An Extraordinary Standoff & Approach Between a Hippo and the Elephants!

[@Sunrise635]

Wow! That standoff was magnificent! I love it when the elephants trumpet. So grandiose!!!

[@HEWholoves-w1d]

@@Sunrise635 same

[@JoanBelo-h5y]

@Sunrise, same here!! Thanks Owen! ❤ So nice to see the green!

[@shannondominguez9725]

Mr. Hippo thought Sebakwe was the Lone Ranger(not that the boy needs anyone to back him up)it’s just 2 Warriors sizing each other up,an incredible standoff indeed!! Little did the hippo realize Sebakwe has an entire army behind him that will not hesitate to step up when necessary,dominant bull or not!! Those last few minutes of this video put a smile on my face our Braveheart playing with Tia(auntie)Bubi,she truly loves that Miesiekind so much just as we all do,their bond is one I have always loved watching flourish from day one.☀️🐘💦🦛🩷🩶

[@CristinaF210]

a tia e a sobrinha a brincar♥♥♥♥♥

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It's wonderful to see their interactions bring so much joy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your support. 🐘💚

[@HEWholoves-w1d]

Agreed, and the hippo said, NUFF as he shimmied quickly back in to the water.

[@sandinielsen4401]

Water is such an jmportant element in all mammal life. ❤❤

[@JoanBelo-h5y]

Same too!! 🤗 Thanks Owen!!❤ So great to see all the green!

[@mariafont8826]

Great filming! Thank you, Owen. We wish a happy new year to everyone at Herd! 🎉❤

[@AgnesKortvelyesi]

Happy New Year to you too!🥳🎉🥂🍾🍀🎆

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

This made my day. 😢 Feliz ano nuevo. This coming year gonna be great

[@GeneralGoji2]

“One shall stand, one shall fall” That hippo has guts, he’s lucky he gets to keep them today

[@JesusPlsSaveMe]

*Revelation 3:20* Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. HEY THERE 🤗 JESUS IS CALLING YOU TODAY. Turn away from your sins, confess, forsake them and live the victorious life. God bless. *Revelation 22:12-14* And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

[@flesz_]

😂​@@JesusPlsSaveMe

[@lynnell5993]

Thank you Owen for catching this fantastic footage! Watching and listening to Sebakwe give orders to Somopane, who backs everyone up. A great moment of leadership by Sebakwe. He gave that daring young? hippo choices, but hippo chose wrong, and when Sebakwe backs up, the troops move in defensively, surrounding the dam edge with particular note to Pisa, Zindoga, Jabu and Mambo trumpeting and shaking heads ready for battle. The hippo wisely retreats quickly back to the water. Khanyisa playing with Bubi was priceless as she showed Bubi how she will make waves in the water like Bubi and use her perfected back kick to that hippo over and over if he comes near her. The temperament of this herd is noteworthy. Give a chance for peace and if not accepted, show your force and allow your adversary to retreat without harm. Well done Jabulani herd! Battle tactics 101 without casualties.

[@donnievance1942]

It seems to me that elephants are rather timid animals for their size. There is no practical reason that a herd of elephants should consider a lone hippo to be a threat or challenge of any sort. I've seen a number of videos in which wildlife guides have held off threatening bull elephants with a shout and the wave of a stick. I know there are many cases in which lone bull elephants have killed rhinos, but this behavior hardly seems like excessive bravery given the enormous size difference. In this video we watched a couple of the herd members initially back up just because a hippo got out of the water to face them. They had to assemble the whole herd to get the hippo to back down. I find the timidness of elephants to be an incongruous but very endearing characteristic.

[@donnievance1942]

A couple of commenters below have pointed out that a hippo could inflict serious wounds on an elephant with its crushing bite. No doubt this is true, but such an attack on an elephant would be harrowingly dangerous for the hippo as well. Such an event is not at all likely in this circumstance. Consider that no hippo has ever bitten any of the herd members, despite many recorded encounters. If that hippo had made a determined advance on any members of the herd, that would have been a truly extraordinary video, as I've never heard of such an incident. In this and other videos that I've seen, such encounters seem to always involve only a lot of blustering and theatrical displays. It's pretty cute.

[@lynnell5993]

@donnievance1942 i didn't for a single minute think there would be a fight in this instance. They are both formidable animals but I thought it was just a show off move from the hippo. What i found interesting was watching how Sebakwe took control and how the herd obeyed his rumble commands. It was a good drill, however, in case a dozen more hippos popped out of the water, lol.

[@srs2835]

Best synopsis to date! ❤

[@ashton1952]

​Perhaps not timidness so much, but training for the younger ones and routine action plan protocol. Hippos are extremely aggressive, powerfully built and bigger than some of those elephant youngsters. Love the way this family sticks together, how they've bonded, even though they're adoptees. ❤

[@francescaa8331]

Wow. I don't think I've ever seen footage of a hippo coming out of the water to confront an elephant. Big mistake by the hippo. That is a powerful herd and they stick together.

[@rmp7400]

@francescs Yeah, so he found out...!!!

[@sallyo100]

"On my signal, everybody huddle! And tell him off when he's back in the water!"

[@rosamariamp881]

😂❤

[@leftinthedryer]

What a family our Ellies are!! How I love their trumpeting!! 🤗🐘🥰❤️🐘

[@HEWholoves-w1d]

@@leftinthedryer yes

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Sebakwe 🐘 was trying to be a gentleman and share the dam with that hippo 🦛. But I guess the Hippo 🦛 had other thoughts. Sebakwe 🐘 tried to give him space but that wasn't good enough. All it took was one trumpet from Sebakwe 🐘 and the rest of the HERD 🐘 was right there. The lonely Hippo 🦛 was defeated and retreated back into the water. To watch Khaynisa 🐘 and Bubi 🐘 playing in the water (their happy place) is so much fun. Khaynisa 🐘 tries to mimic Bubi's 🐘 water moves. Khaynisa's 🐘 little happy trumpet says it all. But allomother Limpopo 🐘 is right there making sure Khaynisa 🐘 was safe. Great filming Owen. Thank you for my morning of happiness watching my favorite family of elephants 🐘. ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It's fascinating how one trumpet call from Sebakwe brought the entire herd to his side, showcasing their unity and strength. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your kind words about the filming. It's a joy to bring these moments to you and your family. 🐘💚

[@HEWholoves-w1d]

@@dorothywestcott2408 well said!

[@mnomadvfx]

Hippos are territorial 24/7 vs adult male elephants who seem to be pretty chill when they are not in musth.

[@cemarie5471]

🎉🎉Awwwesome video Owen🎉🎉 I am in awe of how the situation played out with Mr Hippo! He thought he was going to cause chaos until Sebakwe trumpeted and the rest of our ellies showed up like a pack of ninjas as if to say... "Nope this isn't going down, not todayyyy😅 I truly laughed as well as Kanyshia did her infamous back kicks!😅 This video should get an Oscar award!🎉🎉I love you all so much HERD and all our precious Ellies❤❤❤

[@HEWholoves-w1d]

@ agree!

[@hell666-59]

Queen of the back kicks is at it again! That little ellie cracks me up 🤣😂🤣

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

Timisa taught her well for the back kick

[@vankuipland]

What magnificent animals “ the Emperor’s of the jungle .

[@JesusPlsSaveMe]

​@@marie-clauderecchia4531 Where are you going after you die? What happens next? Have you ever thought about that? Repent today and give your life to Jesus Christ to obtain eternal salvation. Tomorrow may be too late my brethen😢. Hebrews 9:27 says "And as it is appointed unto man once to die, but after that the judgement

[@katyafan]

Khanisa has been working on her back kick!! She's getting very good at that!

[@-BubbityBubs-]

It was that back kick that first got me interested in elephants. They are made with such personality, I had to find out more.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

That is wonderful to hear. It's amazing how such small gestures can spark a deep interest!

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

Timisa taught her well for the back kick !

[@JulieRushworth-k4w]

​@@marie-clauderecchia4531I remember her trying that with Phabeni, but she sure changed her mind about him 💜

[@yonettemoorgan391]

Whew! A tense few minutes. But Mr Hippo is no match for Team HERD! ❤❤❤

[@bellablock5864]

This hippo was one of a kind! Thank you Owen for capturing this interaction, which is probably not seen very often! Fascinating! 👍

[@patriciamcghee249]

Standing together as a HERD, in present danger. A teachable moment. Love ❤

[@darkhumour741]

Bubi and Khanyisa bonding over their shared love of the water, how precious ❤️

[@celesterakhale7496]

The ellies were so sweet...they didn't want any trouble..but Mr Hippo was pushing them to it..

[@gr8fuldeb699]

You can really see the size of Sebakwe in this video 😮

[@CANM-hv4ki]

I love and laughed at Bubi's and Khanyisa's fun chaos today. It seems Bubi is teaching the youngster the proper way to make a splash, and looked so proud when Khanyisa was enthusiastic with her mimicry. And that standoff with the dominant bull and hippo was a marvelous sight to have been filmed. Thank you for your great work, Owen. God Bless You All.🙏🐘❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It's heartwarming to see Bubi teaching Khanyisa and the little one eagerly learning and mimicking. The standoff with the dominant bull and the hippo was indeed a remarkable moment to capture on film. Thank you for your kind words and support.

[@AgnesKortvelyesi]

Hello there! I am wishing you a prosperous happy New Year and good health. With love - Agnes from Hungary💖🐘🐘🐘💙🥳🎉🥂🍾🎆🍀😀🇭🇺

[@Christine-t4n]

WOW! That had me really concerned.... Sebakwe seemed to be thinking 'Is this a crazy *%* hippo? Look, he's coming right at us!, Really, he's nuts!" Loved see the strength of the herd to protect and support each other -- little ones learning strength. Just Beautiful. Thank you.

[@lisahenrichs2724]

Hippo was saying I ain't scared of you see I ain't scared and then when they all came together Hippo says oh HELL NO!! LOL

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Haha, that's a perfect way to describe it!

[@zisnzat-uw7gg]

And the rest of the herd came to their aid so quietly there was no trumpeting or anything. Fascinating!

[@rlight7666]

With all of Khanyisa's back/side kicks, I'm going to start calling her the 'Karate Kid'🤣

[@irupelopez9760]

Mr. Sebwakes strategy...very smart😮...the brave hippo deserves respect also❤😂great video...thanks

[@dirk143]

The Hippo, did alot to delete his Genes.

[@denisewalberg5803]

Loved seeing that Hippo hightail it back into the water as fast as his short little legs would carry him. Lol! Like he even stood a chance against a herd of Elephants. Dream on buddy. & Little Miss Kicker splashing away with Bubi, sooo cute. ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Their playful antics never fail to bring a smile. 🦛🐘💦

[@RWQFSFASXC-qc5fq]

A hippo doesn't really even stand a chance against ONE elephant.

[@Azureblue25]

After all intelligence isn’t really a Hippos strong suit, same with Rhinos.

[@natasjadirken5633]

This was awesome! I've watched the standoff already 5 times! A- ma- zing!!!!! For a moment I thought Sebakwe was backing down but he was just joining the herd, knowing that strength lies in numbers😍

[@ashton1952]

Also for the sake of teamwork, these animals are amazing ❤

[@danellbain2866]

So incredibly majestic!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@steventrompeter9883]

Sebakwe knows not to battle a hippo in or near the water. Smart leader. Khanyisa and Bubi,two water baby's. Thanks Owen 🐘😊

[@martytdd1606]

He out weighs the hippo by about 3 or 4 tons, had he been in must he most likely would've killed it.

[@galepatrick1702]

our HERD are amazed at the audacious hippo - it seemed the trumpeting did the trip- bye for now hippo-

[@Iforgotme]

We humans should be as accommodating to each other. This is a great lesson for us egomaniac humans.

[@taniapetrovic5688]

@@Iforgotme 💕 👍

[@RylCnxshin]

Love how the elephants all yell at the hippo once he's back in the water. 🤣 Always love to see Bubi and Khanyisa swimming together. Does anyone enjoy the water as much as those two?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

They are all big water babies.

[@sgsmith9014]

Of course that hippo was very brave to approach the bull elephant, and it was very wise to back away from a fight it could not win! Just a wonderful video of how animals exist together - a classic! Thank you HERD for making this channel available.

[@earthmama5659]

Wonderful filming!

[@peterdavis8471]

💯 exactly no music, no talking just peaceful animal behavior 😊

[@marthamedler679]

So wonderful to finally see the bush decked out in glorious green!

[@ShortOrderCook]

It's so amazing to watch the interaction. Sebakwe wasn't concerned at first - he still had a resting back leg. But when the Hippo became confronting, everything changed. That is a big Hippo! And little Khanyisa practising her hippo defense kicks 😂 🐘🦛

[@Kudzii292]

Khanyisa and the little back kicks 😂

[@MsLilac88]

Hello Adine, I always feel intrigued by your elephant vireos, they never fail to brighten up my days when I am down. 💜

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Elephants have a way of bringing joy and wonder into our lives. Sending joyful vibes your way! 🐘💚

[@MsLilac88]

@@herdelephantorphanage How are you doing? 😊

[@martinapeleskova9432]

Učení jak zahnat hrocha je škola života❤

[@thea1rachiel]

This footage is just amazing!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We are very appreciative of your kind donation, thank you.

[@candidaprout560]

Khanisa ❤️💕 always well protected. Bravo elephants 🐘❤️

[@inasorensen4452]

Owen,knowing how dangerous hippos are ,is there to film it all !Our hero for the day !

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It was a very special moment, and Owen was not going to miss the opportunity, besides he knew that the herd would always protect him.

[@melodiefrances3898]

Wow, that hippo was very fearless (until he or she wasn’t). I've never seen one come onto land like that. Fascinating and tense video.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hippos can be surprisingly bold, especially when they feel threatened.

[@Bloodnok49]

This was a bull hippo. When the muck spreading commences, you can see his male organ is used to urinate, which apparently enhances the force of the muckspreading and can extend as far as 10 metres. It is an extraordinarily informative video and on a par with some of David Attenborough's wildlife filming. I was intrigued by the warning trunk splashings to the left of camera, which indicated there appeared to be at least one elephant in close proximity protecting Owen

[@sharonj.1240]

Maybe it was a young hippo that didn't understand. Nevertheless, it got sorted out. Beautiful!

[@Kudzii292]

Hippos can be dangerous,they kill more people in Africa than any other animal

[@michellesartori6695]

Those 2 creatures have to be Africa's most deadly. The size and power of both species is unparalleled. I'm glad to get my daily dose of HERD! From country NSW Australia.

[@robynmccreary8091]

I’m the same. Caloundra. Sunshine Coast. Qld

[@jlda9474]

Thank you Owen. What an experience and rarity to see Sebakwe stare down a hippo! I held my breath for a moment or two! Thank you again for including us in such a magnificent sight!! Love from 🇺🇸❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘……

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It is truly incredible to be able to share these moments with you!

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

Brave hippo 😮

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Brave....and foolish.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Well that was quite a stand-off…… until the whole heard got involved! Then the hippo said “Nope! Not today! “ “Too many ekephants & one 1 me””!!” Time to exit!! lol. Thank you Owen for the great video. Khanyisa has got that “back kick” all ready to go ! Blessings to all at HERD! ✝️😊❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It's wonderful to share these moments of nature's drama with you! Thank you for the kind words.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@ you are very, very welcome! And thank you for all the hard work. You do to take care of these beautiful animals and these lovely elephants that we all love so much.!!

[@jbenko13]

It really made me smile to see Bubi playing with Khanyisa. She so often seems to only have fun on her own. Bubi's love for the young one is very clear here ❤

[@greg1083]

😂 Looks like Sebakwa has a look of bemusement when the hippo puts on his power show.

[@peterrauth3387]

Sebakwe was right to be wary. If the hippo wrong footed him, it could do some serious damage with its jaws. Hippos are much more unpredictable than elephants.

[@janparish7895]

Great videos - Thank you Owen Spielberg!! 😉👍

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Owen certainly has a knack for capturing these incredible moments, and it's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the videos. 🐘🎥

[@HelenCamile63]

Owen Spielberg 😆🩷

[@lynettepieters2890]

Thank you Owen

[@SueEllenInWA]

Wow ty Owen this is so awesome 😮 to see the herd come together and the hippo run and to hear it all I could actually feel this ty dear carers ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for sharing your appreciation for the video!

[@katy9577]

Siiiii😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏

[@deeT02]

Wow! That hippo was determined for a while 😂. Quickly took off when the family showed up.

[@jeanjacote5891]

I could watch Khanyisa swim and splash forever! Her utter joy and goofiness make me happy. I saw that she tried to sneak in a few back kicks on Bubi LOL

[@candidaprout560]

Thanks very much Mr Owen. I must admit that the rhino 🦏 was courageous. Hi khanisa ❤️💕. Hi all elephants 🐘❤️ and all animals ❤❤❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Afternoon, Candida, it was quite a moment!

[@AgnesKortvelyesi]

Hi Candida!🥳🎉

[@Malskivvy]

Khanyisa is tormenting Bubi, then runny to hide under a trunk before starting again. I love watching them play in the water ❤

[@KrisTina-friendship]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing. Brave hippo He is outnumbered. I love how the ellies all support each other.

[@ronstihlman825]

Oh awesome!!! Never mess alone with someone who can draw in the whole gang.

[@CathieWatson-n8t]

Hahaha I love how sebakwe was drinking and eyeballing the hippo at the same time..that made the hippo mad😅

[@stephensfarms7165]

Thanks for a great video of the elephants playing in the water. 💦. Happy New HERD. 🙏❤️🌻🌻🌻

[@Go-tee71]

To me, Sebakwe is the epitome of "gentle giant". He has beautiful soulful eyes & always appears to be contemplating. The hippo was extremely brave to stand its ground; it was also fascinating to watch the herd's reaction & how they supported Sebakwe & each other! Great to see the reserve looking beautiful & green again 🥰🙏❤️🐘🦛🌳🌿

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Sebakwe truly embodies the "gentle giant" persona with his soulful eyes and contemplative demeanour.

[@asterio8405]

Lucky hippo. If that bull would have been totally wild, the story could have been different.

[@earlyriser4033]

GREAT video! Owen you always capture amazing footage.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Wow, thanks!

[@archiemustachie3693]

I prefer an elephant over a hippo any day. Hippos are dangerous.

[@Galactusz007]

Bull elephants going through musk are even more dangerous.

[@thetorchyblameseries8100]

Poor hippo. Dude just wants to have some down time.

[@watchmanonthewall14]

The elephants were patient with the troublemaker, but their patience ran out. A fully grown hippo is no match for a fully grown elephant.

[@DoloresHaliday]

Passionnante confrontation qui a pu être filmée

[@taniapetrovic5688]

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[@herdelephantorphanage]

It was a captivating moment!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

The elephants' ability to assert their presence without escalating to aggression is truly remarkable.

[@taniapetrovic5688]

@@herdelephantorphanage 💕 🙏 Thank you. You are all wonderful, elephants, of course and The GREAT TEAM 💕 👍.

[@wonderfulwildwhalesharks6767]

Such a pleasure to watch and listen to wild animals without 'music' or narration. The sights and sounds of nature are my favorite - nothing can compare. Thank you, Owen, for capturing this wild and wonderful moment!

[@BudaKhan420]

Either the hippo was looking for some friends, or he’s just seeing how far he can push it 😂

[@cemarie5471]

😂😂😂

[@cynthiamoore3250]

Funny scene 😅 hippo drama 🦛 he retreated once the ellies lined up, miss K 🐘 pool party 🏊‍♂️😊😂❤

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

The hippo was fearless, till the whole Herd stepped up against it. Lovable Herd family 😍🦛💦💦🐘🐘🐘🐘❤.Thank you, carer Owen🌺.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

The dynamics between different species can be quite complex and intriguing. 🦛🐘

[@AgnesKortvelyesi]

Hi my dear sister! If we don't get to comment in the next days, I am wishing you a prosperous and happy New Year and good health.💖🐘🐘🐘💙🥳🎉🥂🍾🎆🍀

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

@@AgnesKortvelyesi Oh, thank you so much 😊. I am wishing you a prosperous and Happy New Year 2025, and good health 🙏. 💝🐘🐘🐘🐘🌟🎆🎉🎇🍀.

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

OmG! I thought we about to witness a stampede of sorts. Really great to witnes

[@JenniferNelson2357]

Thank you, Owen, for another beautiful video of our herd❣️

[@williamsheppe9559]

It potentially could have been a bad confrontation for the hippo if Sebakwe was in musthe.

[@ladyjustice1474]

Hippo: this is my watering hole. Elephants: (The entire herd) you sure about that?

[@sddaron]

What a magnificent show of unity and force. Yikes. I would run as well.Khanyisa was such a cutie 🥰

[@Mary-us8jb]

And again, there goes Khanyisa with that famous rear foot. ;o)

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

LOL OH MY SAKES!! I had this on high speed watching it and to see all those ellies come to the defence was magnificent!!

[@suzymatwetwe]

Wonderful entertainment 👏. Thanks Owen.

[@helenestrada1913]

I love watching the HERD especially Khanyisa .... Thank you Owen! 🙏 😍

[@Jan_Talcott_100]

I don't know why but every time I watch a video my heart always gets drawn to Khanyisa. ❤

[@brocktoon8]

Bless all elephants everywhere and keep them safe from human harm. Keep all animals safe from human harm. May this whole herd of elephants only know happiness and peace forever.

[@bellaisme1761]

Hippos are very dangerous and Sebakwe did well not to approach him. Hippos can inflict serious injuries - and we don't want that at all. It was an honor to witness this encounter miles away .... thank you Owen!!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Absolutely, Sebakwe made a wise decision by keeping a safe distance. Owen did a fantastic job capturing this extraordinary moment. 🦛🐘

[@-BubbityBubs-]

@@herdelephantorphanage Really? All I could think was, “Buddy you are out of your league”, when the hippo got out. I know they have that big strong jaw, and a bad disposition, but Sebakwe could make mince meat out of him. No?

[@voiciray]

💯 one of the few comments that acknowledges just how dangerous hippos can be. Those incisors and the crushing strength of those jaws are nothing to be sneezed at. With humans, confrontations are tricky because the ego gets involved and it becomes about self-worth (ridiculous imo). In the wild, it's more about how much damage and injuries an animal is willing to accept (goal being none) and still be able to carry on foraging/hunting and living. It's not at all about who's stronger _overall_ (obviously eles are by far in this instance) but about avoiding needless injury.

[@michaelgoetze2103]

He followed a tactic the Mongols used to do - feign a retreat to draw the opposing forces out and then surround them. Sebakwe retreated, drawing the Hippo forward, and then suddenly the Hippo was confronted by most of the Herd.

[@cameronhowe1110]

An adult elephant can easily take on a hippo.

[@lindaclark1406]

Thank you Owen. You are a master of videos. Team Elephant won this stand off. ❤

[@Mario543212]

The hippo has good manners. He doesn't pee in the water. 😂

[@AgnesKortvelyesi]

🤣👍

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

😂😂

[@lorim667]

Khanyisa is a firecracker!

[@GanjaLady]

What an awesome sight to see ❤❤❤ I just love elephants ❤ FAMILY IS WHAT THEY ARE ABOUT ❤ They have emotions just like us 😊 and care deeply for each other ❤❤

[@katieciccoianni4415]

That was a tense few minutes between elephant and hippo!!! I was getting very nervous until suddenly the whole herd showed up and that hippo made a beeline for the middle of the waterhole! Way to go "Team Jabulani Herd!" Thank you Owen for a fantastic video!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

The dynamics between elephants and hippos can be fascinating to observe.

[@camp44mag]

Handsome Sebakwe, at 1:20 maybe thinking, 'oh man, what's this guy...?' Khanyisa trumpeting with such power and the greenery was beautiful to see. Thanks and happy New Year, Owen and HERD!

[@imaginethat2003]

GET your ass back in the water. 😂😂😂

[@sjacobs246]

This is amazing! Elephants are the only animals I see hippos just getting out of the way for. The way that Hippo approached was audacious.

[@r.k.2823]

After the hippo pooped and peed in the water, Sebakwe should have said, "Well no one wants to take a drink now!".

[@chee2893]

I had no idea hippos were that big 😮 this is the first time i actually seen them side by side

[@maryt2887]

Khanyisa doing her characteristic back kicks--far enough from Bubi so they don't connect! Love to see elephant playtime!

[@monikawagner8416]

Another adventurous day at the waterhole❤️❤️🐘🐘🦛!! Bubi and Khanyisa are really enjoying their splash time!! Thanks Owen for another day at the waterhole!!

[@frankwolf3860]

Great videography Owen! I wonder...where does that hippo go when not in to pond? Is there a water course nearby? Is it the only "local" hippo, or is there a herd of them? With lions in the area you'd think it would be dangerous for a lone hippo out of its element! And...I haven't seen a crocodile in any of the videos...thank goodness! Has the herd chased-away all the local "crocks"? Oh...last but not least: HAPPY NEW YEAR, Adine...and the same "Best Fortune!" to all the Carers there! May 2025 bring great joy, happy unexpected surprises and great health for all the elephants...love them all, each and everyone, especially Fishan!

[@rennierad]

I love when khanyisa backs up with her surprise karate kick. ❤💕

[@margaretrowlands8162]

I didn't think they would bother each other. Really surprising. What did the hippo think he could do anyway

[@MangoPM15]

Hippos are dangerous yes?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hippos are aggressive and dangerous animals, especially when they sense danger, making them one of Africa’s most dangerous animals.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

Yes

[@pamkrzyza8434]

Incredible footage. Well done and thank you for sharing. Meisiekind is weer vol streke. ❤😂❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the footage. Meisiekind is indeed full of character and always keeps us entertained

[@ellietobe]

The area looks so different with all of the green grass and trees. Beautiful. So glad that you are getting rain. I pray that it continues. The elephants are also enjoying the fresh water.

[@charlestonscnative9083]

Thank you Owen! 🙂