]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cycleSCUBA]

😂😂😎

[@Debra-my9cg]

Omg I just had a visual of Khanyisa holding an umbrella in her trunk .. THUMP!!.. whacking Adine's camera like Britney Spears back in the day.. Lol!! 🐘🌂📸

[@Liz_678]

@@Debra-my9cg 😂😂

[@Liz_678]

@@cycleSCUBA 😂

[@eachoneteachone8977]

❤️

[@rachaelbromley3980]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos at such a difficult time for our country n the people of S Africa. May we see calm and peace return.🕊🕊 Adine n team stay safe. 🙏💗💞

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Rachel 💓 that is so kind, wishing you peace and calm too, there can never be enough harmony to hope for in the world 🐘

[@cycleSCUBA]

Peace and best wishes to S. Africa from the U.K.

[@patriceogrady9763]

How far do they walk to get to the foraging area?

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

Nice video 👍

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thanks 👍

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

Que lindos mamãe ama muito ♥️♥️😍😍🐘🌱🌴🌿🍀🇧🇷

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

Que bravo 😁😁

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

Elefantes livres são mais grandes e saldaves 😍😍

[@candidaprout560]

It is a real pleasure to whatch all of them. Thank you for your help and care. Be well and safe all of you

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@ioanwarren9835]

Beautiful Blue Eyes, so pretty you are ... so adorable. It's been a long time since I could find you on KZbin. Obligations forced me to do so. But now I see you running, I see you so happy to be back with your family, your wonderful friends who take such good care of you. What joy is expressed by your Blue Eyes so wonderful. What a joy it is for me too to find you. How powerful it is to see Jabulani, Bumbi ... and others, walking so solemnly, with so much majesty. Wow! And you are part of this family Bel Amour de Khanyisa! You are a Khanyisa Queen. And the Sun rising, coloring your sky with pink, orange, golden yellow... coloring it with love to wish you Good Morning Beautiful Khanyisa. And the reflection in the water of Fishan, Setombe, Bubi, Sebakwe and Somopane... what a beautiful sight. And the famous Royal Jabulani ... yes, a King. And you, Beautiful Blue Eyes, you look back at Adine who calls out to you with so much love in her voice. And you recognize this Love! And I think it is Limpopo who stretches his trunk... you are right next to him... he is huge and you, still so small and yet, you have grown so much since one year Beautiful Khanyisa. Thank you Adine and all the team, once again, for this fantastic video, for your presence in our life. Congratulations to all the team who never stop, to allow us to live minutes every day, close to you if I may say. Sweet end of day and a starry night of Light Ioane Warren, Mirabel, Qc

[@oliviam191]

Does Tokwe have 2 daughters? Limpopo and Pisa? 😊♥️🐘

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Good morning Carers and Adine and the wonderful Herd with little big girl Khanyisa. I learn more of the elephant Tokwe smell a wild animal she is the Matriarch (?) a great job she stand of the Herd. How wonderful is that. It is a very loving togetherness Herd also with the carers and Adine. This is the best way to safe the elephants though walk with carers. Klaserie have always a smile in her eyes so lovely big girl.Thank you the pleasure you give us as suporters of the Herd Hoedspruit and elephant lovers. It makes my life better and enjoy it very much also I learn everyday more of the elephants of you Adine and Carers.

[@emmah9482]

Brilliant video as always.naughty khanyisa with the camera 😂 Hope your all keeping safe xx Take care

[@windinthefirtrees8020]

You can sure tell how much she has grown in the past year, looks very healthy 🐘

[@janetclark9366]

What beautiful eyes elephants have I could watch them for hours .THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO YOUR SOUL AND THEY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL CARING HEART .I READ IT IN ENOCH THAT IT TOOK NOAH 100 YEARS TO BUILD THE ARK AND THE ELEPHANTS WALKED THOUSAND OF MILES TO LEAD THE ANIMALS TO THE ARK . OUR LORD TOLD THE ANIMALS TO WALK AND THEY DID.. AND PEOPLE SAY WE HAVE NO GOD . THE ANIMALS KNOW WE HAVE A GOD BECAUSE THEY HAVE A SOUL .WONDERFUL OUR LORDS ANIMALS ARE MY ROTTWEILER LILLY LOVES WATCHING THEM BLESSING TO THEM ALL KEEP THEM SAFE AND ENJOY LIFE THE WAY OUR LORD WANTS THEM TO BE GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL

[@marilynbarker8255]

Do they know their names, do they obey commands?? Just curious! Love watching them! Thank you. From the USA

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, they do! 💚

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

this is a lovely video. Hope the camera suffered no damage from the swipe by Khanyisa :) how can wild elephants and maybe even lions get close to the same store of water that the HERD elephants visit? Are there no fences between the HERD land and the nearby nature reserve? often one sees Zoo confined elephants need attention given to their feet but the HERD elephants never need this - is that because of the natural way the HERD elephants live via long walks every day into terrain with different surfaces - rocky area, sand or vegetation filled areas. the long walks would also help keep them healthy and alert and give them lots of enrichment and wisdom re what they can eat and do.

[@jaycuzman625]

Annat...you are right regarding their need to walk. There are no fences at the reserve. It's for all your he animals that live there in freedom.

[@judymarais12345]

Is Limpopo Jabulani's daughter?

[@Debra-my9cg]

IMO Limpopo is Sebakwe's daughter if you follow the logic that in an established herd only the dominant bull gets to breed. Jabulani is second in the hierarchy ever since Fishan broke his leg in 2018. Anyway that's my 2 cents but Adine has said before that even she doesn't know bc she didn't see them in the act of breeding when asked this question before.

[@blueeyes6852]

Please, don't change a thing❣ I just found your channel! I'm so happy! I'm an elephant lover too! Thank you for repeating their names, as it really helps to get to know them! Thank you very much for your time! 🌱🐘 Your writing and naming each elephant was really interesting and helpful, especially since I'm just learning. Thank you very much to you all! ps. They're gaits are all very unique! Fascinating!!!

[@debramorgan2242]

Since all these elephants are a "herd" , why would they not survive out in the wild...alone? Or are they just used to be taken care of by these wonderful carers and Adine that they would not survive without their shelter at night? Or would not survive in that area? I understand about Khanyisa, needing her milk, but do the others "prefer" to be taken care of?

[@tamo9520]

The herd going into protection mode is amazing to see. It's amazing to see that after being in the care of humans for a lengthy period of time, they still maintain and practice their wild instincts. @ 6:11, you can see that Tokwe understands that the humans are there to protect them all - to take over the role of protection as she kind of gives up that role when she turns to head towards the watering hole herself. She knows that her family is safe. I want to add that they understand their family is different than the one they were originally brought up in. (not the younger animals who were rescued when they were young, they would not know the difference). In the wild, the males don't run with the females, here, in their family, they understand and accept that. Do you wonder if they ever think that if the other herds only knew how well they had it, . . . . . how lucky they were, . . . . how spoiled they were? lol I do. Do the wild lions and jaguars ever come to use this watering hole? I have sooooo many questions that are really not appropriate to ask here on such a public forum. Mind you, they are just quizzical questions about the entire herd. Those shots between the legs are amazing! To see how they use their trunks, to see how they tusks actually form the side of their mouths, . . . to see how their lower jaw, which seems so loose, actually has so many muscles in it is simply amazing!

[@rennierad]

At first I thought Khanyisa was being silly when she bumped Adine, but now after watching again I think Khanyisa smelled the wild elephants while accidentally bumping Adine. Right after this moment thie elephants surrounded Khanyisa. I love how the matriarch stood there and watched Adine talk about it, ok it, and moved on. ❤ Also I don't remember it being so dry last year, can't wait for the explosion of green again. As always its been an enjoyable and interesting walk today, thank you. 👍 Much love ❤

[@mariapalavranoff4015]

Where are the lion ?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

the elephants are incredible at picking up the scent of wild animals when they come into close proximity with them - if they come across lions in the reserve they will gather together and always surround the calves, while some of the bulls or older females will likely chase the lions if they are spotted.

[@dianeoxendine7619]

No worries we got elephants. Lions not welcome. Puny lions, bah

[@yunsyoo9712]

I’ve watched the video that Khanyisa just joined the herd and I’m so glad to see her again in the very comfortable and peaceful atmosphere of the herd :) Thanks for your updating. BTW how do you guys know the all the name of the elephants? l can only distinguish them by their size so far.

[@mariapalavranoff4015]

Is safe fron predetor???

[@herdelephantorphanage]

The elephants are safe as long as they are together and can protect one another and especially the young calves. Our carers also walk with them to add further protection from all predators. The carers are protected by the elephants as the herd will scare away lions, for instance, and stand guard

[@debbieschultz9768]

I’m so glad you asked that! I’ve also wondered the same thing

[@Beruthiel45]

I adore walking with the Herd and love these magnificent creatures, but tonight I kept falling asleep and had to go back and watch over again several times. It is so good to know they exist and there is peace and respect between the elephants and their human friends. It soothes my soul knowing they are in the world. Thank you for sharing your lives. 💖🐘💖

[@bea-ftloa1142]

Just finished enjoying this awesome sunrise walk with all the nuances of the day. Khanyisa each day showing more independence ( that swat at the camera!! 😁); the herd stopping, trunks up, sensing something, instantly forming their circle/fortress. Best moment to me, today: Setombe grooving to his own ‘music’, walking with a cool swing, like saying ‘ I feel specially happy today’. Thank you, Adine & carers for showing these awesome walks!💗🐘🐘🐑🐑🌸

[@noelearl5545]

That baby girl is growing so tall! Such a joy to watch my favorite elephant herd!

[@thanasisantonakoudis7353]

Julie Lespinasse I love you!!!

[@isawa6649]

Today I felt we were following the Indianapolis 500 race with snack to go . I loved it. Some were almost bouncing. Fishan looks good. Thank you Adine and HERD

[@dorabella64]

Spectacular Sunrise ! 🌅 Khanyisa sure knows how to give a hardy trunk shake Adine .🙀 She has really been using her trunk like a pro. Khanyisa has learned from the best.🐘😇. When you say your going on a journey you really mean your going on a Journey! Wow it seemed like they were walking on clouds ⛅️ 🐘. Once they get there its Manna from Heaven, and it’s all worth it! 🌈🌈🕊 Hugs to all the Herd family 🐘🐑🐑🤗 xoxo. Be Blessed Always 🙏❤️✨

[@debramorgan2242]

I'm only asking because of the Sheldrick orphanage, and the way they prepare these orphans to be released into the wild. I love watching these ellies every single day and the great work that you do and just wondered about the day that Mambo got "lost" and was trying to follow another herd. Was that for mating purposes...probably not....too young, right? I believe these ellies are loved so very much and know that all the carers are awesome and these elephants have been their life. Just wondering, and maybe I've missed some episodes, but is this herd ever going to be truly wild? I love you all at HERD !!!

[@lorischwind1048]

What a loss not to have Mopane. Sucks.

[@mar09435]

It has been in my head for a while, Tokwe's patch on her left buttock needs to be redone, a bit more color added by a seamstress on the patch would do. I can go if you want. That is me dreaming awake. Talking about sewing some or most of the eles need a touch up in their pants derriere too loose to be fashionable Seriously, what is that lump? A lipoma like for humans. Just curious I saw others too with lumps. Great work you do there I can feel the love even when one of the carers shouts at them saying "Eh you keep up with the others" mainly for young bulls. I love you all 2 legged or 5 legged,:-)

[@kimbrown6149]

I can spot 7 elephants now Khanyisa Bubi Timisa Jabulani Pisa Fishan Lundi yay! 😄❤️🐘

[@Debra-my9cg]

I know all 17 by sight.. Took me 6 months of scrutinizing analyzing and memorizing each ellie's oddities and traits! Here are some of my easy tips... Fishan is the big bull who broke his left leg and walks with a limp... Tokwe the matriarch has gorgeous long thin tusks with tips that turn inward to each other... Somopane is a big bull whose tusks you can't miss bc they are long and super thick!!... Sebakwe the massive dominant bull of the herd has a left tusk that looks like a fish hook the way it turns up. His right tusk tip is rounded bc he used it so much it chipped off!!... Mambo who is Lundi's son has a big triangle missing from his right ear... Good luck.. You'll soon know them all!! 👍🐘🐑🐑🐕💓💚💜💙

[@Debra-my9cg]

Oops!! I see now you already know the big cutie our Fishan!! ❤🐘

[@kimbrown6149]

@@Debra-my9cg thank you so much for your tips 😃

[@Debra-my9cg]

You're welcome! 👍

[@virginiatyree6705]

@@Debra-my9cg , Appreciate. v

[@lindaj5492]

I’m always amazed by how quietly they walk; and love how Khanyisa has frequent delicate trunk-checks from the adults around her 🥰

[@paxtoninthehouse]

I love how the herd welcomes princess Khanyisa every morning! 🐘💖

[@kathyking5552]

Ahhhh, another day of family, fun, friends, and foraging!!! A great day ahead!!! 💕💕

[@elpirata5468]

❤

[@MsLilac88]

I love watching little Khanyisa & the elephant herd walking side by side. 😊 Little Khanyisa is growing up so quickly & she is so adorable, sweet & beautiful. 💜

[@eileengoehring6080]

Jabulani gentle 🚶 walking down the slope! Hi everyone from a very hot u.k.🐘😰

[@lindaj5492]

😂 I read this just as it came up on the video! Jabulani doing “baby steps” to avoid slipping?

[@paulalim1476]

Tokwe’s not going to rest until she finds the intruder! Oh wait….there’s a tree to eat first.

[@Debra-my9cg]

Our matriarch is moonlighting as a tree surgeon these days.. Lol!! 🐘🔪🌲

[@paulalim1476]

@@Debra-my9cg Good one!!

[@virginiatyree6705]

😄😄😄😄...v

[@bestenjoy7106]

Very very beautiful video ❤️ thank you 🐘🐘🐘

[@JD-nd1oz]

I enjoyed the safari walk with elephants. Does the herd have a special formation that they follow when they walk? Does the intervention by humans and the calling and instruction the elephants to "move" interrupt the way the herd will work out who goes out in the front, side, back, left, right etc?

[@cycleSCUBA]

I keep saying it - fascinating creatures !! 5:30 instant defence mode

[@melodiefrances3898]

That never fails to amaze and humble me ❤

[@pamfrank3962]

She actually looks like she is smiling running ti meet the herd.🥰

[@sarahstrong7174]

The feeling of belonging is essential to both humans & elephants.

[@laureloakley378]

Beautiful! I love elephants ❤️ unusual view between the elephants legs while drinking!

[@conniealford1020]

Thank you for the beautiful walk today. I hope you all have a great weekend. 💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘

[@susancombs4509]

Love watching and studying these fantastic elephants. Love the reflections in the water. Love that huge glorious sky. We have big Texas skies here but there is something special about seeing the elephants under that glorious sky. Thank you HERD.

[@naima7881]

Hello from Denmark 🇩🇰 What a great beautiful start, I loved watching Timisa and Pisa running to join the family 🙌 It has been almost 3 years since Fishan injury and it’s make me glad to see him walking well 😊 It’s funny to know that Lundi has a habit of splashing Adine with water😅 Thanks again for sharing your beautiful photos and videos with us ♥️🙌♥️ ✌️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@tamo9520]

Ha-ha, these are trilingual elephants you know. The understand English, Afrikaans and elephant.

[@Debra-my9cg]

You forgot Shona, the native language of the majority of the carers who are from Zimbabwe.... Is quadlingual a real word?? Lol!!

[@Debra-my9cg]

Tigere is always saying "agreeva" to them.. I should try to look up the translation???

[@tamo9520]

@@Debra-my9cg I'm chuckling! I'm not sure, but you just made it one! Aaahahaha. And thank you for informing me, I wasn't quite sure as to what language they actually spoke. That was my ignorance speaking. Now that I know the correct language, Shona is what I originally meant so thank you for informing me. But to be honest, I like tht fact that we can say they are "Quadlingual", lol

[@tamo9520]

@@Debra-my9cg I think that we are going to have to get one of the H.E.R.D. members to tell us what he means. In google translate, I typed in agreeva, akreva, ackreeva, ackreva, agreava and got nothing when trying to translate from Shona to English. So then I went to English and tried to translate: come on, Come'on, hurry up, watch out, pay attention, hurry, and I actually forget a few more words that I tried and nothing came close to what sounds like 'agreeva', so I guess we'll just have to wait to see if someone can chime in and cler that up for us! lol

[@tamo9520]

@@Debra-my9cg Aaaha! Yes, 'quadlingual' and 'quadrilingual' are actual words! The first being found in the 'Urban' dictionary and the second found in Merriam Webster's

[@AniFam]

After picking up a new scent, every elephant looked pretty serious… I could feel their family bond~ This morning walk was beautiful~ 💞 Thank you for sharing this video!🤗

[@suerichards47]

Love how aunts and uncles look out for pink baby, just like families did when I was young but not anymore.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

This was so enjoyable as always! Thank you for your tender care of your charges and these wonderful videos. 🧡🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🧡

[@donnadavid4028]

Aha...ooooo Adine,I totally respect and admire you but... choose your words carefully;) Little k understands, they're sensitive. HER MIND and personality are HUGE💗

[@duanerosenzweig9805]

Oh, Lord, I do so wish I were there! I truly enjoy the walkabouts...and never tire of the sound of the scuffing of their giant feet, or the different sounds like when they're drinking water. Was that Pisa who was slurping? Fishan appears to be developing better flexion with his injured leg, and dear Kumbura--never far away from Kanyisha. Please don't let it end...

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

🕊🇺🇲💕

[@gabe-po9yi]

“Tokwe brought a tree, again. Then, Jabulani took the tree from her.” Lol, wish that had been caught on camera. (I see she got herself another one.)

[@Debra-my9cg]

She is a matriarch/tree surgeon.. Lol!! ❤🐘🌲

[@gabe-po9yi]

@@Debra-my9cg lol, and a pruner.

[@dbbdvm]

Timisa has Really grown!

[@natestorm194]

how bout a video where you go through the names of the elephants and the thinking behind each name.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for the idea, Nate!

[@natestorm194]

it's kind of a silly idea but I think it could be enjoyable. I imagine at least half of them have a story associated with their name. blessings.

[@jaycuzman625]

Khanysia is doing very well she is becoming so independent. I love it when I see setombe and klaserie together. They have the closest bond to each other of all the elephants. I can't imagine facing Tokwe's group (Lundi, Setompane, Fishan, Jabulani and khanysia) if it were me being the danger to her Herd. Tokwe is by far the most protective of them all. Along with Lundi of course. Timisa is looking good and well without the bottle. Great video. Thank you.

[@anitathompson5688]

Well behaved elephants amazing beasts! Their manners are astonishing or maybe due to Adine and carers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@irenabevans3411]

Love seeing the herd going out at dawn & returning at sunset, the Ellie's with those incredible skies are stunning

[@user-kp1pz6zv8y]

Africa is such a beautiful country 🙂

[@lydiamoon5235]

Africa is a WHOLE continent, encompassing many different countries. Thank you. The continent is so large that you could fit the USA into its borders 2 and 1/2 times.

[@virginiatyree6705]

We are ALL from Africa!!! Wish humans would remember that...v

[@Sheryl777]

No wonder Khanyisa is so sleepy at night with all the walking she does!

[@theresaheerey9098]

I love you all So beautiful and precious Be Safe and Well

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Love to you! Hope you are safe and well too

[@susanurban5920]

Beautiful herd. Khanyisa is a little peanut among those giants. She’s adorable.

[@tw8725]

How beautiful the scene with sunrise as a wallpaper and the elephants as the main characters.

[@melaniekennerley6401]

How far did they walk today? I just get tired walking with them. And I wonder if Khanyisa also gets tired? Her little legs are so precious.

[@jaycuzman625]

I think they do more foraging than walking. Once they get to a place, where get kinda hang out there. Then go to another location to find more food. The walking is essential for all elephants. I believe if they didn't get out and walk they acquire arthritis, and bone issues. It's to do with their size. They need to move and eat

[@goldseraph7051]

she looks soooo tiny....soo sweet and innocent ....so brand new learning about life surrounded by the females showing her the way. How loving this herd is and caring.

[@Shaden0040]

SEems Lundi has a sense of humor or honor. Water is the life givinglquid after all. Maybe Lundi is honorong Adine with sacred waters? :)

[@shannondelong3248]

Never underestimate the Matriarch! That bellow has the "Don't Mess With My Herd" vibe going on. What a magnificent elephant Tokwe is! 🐘❣️

[@lindabachle3490]

I see Khanyasi and think how much she has grown and then I see one of the herd walk up beside her and put things in perspective. She’s a baby.

[@doriangrey9702]

They seem afraid of people

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Not at all, we were on a speedy mission to get to the dam and then the best grazing areas, which become in shorter supply as the bush changes with the winter season, the herd are very comfortable in the company of the carers who they know well. They did go on the alert in the video when they picked up the scent of the wild elephants.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

they do?

[@dianeoxendine7619]

Dorian grey, cool name.

[@Sheryl777]

What do the HERD elephants do if they encounter a wild herd of elephants out in the bush while on their daily walk? Or do the different herds try to stay away from each other pretty much? Which I figure they probably do but don't really know.

[@celindacochran6977]

Loved how Jabulani pranced down the hill at the dam. He is so handsome!

[@janetterocha3609]

How far do the elephants walk everyday to give food?