Elephant allomother, Kumbura follows Khanyisa everywhere & Sebakwe and the calf share a moment!

[@marymcdonald5531]

Khanyisa is loved and loved ❤️❤️❤️ I love her tooo❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ttilly9968]

I love listening to elephants "talk". So many different sounds, grumbles, low deep sounds they make -- astounding!

[@sharonott7513]

How I wish poor little Fenya could have experienced all this love and protection. Have a wonderful day Elephants. You make the world a happier place.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you xx have a beautiful day too

[@theresahart212]

I was thinking the same thing...little Fenya would have fit right in.😥

[@raelenewilson8097]

Great comment - I totally agree, so so sad, how she suffered...... made me feel so sick when I read she was caught for 2 months. ❤️🌈

[@kristieingram2039]

Sharon Ott.... I keep thinking the same thing..... RIP BABY FENYA ♥️

[@donnadavid4028]

I watched her nstory last night. it was so very encouraging and then wrenched my heart. i cried. The ignorance of man. God gave us dominion over animals but we are not to abuse them. We are their care takers.what an evil thing for people to do.keep them all in your prayers. Prayer changes things. Although it's difficult bless your enemies that they open their eyes. God bless little Fenya.i really thought she was going to make it. And Khanyisa ...no words can describe her.she is so full of life! I wish i will be able to visit her one day. Wouldn't that be so awesome? They are doing wonderful things over there.

[@evangeline3152]

I just wanted to say that I enjoy reading the comments because I see that you all love this family too.

[@chichitex1252]

I so appreciate the loving kindness the elephants show their family members and carers.

[@charlottethompson7389]

Thanks to all of you Carers, these elephants are so loved and they know it.

[@bridgetsclama]

They are all so gentle and caring of the calves. It's wonderful to watch them interact. She feels safe, you can just tell by her actions. This herd is magical.

[@albernal6653]

so right, notice when Khanisha is lying down how careful they are not to step on her. Khanyisa shows no fear of being stepped on while huge beasts are all around her

[@susangalpin4967]

I remember a time when National Geographic magazine offered the only insight into scenes like this. These videos from HERD are award winning, for sure.

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Such wonderful caring Allo mothers looking out for Khanyisa.

[@marilynbrainard3783]

How the entire herd love and care for their little Princess 💕.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

I think Limpopo is the herd princess, but Khanyisa is the little cupcake.

[@TheSouthernRascal]

❤❤❤

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Love these elephants. It’s like a meditation when I watch them.❤️

[@chris_iapetus]

That was very enjoyable. Just a big long stretch of pure elephant. Bravo !

[@davidt3956]

When Khanyisa sneezed, I thought her ears were going to fly off. So cute.

[@bettyderoo5984]

Khanyisa lost her mother now the entire Herd is her mother, they all care and look after her, she is the baby of the Herd . So precious to see these videos. The love and kindness is so beatifull to see.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Twice when Adine spoke to Kumbura and said her name, Kumbura replied with rumbles.

[@vojaro5669]

They are all the gentlest of animals. Full of caring and kindness. It’s so peaceful to see them interacting with one another.

[@helen.sellick25]

Khanyisa has blended into this herd so well. Like she was meant to be with them all along. It is such a beautiful and special bond. Makes my heart sing with joy. ❤🐘❤🐘❤🐘❤🐘❤🐘

[@lindaclark1406]

What amazes me, she’s not stepped on. They all seem to know where she is, all all times. What a African treasure❤.

[@catalinamorey1281]

Kanyisa lying down and not a single leg touches her. Large animals and very sensitive at the same time! And the explosion of sand on their bodies, is an amazing picture! 🐘💚

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Elephants must have good senses who are around them and where exactly. Not only because they are so heavy, but because the babies frequently are under the bellies of moms, and if there's danger nearby, the babies are in the middle and under of lots of adults.

[@99somerville]

Yes, I was afraid our little girl was going to get stepped on!

[@catalinamorey1281]

@@99somerville yes!

[@theresahart212]

I know watching her so trusting lying there among the beautiful giants made me nervous but the Elly’s must have strong deep sensory perception.

[@marilynbarker8255]

I once saw a film of a baby Elephant being trampled by the running nerd. These guys are very careful!

[@userused3199]

The sheer size of Sebakwe is breath taking. He always takes a moment to check on Khanyisa.

[@lindaredwood-kahn2729]

Sweet little muffin surrounded by love. Wonderful! 💜🐘💙🐘💜🐘💙🐘💜

[@daisysmom5168]

So precious the care they give to her❤️ They are all so amazing.

[@Godsgirl1958]

The herd is so beautiful! The first thing I look for every morning on my newsfeed is a post (long or short) from HERD. I feel so privileged to witness their lives in this way! Kudos to the men, women, and Adine who make these ellies' special lives possible. It would be nice to learn more about the carers and their human families and to meet their families through family group photos.

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

It was interesting watching Tokwe come up and keep an eye on Sebakwe and little Khanyisa. These animals exhibit such love and caring. Amazing.

[@charlottethompson7389]

It is amazing they know exactly where she is and don't even step on her. Such lovely creatures.

[@shirleymorris9194]

All these wonderful sounds...eles walking, trumeting, water sloshing, sand blowing, branches breaking. Some of the sounds of the African bush. It's a privilege to listen as well as watch. It's a gift for which I profoundly thank you. 💕🐘🐑🐶💕💕

[@barbarabrown7803]

I totally agree 👏🏻🙇💖 🐘

[@meganhuggins7494]

Sebakwe is just magnificent!!

[@jolesliewhitten6545]

I love it that you don’t speak much and don’t play loud music. We can enjoy the gentle sounds.

[@jaycuzman625]

Kumbura's eyes are so beautiful. It is amazing how noone steps on anyone's feet, especially the younger ones. I loved how Sebekwe just mowed himself into the middle of everyone, and Tokwe and Lundi showing up to join the group and check up on everyone. That Pisa and Timisa were side by side was neat. You look at these videos and you realize how closely the Herd reacts, responds and acts like any wild elephant herd. The only difference is you realize the Carers and Adine are also there.

[@GREGHIGGS1]

*WOW!* *That baby elephant is LOVED and PROTECTED!* *IT'S REALLY HEARTWARMING TO SEE THIS HERD BEING SO ATTENTIVE AND NURTURING TO THIS ORPHANED CALF!*

[@gr8fuldeb699]

Khanyisa is loved by the entire herd. I am in awe on how fast they went into protection mode when Khanyisa laid down. That was a beautiful site to see.

[@tonalfon4251]

Thank u guys for keeping them. They are very lucky to have you all too. After a looooong day today for me. This was very refreshing.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good Morning to everyone and all the adorable sweet elephants. Great to see these Sweet Lovers again.

[@janshiff9942]

I never get tired of watching them ,🐘🐘🐘🐘 happy Earth Day . Beautiful elephants .💕💕

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Speechless what a wonderful wildlife safe and the elephants are so happy with water splash . So many calves so many love.

[@anitathompson5688]

I had desperately longed for Fenya to join the Herd. Terrible loss for Adine, carers and everyone on KZbin who supports the Herd. Fenya will not be forgotton bless her 💐💐

[@MsLilac88]

Fenya was a cute baby elephant like Khanyisa, it’s a terrible loss for the community 😢

[@theresahart212]

Yes the amount of time that Adine and the care givers gave Fenya had to result in a deep bonding. It takes courage to do what these people do. Me, I am a coward.

[@k.tinder8905]

It kills me the pain she was in a d all due to humans.

[@donnadavid4028]

Me too... ithought for sure s she would make it with the great care from the team. it was sad it was just too much for her to endure, the tragedies that man causes.. sometimes the mental won't heal. it was her time. She's in elephant heaven

[@debilogan7699]

Can’t say this enough. This is so amazing to watch how they react to things. So protective of her n she’s just in her own little world. So adorable. You guys do such a wonderful job. I respect each n every one o you. Just to watch how they react around her is so beautiful. People could learn so much from this. Some idiots say that they don’t have any feelings. But I would tell them to watch this.. I believe everything has feelings. Just some not like us. There so majestic n caring. Always have to check you guys out. Again for some reason I’ve not figured out. This just relaxes me. Thanks so much.

[@janetclark9366]

IT'S a pleasure to watch theses caring LOVING ELEPHANTS LOOKING AFTER EACH OTHER .THEY BRING A JOY TO MY LIFE JUST WATCHING THEM .I DO ENVY YOU BEING ABLE TO BE WITH THEM EVERYDAY .GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF THEM BLESSING TO YOU ALL AND NOT FOR GETTING GUARDIAN ANGEL LAMMIE. GLORY TO OUR LORD . GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THANKYOU

[@jewingewing3040]

A sister looked at her. Amazing to see how K is looked after and so cared for.

[@donnadavid4028]

They are the most beautiful creatures can you see the looks wonderful you would never know what she had gone through by looking at her I'm one of her adopted mom's and I love them all thank you for taking care of them

[@MsLilac88]

I love baby elephants too, Khanyisa is so adorable & beautiful 😊

[@kelleywickenhagen2944]

✌💞🤗 The Herd sure has taken Miss K" as if she was born with them. ( Lot's a help from you guy's too) It shows they love her.

[@donaldreed8971]

Khanyisa has become The Pride & Joy of the HERD. Everyone Spoils her like she should be. Little Cutie Pie.

[@HelloKitty-ed5cy]

I just turn to mush watching these wonderful elephants having such obvious care and concern for each other.. How they manage not to step on Khanyisa while she is lying down amazes me. It is heartwarming to see these guys just being elephants, doing what elephants do, while healthy and happy... A credit to the HERD humans.. :)

[@herdelephantorphanage]

What a beautiful message! Thank you so much. 😍💚

[@michellestratford9753]

I just love watching this family. I even go back and re-watch ones I've already seen, which I never do. I'm always amazed how these incredible giants take such care to tip toe around the resting baby. Their interactions are just beautiful to watch💖

[@mayraleticiaalvarezvargas7938]

Hello 👋 HERD! Thank you very much for this beautiful video! Kumbura never ceases to amaze me, she is great, always showing the great love she has for Khanyisa and when they come out of the lake she is happy, very happy behind her. I really liked the strong bond that Klaserie is forming with Khanyisa, what a beautiful video. God Bless 🙏 always HERD. I love them. ❤️🐘❤️🧑❤️🐑❤️🐕❤️

[@Kim-lc3fv]

It's wonderful how Khanyisa is never alone. She always has companionship at her side. ❤🐘

[@lorischwind1048]

And khombura is ever so loyal to knanyisa, as usual. What a sweetie.

[@lesleybonham1791]

All the wonderful sounds as the herd enjoy their dust baths are amazing really feel we are there with them all 💖All sooo careful when Kanyisa lay down as to not step on her they really love n care for her very heartwarming. Thanks for this brilliant video have a great day 🐘💕🐘💕👼🥰

[@cocosheen500]

Thank you for this wonderful video! What a pleasure to watch Klaserie, Kumbura even Sebakwe take care of Khanyisa!

[@glennkudlevicz2369]

Truly an honor and pleasure to be brought up so close and personal with these beautiful beings. Adine, thank you. He

[@katharineellis3809]

So powerful and beautiful-- these are the best elephant video and footage!!! I appreciate you all so much.

[@jenisecoronado5555]

I could watch these elephants all day long! It's so amazing how graceful and self aware they are! They can be right next to a wiggling Khanyisa and never ever step on her in the slightest! I love how much they look out for little baby K and how much she loves EVERYONE! As males like Mambo come into sexual maturity, will they be driven away from the herd?

[@W1728now]

Ah bless little Khanyisa, she feels so safe lying down with all the mothers watching over her ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JRSnyderJrAZ]

Thanks for tips recognizing the different members of the herd. Lundi is easy as is Timisa and Kumbura and also Sebakwe but the other elephants are harder for me. They're all so kind with meisiekind providing caresses and dust baths too!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We will share more tips in the future videos too ❤️🐘❤️ they’re all so amazing with meisiekind! Gentle and protective

[@JRSnyderJrAZ]

@@herdelephantorphanage Uitstekend! I would really appreciate more tips as it's become sort of a hobby following this herd. I do look them up on herd.org.za but I need a little help!

[@endotcenga5685]

Khanyisa.. your family elephants so proud to have you, they make you so special, you look enjoy love from your family. You are uniq Khanyisa 🤗🤗🤗

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

Nice video ❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thanks 😁 thank you for watching

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

@@herdelephantorphanage welcome 🙏

[@Mersthamgal1]

Sat down for a cuppa after gardening and what a lovely surprise ELLIES 🤣🤣🤣

[@samanthabrotto1272]

Love this chanel

[@gerivilleneuve9018]

Pure joy watching this lovely creatures care for one another - so happy and thankful that there are organizations like HERD that help elephants in their natural habitat!

[@maggiemckee4374]

I love the protection they show💗💗💗 The protection seems to come naturally. Thank you for sharing, it makes my day. Thank you for all your work.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Maggie x having you watch these moments that matter so much to us makes our day! 🌞

[@ronnegold7133]

Another wonderful and heartwarming video. Khanysia looks happy, healthy and content having all this love around her. This family is truly unique.😍🐘🐘🐘😍

[@raygarcia8652]

Seeing Khanyisa and her loving family so protective of her love seeing khanyisa taking a small power nap that is so great 😊🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐶

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Kumbura so social for the little ones Khanyisa Kumbura like a father for her always lookout so she is safe💞💯💢❤💚

[@lisag5670]

The cuteness of Khanyisa makes me smile every time! She can be so silly flapping her trunk around or laying down just anywhere. I can’t get over how much this herd loves her. They are beautiful gentle giants. Thanks for the video Adine 🐘❤️🐑🥰 I just had to add: Towards the end of the video, ellie bums! Best bums in the bush!

[@sharonbarton1888]

Have to say I love when the little princess fans her ears!!! Looks like she could almost fly!!🐘🐘🐘

[@lpmowgs2425]

Such beautiful videography! I’m a half a world away in Vermont, but get transported each day to join the herd. Thank you, Adine, for making them so accessible! And I really miss Fenya...

[@alison__16]

Thank you for sharing their beautiful day with us. I love watching them and seeing their unique personalities and traits. Also thanks for the tips on identifying individuals, I usually rely on the names you put on the screen to tell them apart.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We will share more and more helpful tips ❤️🐘❤️ thank you for watching

[@vickibowen5617]

I absolutely adore this phenomenal Herd who are Khanyisa's Protectors extraordinaire! Bless them all .. 💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚🐘💚

[@angelalee9493]

They're all looking so fit and healthy, and I love how much they care for wee kanyisa,thank you so much Adine and all the dedicated carers .🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Cass-es5kl]

The trunks are the most amazing and versatile part of the elephants for they do so much with them. Scent the air, wash with water, mud or sand and the best part is how they caress each other and the workers. Thank you for these most enjoyable moments in their and your lives ❤

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

This is such a beautiful family. And family is who loves you.

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

It is good that the adults realize that children will go exploring and discovering, and may find trouble (like very young Khanyisa sure did), and so children must be followed. Also, the child having fun may encourage the adult to feel young again. This seems to be true of all animals (including humans). Babies are to be protected, but babies pay for the protection by inspiring fun times. 😊

[@freespeechforall1069]

Khanyisa is so well protected by her family. Thank you.

[@bonnieb4216]

Khanyisa seemingly is a superstar to the rest of the herd. Maybe the herd picks up on how the humans pay so much attention to her. I absolutely love Khanyisa, but I also love Timisa. Timisa is so pretty! She is so loving to Khanyisa even when Khanyisa is annoyingly pushing against her. I love these elephants. I am so thankful that I can see their daily activity!

[@Buba417]

Amazing video. There’s so much to see there, this herd has an amazing family dynamic. Kumbura, Klaserie and Limpopo are learning to be mothers and they’re already doing so well with Khanyisa. Beautiful relationships, getting stronger day by day. 🐘💕🐘💕 Khanyisa was observing Sebakwe sanding himself and she was learning from the best. Lol. 😃

[@GramMooakaRed]

This makes my day🙂❤️

[@deelb9462]

I am just so in love with these elephants! It amazes me that they don't accidently step on the baby when she's laying down, they are so careful.

[@kennethmarks1625]

Claudette: so lovely to see how Kumbura is so very loving and attentive to our sunshine--she shows her lovely nature which has blossomed in her caring way for the beloved baby K.!!

[@TheFixitGirl]

Its so cute to see Khanyisa trying to give herself a little dust bath like the grownups do

[@annsmarpat9500]

Every moment of this video was simply beautiful, I really enjoyed it!!! Thank you Adine, you're an amazing woman!

[@doobieatenara7649]

How cute of khanyisa to watch sebakwe dusting his huge body.. and heartwarming to see tokwe checking on baby k

[@renestewart604]

What a sandbath session. I was sneezing like Khanyisa sometimes does. I love how protective Mambo is.

[@Delcielo9]

I catch myself smiling and feeling weightless when watching the behavior and interactions of this lovely herd.

[@ebillie1181]

It's just exhausting being so cute...I love her. How careful and tiptoezy around the tiny one, the family is.

[@isawa6649]

So much to see in this video. I particularly enjoyed how busy and intense the sanding session was and in the middle of the commotion Khanyisa lies down and the world goes on around her, minding her, while her little trunk is lazily sanding her top side. The helping trunk of Klaserie . Quiet confidant Sebakwe is really very impressive. I wonder how Adine and the carers could breathe in this sand cloud. Thank you HERD

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

So lovely Adine Today Khanyisa is my foster elephant. I am very glad after so many times Khanyisa see on video with Lammie and Stavros and keepers and you Adine. I feel it is now family together. Thank so much for all the wonderful way you make the animals happy and healthy.

[@cynthiamasse9596]

She dust herself so well.😍

[@rennierad]

We love how Khanyisa throws dust on herself, it's so very cute. Lovely walk today, thank you. ❤

[@auntytutu]

WOW - this was a great day for elephant close interactions!!! Loved It!!! - Thank You Again and Again and Again!!!

[@petehilll9492]

Soooo pink, we could learn so much about acceptance from elephants

[@pfamhopstaken]

What a caring and protecting big family ❣...just by nature 😇

[@candidaprout560]

Kanyisa is well loved. And I am very happy to see it. Be well and safe all of you. Thanks for the care and help you give to all of them

[@JamieM470]

Kumbura is so attentive to Khanyisa. So heartwarming to see. It's fascinating to watch the herd dynamics; the respect and love they show to each other. And sweet-faced Khanyisa with her pretty pink ears and tiny trunk.....she feels so safe and comfortable in the love they give her. Always makes me smile when they scratch one leg with the other foot :) Big majestic Sebakwe pushes his way through but was very careful to not push Khanyisa. He even curled his trunk when swinging around so it wouldn't hit her. It seemed like right after that, matriarch Tokwe climbs up there to make sure everybody's ok, especially the littlest one. This was beautiful to see. Thank you!

[@quadbox]

I love learning new ways to identify each member of the herd. Thanks information box writer! Also, I just love watching they way their legs moves, especially little Khanyisa and her little chicken legs (compared to the others 😅)

[@kathleenjordan9404]

Looks like a pretty hot day with all the fanning and the tossing around of sand and the baby settles right in and it’s almost like they shade her as well, so sweet! What a compassionate herd 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🧡🐘🧡🧡

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Momentos gratificantes para KHANYISA La bebé elefantita 🐘 porque la manada está atenta por su bienestar y la ayudan a levantarse del suelo dónde se dan un baño de tierra

[@CristinaF210]

Khanyisa, she just killed me with cuteness sanding herself is just too cute to bear, omg trying to do what her elders do is just beyond but her little trunk only throws two pieces of sand 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰♥♥i love you my doll khanyisa

[@bunbunsooky61]

Khanyisa 🐘🐘🐘🐘the gentle giant🤗🤗🤗🧐🧐🧐lying down on the ground ,and having a rest.

[@blessings2you435]

*Job well done at HERD! They're all having such a blast! Kahnyisa has moved right in, one of the family already! She's blissfully happy! And they're so proud of her! You work miracles!*

[@TheSouthernRascal]

So peaceful and lovable ❤

[@derekmorgan3015]

Thanks Adine. This is one of my favorites!!

[@raedarden9830]

Your videos help us feel so present...when the dust was flying, I could feel my allergies start to kick up. Wow! lol Thanks for the very real experiences with our friends at HERD!