A Dramatic Moment as Khanyisa Screams and the Elephants Come Running

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Khanyisa is a real part of that herd. When she found herself without any of her elephant family there (human family was close by filming) she let out a distress call that every herd knows: baby in trouble! (Baby elephants are much like baby humans: if they find themselves suddenly alone it can cause anxiety. That is one of the reasons Khanyisa has Lammie, Nunga, and a human carer at night. She would get very upset if she found herself alone!) And this herd came running! All the cows and juveniles were especially attentive. If any of the cows had let out a distress call then the bulls would have joined in. A few came after the fact to led some support, but several (including Mambo) just went about their business. And that's because a wild herd is comprised of cows, their offspring, and subadults. Females stay with the herd for life; males will disperse when they reach sexual maturity. So, it really isn't Mambo's fault, as it isn't really his job to play nanny. Younger females without offspring frequently play that role, rehearsing for the time they will have their own babies. I'm fascinated and impressed by the cohesion in this group. Many are unrelated yet form a bond just as strong as any herd of elephants. Bless everyone involved for their undying devotion and love, for without them this herd would not be.

[@imadielariel3109]

Katherine, thank you, wonderful comment. Yes, elephants are amazing and hugely (pun intended) caring animal. Makes my heart melt. But the sound of Khanyisa screaming in fear was bone chilling and very loud. Other than finding herself alone I wonder what else might cause her to scream like that. How is the herd protected from dangerous wildlife? What amazing footage.

[@lucillerainville5026]

I cried when I saw how quickly they all came to her rescue! They surround her protecting her. Even the smaller elephants line up with watchful eye, it’s just so beautiful to see, so heartwarming 💕

[@KatherineUribe-1]

@@lucillerainville5026 It is heartwarming! 💕🐘

[@KatherineUribe-1]

@@imadielariel3109 Thank you, my friend! 💕🐘💕

[@woodstream6137]

Thank you for that info. Learning a lot as I watch these

[@ronnegold7133]

Mambo is the herd's "Bad Boy". He is always getting onto trouble. I remember reading that the last time he ran after the wild elephants and was lost for three days when he returned, his mother slapped him with her trunk. It is a shame that was not caught on video. As far as this situation, I wonder if Khanysia got scared because she remembers how she was left behind by her first herd. Poor baby, she panicked for a moment. Glad to see the herd taking up the call and surrounding her with their love and protection. 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@jacquelineganske7809]

My thoughts exactly.

[@LMN764]

Yes, I guess too about Mambo...

[@soniadowney7427]

You're right ...I'll never hire him to babysit my kids...he'll take off

[@katewalsh9258]

@@soniadowney7427 lol!

[@katewalsh9258]

N. N. in n. n n n n n n n n n. . . . .. . . . .

[@mrs.cookie5610]

I laughed so hard when they came running, to Khanyisa, Like “What’s wrong baby, we’re here!” I love these majestic animals.🥰

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

Absolutely beautiful this HERD is!!!!💖💖💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🐘🐘🐑🐑🐘🐘

[@DeathByDrone-ORmk84]

Khanyisa has a natural flare for the dramatic 😂 . They are the best family ever!

[@The-ii5mj]

Now you know our little princess said "I saw...I saw a big Lion!!.. I think"😉💗💕 Amazing moment!! Thank you for sharing!!!💖💕❗

[@annbackus7754]

I love elephants

[@dianeoxendine7619]

Sounded like Limpopo said ohhh noooo

[@freespeechforall1069]

Amazing how well protected Khanyisa is within her family, never seen anything like his before thank you.

[@roshinipariraj4687]

Lucky khanyisa, she has so many to protect her. Its so wonderful to see how the herd adopted her so lovingly . Humans must also be like this😍😍..Lundi will have a talk to her son at dinner tonight😀😀

[@raedarden9830]

Little "K" not used to looking up to find, her family. Thought she had been abandoned. One slight "squeek" from the baby, and "code red" response. AMAZING!!! Great job, Fam.

[@b.earich6219]

I am absolutely amazed at the protection and affection they so easily display. It's wonderful to watch & learn.

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

What she must of gone through,when she was insnared

[@raedarden9830]

@@cheryldodd-marko9787 Can't even make myself "go there"...she is such a precious little spirit. Thank God for HERD!

[@carolynminter162]

The herd are not playing when it comes too their baby girls. Princess K or Princess T. I knew baby K was upset when she put her truck in her mouth for comfort just like human children do with their thumbs.

[@raedarden9830]

@@carolynminter162 Exactly.

[@denisewalberg5803]

This is a beautiful display of how Elephants ban together when one of their own is in need. Very emotional, pulls at the heartstrings. I do not know how anyone could not love these God gifted creatures. They’re awesome! As for Mambo, I guess he knew the others would come running. Such a boy! Lol!

[@paperthyme]

It brought tears to my eyes. I got lost when I was very little, I know the fear she felt. I was so happy to see them rush to her side. 😊

[@femvetusa5263]

Mambo is the typical teenager. Full of himself. Leaving a baby alone.

[@LMN764]

@@femvetusa5263 Yeah!! 😄

[@F4m1LyGuy10]

Just remove "god gifted" from your comment, and it's perfect.

[@denisewalberg5803]

@@F4m1LyGuy10 You have your beliefs, I have mine.

[@jillezzell6931]

I love how Limpopo gave her little trunk a loving twirl of love! It's heartbreaking to watch precious Khanyisa looking around for her family and then let out a concerned rumble. So Rambo Mambo is off babysitting duty for a few years!

[@jacqulineedwards7750]

L0V3 THIS COMM3NT!!! Rambo Mambo And Babysitting Duties 🤣🐘💛

[@jane2303]

Lol

[@jrs5784]

“And every member of the herd plays their part. …except maybe Mambo”. That made me burst into laughter! Thank you!!

[@shawnmatthews9594]

This made me cry, but joyfully. Knowing baby girl was rescued by HERD, nursed back to health, and now has the Jabulani Herd to come when she feels afraid. She will never be alone again. Such a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏾🐘❤.

[@marjzeit]

I had to watch this over and over. The complete sense of duty and protection they have toward one another is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@hermisadventures8142]

@@marjzeit well said and YES!

[@roses9339]

I did exactly the same thing, I wanted to hear the distress call and watch the immediate response from the herd. Nothing was going to get their little baby. I wonder if Mambo got a slap across the bum for leaving Khanyisa?? Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (71 yrs)

[@SweetUniverse]

Same. I got all teary-eyed 😊😊

[@lindahealy8138]

Just melts my heart

[@nerdincognitosue3560]

I loved how the first elephant to arrive wraps trunks with her to comfort her. These majestical animals are so amazing! 💜🐘. If it wasn't for this incredible channel & the HERD organization, I'd never see something so beautiful like this. Thank-you!

[@Bevie8770]

I know, Nerd Incognito SUE! Actually that was Limpopo, she was AMAZING HOW SHE JUST WRAP TRUNK AROUND KHANYISA'S TRUNK! LOVE THE PROTECTION SQUAD!

[@mariaelenachicatto7705]

Así es muy asombroso!!!!

[@melodiefrances3898]

Limpopo was putting her trunk into Khanyisa's mouth too. Presumably to communicate safety. Their love for each other is awe inspiring. ❤️❤️❤️

[@NutcrackerVioletL777]

🥰💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jacquelinebarnard649]

Must of been a bit of a scary moment for her .... she's been there before. Can't imagine the amount of crying out she did in that snare. All is good now Khanyisa you will be ok .. Lovnlight ❤😇🐘🙏🏻 You are safe 😊🤗

[@DorcasLandry]

So true!

[@ToddDouglasFox]

Love it when Mambo dwarfs Khanyisa when she is below and he climbs up. Such a nice contrast. Khanyisa immediately looks concerned and sounds the alarm. LOL so cute. The ellies to the rescue look at each other like “I don’t see anything, do you see anything?” Their response is just like human moms/aunts/grandmas/uncles/grandpas/dads when they see that a baby human is just feeling vulnerable!

[@duanerosenzweig9805]

A little rumble by Kanyisha-- how did the ellies know she was alone and scared? Amazing, and Limpopo grabbed Baby K.'s trunk and pulled her close...so sweet. And, Mambo, in typical teenage boy fashion, wandered off, and was still oblivios up on the plateau after the herd converged...he ain't no allomom!

[@LotsofLisa]

I was surprised at how loud and deep her rumbles and trumpets were… yeah, Mambo wondered off like he saw a hot young cow over the bluff… boys… pfft. 😂😂😂

[@ElaAusDemTal]

They speak to each other, just like we do!

[@lisaaslanis690]

@@ElaAusDemTal of course the communicate with each other, with great results!

[@karinwarwickthompson1082]

The unconditional love that the Ellie’s give to each other is phenomenal. If only the human race could be so generous🥲

[@Yodumeee]

No kidding. We kill our babies before they're born never mind protect them so loyally after. Humans can be monsters

[@renayconner7171]

Amen,God bless

[@sliglusamelius8578]

@@Yodumeee True dat! Let’s go Brandon!

[@dcmc7383]

To be honest, I thought this was a real milestone. The videographer was in plain sight, however, Khanyisa reached out to her herd instead of a human. That’s pretty awesome and a good sign for her spirit, self-awareness, and herd mentality.

[@TommyGetTheBag]

I have watched this video several times and love it because Lil K never has to be afraid of being alone ever again, not with this family to love and protect each other💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@mikehalahan104]

in the order of Protection, Humans are outsiders--other elephants count most, to Esp. a baby elephant. And they to her. We saw this in the firs meeting of K with the herd out in the bush. The three large females charged the video person and the other elephants formed a circle around K. That first meeting was first--Excluding humans first(For whatever reason) and second, Greeting a new herd member. The Herd is the Essential family unit--not the Human care people, who also do many necessary things to help this Herd function properly.

[@melodiefrances3898]

@@TommyGetTheBag never has to worry about being alone again ... ❤️❤️❤️

[@TommyGetTheBag]

Never again, she is with her life-long family now. 💞☺💞

[@dmariehatch8825]

H​@@TommyGetTheBag

[@nicholeburd8751]

That was so heartwarming to see how everyone came running with trumpets blaring as soon as they heard the little birdie call of Khanyisa

[@dianarose4122]

I would give anything to have a family unit like they have! They are the examples of what family should be!! Little one is so fortunate to have each and everyone in the Herd to call her as own family.

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Si ha ragione in tutto . Come al solito gli animali insegnano agli umani!!!!Ma??? ( noi lo riconosciamo?)No!

[@jankent5677]

Right?!

[@LMN764]

Sure!

[@laurabook9492]

Good comment from Ms. Rose.

[@dianarose4122]

@@vivianaiacomelli3080Your comment was the truth! We surely can and should pay attention to the animals and learn life long lessons from them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Viviana!!

[@shannondelong3248]

It makes you wonder how much Khanyisa remembers about the time before her supportive herd. She probably feels aloneness more than an elephant who has been always supported by a herd. ❣️ What an amazing group of elephants and carers these elephants are blessed with. This video warmed my heart and started my day right. Thank you!!!

[@melodiefrances3898]

Oh god, she probably does ❤😿❤❤❤

[@gabe-po9yi]

You could see it dawn on Khanyisa that she was alone. She even stuck the tip of her trunk in her mouth like a toddler does their thumb when they’re scared or uncertain. I know Adine and the carers were thrilled that she called out to the herd for help. It reinforces that what they’ve been doing to make sure she knows she’s an elephant is working very, very well.

[@england6013]

It's amazing how long they stay with her, making sure she is totally calm. What a wonderful family

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Well, we all know Khanyisa has an active “imagination” (battling those threatening bushes in her nursery yard) and sadly, memories of being left behind by her original family (heartbreaking!) 😢😢😢so no wonder our sweetheart got scared. So lovely to see her surrounded by the herd, never to be lost and alone again.🐘❤️❤️

[@jacqulineedwards7750]

Do You Know How She Was Left Behind At All? And Why? It Seems Odd A Herd Would Leave A Baby Unless She Was Stuck In A Hole? {I Get That Feeling!? ~ She Was Stuck Somewhere. Her Mom Waited As Long As She Could. I Here Them Crying Calling 3ach Other. As They Parted Their Sounds Traveled Miles 😪 This Is What I Sence? x } I Just Pray Something More Sinister Did Not Happen To Her Mommy 😢 And THe Herd Thought The Baby Was Dead Too? Awww She Remembers It All Like Yesturday x I Remember The Day My Mom Went To Heaven Too x Just A Blink Of An 3y3 Ago March 2020! I Scream Like That 3veryday Inside! And Sometimes Out! ☆ No- One Is There, No One Comes Running, I Would Love Those Snuggly Trunks To Reach Out And Keep Me Safe And Secure. Lucky Lucky 3lli3s To Have Found 3ach Other Through There Saddest Moments God Guides Them To Find A New And Loving Family x To Safely Remember Their Lovedones - ANSCESTORS Gone Before! Bless Them x 🌄🐘🌄 PLEASE GOD K33P ALL 3LLI3S SAF3 FROM 3VIL D34R GOD FORGIV3 TH3M FOR TH3Y KNOW NOT WHAT TH3Y DO X THANK YOU To The H3RD Love With 3very Word Written Here And Much More x

[@ksc743]

I only came across this channel very recently. Can you perhaps tell me how Khanyisa originally ended up abandoned?

[@chriskelly9476]

@@ksc743 she was caught in a snare but whether she was already alone before that, or her distraught herd had to leave her behind and move on because there was nothing they could do... who knows?

[@ksc743]

@@chriskelly9476 thank you! I've actually done a ton of reading and watching of this channel's videos since I wrote my comment so I actually know quite a lot about little Khanyisa and the whole herd by this time. I'm South African so I can't believe I only found this channel now!

[@kalel311superman9]

they say an elephant never forgets

[@Go-tee71]

Poor little Khanyisa....those first few moments must have been really scary for her. Watching the herd come to her rescue...that was amazing! And Limpopo curling her trunk around Khanyisa's in greeting & reassurance 💕🐘 The moral of this story - never leave Mambo to babysit! 🤣

[@melodiefrances3898]

Mambo ... definitely not babysitting material 🤣❤️

[@reezefab]

The immediate response of the herd, come running.

[@felicitysummers9140]

Great comment 😂 😂. I’m just revisiting this video as it came up, I was surprised to see it was Mambo with her, given his errant ways 😂

[@mensahbernadette256]

Mambo was a teenager, and still is🤣 my handsome and naughty boy, at least between the two our pink Princess and now Lundi, I got some excitements. He can be a handful full of nonsense ❤️

[@elizabethbohannon4589]

Imagine if we humans raised our children with the same amount of collective care and compassion. No one in this herd chastised Khanyisa for being a “crybaby.” Wonderful! Thank you, Adine!

[@Yodumeee]

Yes inner cities would be much better off with a strong family unit

[@marcyking461]

I was thinking the same thing. Man could learn so much from our four-legged friends, if we just paid attention and heeded their lessons.

[@msdemeanor9906]

There used to be a saying "It takes a village" and it was literally true. When we were kids, the norm was, out of the house after breakfast, and back by the first lit streetlight...and the whole neighborhood looked after each others kids.

[@64dethray]

Yes, humans just don't care about their offspring.

[@oriettazeni4724]

❤️❤️❤️ 🐘🐘🐘❣️❣️❣️Thank you Adine and thanks to all the people make this miracle possible The heart thank you💞💞 Love love love 💞💞

[@noelearl5545]

The world would be a much better place if people behaved like elephants. Such caring gentle giants.

[@Bevie8770]

AMEN! Noel Earl!

[@sliglusamelius8578]

Um, have you seen a male bull in musth take down a baby elephant?! Have you seen one kill a Buffalo or rhino out of spite?! I have. It’s not pretty.

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

@@sliglusamelius8578 😢

[@anothercatlady26]

We evolved to live in smaller groups too. Considering we are among millions of strangers. We are doing pretty well. 😂

[@vanessaalexis6505]

Amen

[@laday4792]

This literally gave me goosebumps....what a loyal and loving family the wee one has been blessed with. ❤️

[@diannebdee]

I can somehow see Lundi grabbing Mombo by the ear and saying, "Didn't I tell you. Keep your eye on the baby!" 🐘❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Mambo is getting a talking to tonight! 🐘🐘

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

So true!!!! lol.

[@diannebdee]

@@herdelephantorphanage ❤🐘❤

[@diannebdee]

@@inukshuksixtyfour1164 That's all I could think of. 😊🐘❤

[@diannebdee]

@UChgg2S6oHzIB9f7VGCEgFag Yep, "No dinner. You go right to bed!" 🤭🐘❤

[@SkeensSeattleUSA]

The carer who caught this on tape …”well done.” The cutes display of our 2 yr olds nervousness and call for help. Due to her albinism her eyes are sensitive to light. She doesn’t open them fully on sunny days. She didn’t realize her family was there the whole time 😀🥰 Mambo cracks me up. -Seattle 🇺🇸

[@Bevie8770]

Oh my goodness! I never thought about "Due to her albinism her eyes are sensitive to light. She doesn’t open them fully on sunny days. She didn’t realize her family was there the whole time." Thanks for this reminder.

[@Beruthiel45]

It fills your heart up to see how loving the elephants are, Khanyisa will always know she is a treasured member of her family. 🐘💖💖💖

[@ReturnToNature927]

Awe, the little peanut was a bit frightened and all it took was one mini trumpet snd her whole family was there in a spilt second. Amazing. ❤️

[@lwu123]

This is a lesson of life. The baby was afraid for being alone and all came to protect her. This is marvelous!

[@DeathByDrone-ORmk84]

If only humans could know that when they were alone and afraid, their family would come running to them to comfort them and just be there for support. Elephants can teach us so much about family, it brings tears to my eyes how bonded they are, and how they let Khanyisa know that no matter what, they're there for her! ❤️💙♥️💚

[@Bevie8770]

AMEN! TOTALLY Agree with what you had to say, Jordan LeClair!

[@vblackwell3347]

Wow. Baby K has quite a voice and knows how to use it. To see these magnificent creatures so-ooo quickly respomd & go into defemse mode is awe inspiring. 💖💖💖😭

[@bridgetsclama]

I love their trumpeting for her! How quickly they came to support her! Quite the beautiful family picture!

[@cattailer1077]

So good to know that Baby K just has to trumpet and the whole herd (except Mambo) will run to protect her♥️ so moving to watch it in action😘

[@jacquelineganske7809]

Ahahaha! Except Mambo!

[@Yves.saintyvette]

Khanyisa knows to vocalize and speak up for her self. This is great and that she is being heard and loved. And dear Mambo is doing great at rock climbing. 😂

[@heath2510ok]

Hope she wasn’t getting flash backs to being left alone before her rescue after all elephants never forget 🐘🐘🐘❤️🇬🇧

[@thea1rachiel]

These elephants are better parents than many people.

[@vivnoname]

Unfortunately, ain’t that the truth. Bad parents should hang out with an elephant herd for some parenting skills…lol 🥰❤️🐘😀😍

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Mambo is not a good babysitter! Well, he's a male teenager who would rather spar. A lesson learned. I wonder if he will be chastised by Mama Lundi for making Baby Khanyisa cry. It's so sweet and heartwarming how they all ran to Baby K.

[@gwendelk]

I picture him getting a talking to from Lundi for leaving his baby sister alone like that. LOL

[@regulamariakoerner-feierab2594]

OMG♥️How heartwarming to watch this🥰We we were lucky to stay at Sheldrick’s Ithumba Camp in Kenya for a couple of days 5 weeks ago and were able to interact with some of their elephants there. Ever since, our love and respect for these amazing creatures has grown even more. Seeing videos like this one with sweet Khanyisa and the HERD are like food to our souls❣️Thank you🙏🏻

[@KYoung-nj8ri]

Wow, this made me feel emotional for some reason, I wasn't expecting that.. why do human kill these beautiful and emotional creatures, it breaks my heart to think about.m just look at them..

[@Buba417]

Same here. They’re amazing.

[@lauralaine8678]

I often wonder what type a person would harm any animal, even worse kill them for a trophy. Some people are born as empathetic beings & others lack all understanding of what empathy truly is & how to coexist without dominating & destroying all living things! But I totally relate, watching Elephants interact & communicate ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes! If only people were as empathic as these gentle giants. 💞🐘💕

[@ccasey1904]

That’s why I think it’s so important that videos like this are made. To help educate people.

[@shevawnmacdonald4282]

Why do humans kill humans?

[@lauralaine8678]

@@shevawnmacdonald4282 ~ great question 😉 my answer would be a book lol

[@livlovely2707]

Mambo might get an earful from The Herd later; he may be relieved from babysitting duty for awhile! Actually I thought it was a really helpful incident because Khanyisa has shown that she knows what to do if in trouble- and I think that's very important. She knows how to get The Herd's attention and help. And of course there's the love factor! What a special video♡

[@myraadkins2280]

I find this touching that the herd attended to this toddler immediately. She knows that she is loved and that she ate her security. How endearing! Love this little angel and her animal family as well as her human family!!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘😇😇😇😇😇😇♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@irishlad8797]

If only all human families were as close and so kind to their children

[@suprenadickson4210]

Don’t you worry Princess Pinkalicious, no one is ever leaving you behind again! There are a lot of trunks that love you sweet girl!😌🤗🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FirehorseUniqueandRare66]

Their care concern and protection is exceptional. Humanity has very much to learn from these beautiful Soul's. Beautiful to witness this. Thank you 💜🕉🙏🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@galepatrick1702]

how sweet is that - Khanyisa's vulnerability attended to instantly by her HERD family-

[@terryford8280]

They're saying "WE ARE FAMILY" the love and unity they share as a family! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!💕🐘💕🐘

[@ranjanamalaviya7445]

Amazing! Sweet baby Khaniysa must have been frightened. The way each member rushed to her and formed the huddle is just so great . She is now safe and protected,they know.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

They are such an amazing family 💚

[@Tanya-Tatynya]

Бедняжка перепугалась, оставшись одна, но семья быстро пришла на помощь...

[@janetterocha3609]

Khanyisa is so lucky to have so many loving and caring family members. The village came to protect the one left alone. Sweetest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@bgrateful453]

Wonderful to see that Khanyisa is able to send out her distress call and be comforted within seconds. I remember when our little peanut would wander off without a care in the world. Now she understands based on the teachings of her elders. Hallelujah!

[@alexanderplatypus3664]

Good point. This can be viewed as a healthy and a positive that Khanyisa trumpets for help, she knows now that she has a family and community to rely on.

[@bnln1939]

Aren't they Magnificent creatures! Too bad we humans don't act as they do.

[@phuongvo3051]

That is exactly what I though too , they’re beautiful creature and smart too❤️

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

er, I think we do or the species would not have prevailed.

[@forcesightknight]

Some of do, when we are around other worthy humans.

[@dianemackintosh6773]

Emotional to watch these amazing, protective, loving elephants doing what comes natural to their species. Love them. 🥰🙏

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Just goes to show you how much Khanysia is loved by her Herd. They all came running to her. Once Mambo walked away and Khanysia realized she was alone it must have scared her. She is totally loved by all. Once again it proves you do not have to be blood to be a family. ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑❤

[@Bevie8770]

AMEN! Dorothy Westcott! Love your comment and by the way IT IS A TRUTH - "you do not have to be blood to be a family. ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑❤"

[@sgreen0000]

It was so sweet to see the herd run over to Khanyisa when she trumpeted. Little girl was scared! ❤️🐘👏🥰👍

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Si la piccina di e ‘ impaurita 😨 tanto, ma la mandria è arrivata subito in un battibaleno!

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

😍😍🐘🐘💚💚

[@LotsofLisa]

Next time I’m alone, I’m just going to scream and wait to see what happens…. 😂😂😂 Khanyisa is hilarious! She knows she’s the baby. ❤️

[@palmaleestephens1906]

😂

[@laurabook9492]

Khanyisa was very scared.

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

@carly Jack 👎👎👎

[@deeanncommons5459]

I felt that. Bless her heart. Would that be considered Ellie PTSD? And the whole family comes running. Be still my heart.🐘♥️ it’s ok, baby girl…you’ll never be alone again.🥰

[@bec5250]

How is it that humanity has nearly wiped these beautiful, empathetic and magnificent creatures off the face of the earth?

[@CristinaF210]

THAT is my question exactly, but i tell you why, because we are ABSOLUTELY disgusting, there is NO BOUNDS no line no frontier no nothing to the capacity of human evilness. Instead of learning with these absolutely magnificent beings use our hands and brain to SAVE them and all animals we do exactly the contrary. have NO IDEA who had the idea of of putting humans on this paradise or if its just a really bad joke.

[@sallyrickerson9139]

I ask this horrific sad disgusting question every day. I try very very hard not shut shut my Soul out to humans because I know there are beautiful ones that do walk the Earth. But sadly, I fell there is more evil people than good people on Earth. Even the Bible says the gate is narrow and the road is wide. I also carry extreme righteous anger to cruelty, abuse and killing of the Animal Kingdom.

[@janeniehaus-tull6867]

Greed!

[@barbarachambers7974]

Because we are selfish bleep holes!

[@m-possible1173]

Greed…

[@msdramamusic]

I heard that baby elephants alwaya have to have someone around them especially the orphans because they don't like top be alone. Poor thing got scared when her big brother left her. He's still young but independent stop he didn't think anything of it. I notice the other bulls stay around her to protect her like Jabulani did. I love how they all came running to her even though they weren't far away they still wanted to reassure her that she was safe. 🐘❤

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Concordo pienamente 💖 Mambo è ancora giovane per tutelare il branco, ma jabulani è accorso !! Adorabile 🥰 Limpopo la giovane female è arrivata subito in soccorso Lundy l’ha subito assicurata è tutto il branco accanto alla piccina…..!!🥰🧡😘😁

[@hb4196]

Baby elephants need to be protected by larger elephants at all times- this is the wild. Predators like lions, hyenas and hippos will surround, attack (kill and eat!) baby elephants left to themselves. There are lions and hippos on this wildlife preserve, not sure about hyenas. The carers are not safe either unless the eles are around to protect them.

[@michaelgoetze2103]

@@hb4196 The little ones need protection from lions but hippos are herbivores.

[@hotbit7327]

@@michaelgoetze2103 Many herbivores kill other animals, hippos can be fierce and unpredictable, they do kill other animals.

[@msdramamusic]

@@hb4196 it's not just in the wild they do not like to be alone another orphanage stated that someone has to sleep with the baby elephants because if they wake up and no one is there they will scream in fear. She hasn't experienced any predators but as you can see she still is afraid to be alone. It's just something instinct to them as well as needing constant trunk touches.

[@alison__16]

Their love for her is matchless. It was incredible how quickly they came to her aid and all the while big brother Mambo was on his little hill, doing his Mambo thing. I bet Lundi had some words for him later about neglecting his babysitting duty.

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Mambo è un ragazzino… deve maturare, è ancora inconsapevole .

[@r.g.o3879]

There's a little bit of the boy who cries and wolf but the little girl was alone and scared, the rapid response showed not only the very touching concern of the older elephants but that despite Kahnyisas fears she really wasn't alone, the others just a few yards away just out of sight. Very protective and vigilant they dashed to her side in mere moments

[@hb4196]

This is not a "cried wolf" moment. It is deep instinct for survival. Small animals including baby elephants are very vulnerable to predators like lions, and the babies are usually not left alone, always protected by and with their mother. In this case, adopted mother/allomothers/herd. This is a wildlife preserve- there are lions and other animals who would pose a threat to a small elephant all alone. And the carers too; this herd protects the carers too.

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

RGO Don't forget she is albino - with even more limited sight than other elephants. And, she was an orphan found abandoned before Herd. 😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@victorhayes9975]

Just look!just look!Poor little thing was alone, confused,frighten,one little frighten trumped sounded and her whole family responded at gallop to her side.12,000 pound cows and bulls dropped every thing and came lights and sirens.did you see the hug Khanyisa got! "its ok were here!"Out standing video.Thank you....................................usa.

[@jenisecoronado5555]

What a wonderful example of how much confidence and safety baby K derives from her protective herd!

[@shireenrandolph584]

Wow! They came within seconds of Khanyisa's cry . They are on top of the situation. She has a loving and protective family. The teenagers will learn priorities. Lundi may have a talk with Mambo❣😄

[@laylam3042]

Khanyisa looked so little standing alone but she has a big scream! Mambo was done with hanging around with the kid. I got tickled watching him climb that hill and looking for something more interesting than babysitting the princess.💕

[@pam_jackson]

Very clear that Khanyisa is their baby and they will defend her with their lives. Most amazing family unit. As for Mambo... No babysitting tip for you buddy.

[@neacy212]

I couldn’t believe how loud the sound that came from Khanyisa was, it was lovely watching the herd come to her ‘rescue’. 🐘🐘🐘 💕💕

[@TommyGetTheBag]

I was surprised at the depth of her call also

[@jenniferross8793]

What A Terrific Thursday Trunk Alarm! Have no fear, the calvary is near. The lil pink trunk sounded and the protectors came a running. This lil 🐘 is loved so much and is very well protected by her HERD Family who is always very close by. We have elephants, lions, leopards, and other amazing animals who will place their life at risk and even die to protect their young and vulnerable family member, yet, humans allow their babies and children to be freely handed into predators hands when they should be exemplifying the same type of intelligent behavior as these elephants when it comes to protecting and serving family. Who would have thought that humans can learn valuable lessons from the 🐘 family dynamics? These HERD Videos are so awesome and amazing as is the HERD Elephant Orphanage SA Family. Wishing HERD Family A Terrific Thursday!

[@AniFam]

It's sooo amazing and impressive to see that the elephants are immediately responding to Khanyisa’s screams… Such a wonderful family~💞 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@lunalupus63]

Have to admit I was a little nervous at the start then remembered at least one carer is there 😊 Gotta love Mambo, off doing his own thing, oblivious to what's happening 😂 That was the cutest little call and the speed with which the herd appeared was outstanding! Fills my heart with so much love just watching them 💖🐘💖

[@bari2883]

Time stamp? I didn't hear her call.

[@sammom8599]

@@bari2883 3:32

[@vadaharris6495]

This is a very precious moment! Every one of the elepants is a precious and valuable creature! Thank you for sharing with us. I am going to save this, so I can watch it again, and show it to my grandchildren! Much love to you. God bless you all!

[@Ceelle2]

The equivalence to a kid being lost in a department store. With big brother forgetting she was with him. But a wonderful response by the herd family.

[@dianeoxendine7619]

Mambo, mambo, typical teen. Forgot about his sister. He disappeared when the others ran loudly trumpeting to Khanyisa. Probably knew he was in trouble. He forgot he was on baby sitter duty. Probably said oh no, I’m outta here. Never saw that expression on Khanyisa face before but she knew just what to do. Flare those ears and yell. Good girl. Wonderful family. Great filming

[@bruceanderson5538]

Well, such miraculous bonds, and humans are so fortunate to see ELEPHANT MATRIARCHY in action. MAMBO Career Path: Babysitter? 1. No interest 3. Some interest 5. Very interested 0. Hopeless. Just a note: PRINCESS wa being observed all along. From the moment She acknowledges Her 'solitude' to LIMPOPO AND LUNDI by Her side, I've got 02:38 secs. The Ladies enter stage left pronto. Of course this could be 'The Perils of Princess K.', so it could be theater. But realistically, there's nothing as emotional as The GALS protecting kinder. Then ZINDOGA sparring with SETOMBE, an old lady, while BUBI (?) looks at the camera as if to say "See this HERD I live with? Help me!"

[@tuckingfwit]

Imagine if all humans grew up with such supportive, protective and loving adults. The world would be a lot less screwed up.

[@sherryallen3137]

It's amazing how they all protect the little one. They were faster then a human mom running after their child! Such beautiful animals that should always be protected.

[@jilabahadori2042]

These huddling and encircling around Khayisa are my most favorite moments with the Herd! I always get very emotional to see how the family runs to save and protect! ❤️

[@marilyngoecke5330]

I guess I could call this event the ultimate reward for HERD! Your ways of blending non family members into one cohesive family has definitely paid off. I realize there are other young ones, but, we were not privy to that... it’s a shame others don’t have the patience that you all seem to have! Thank you so much!!

[@nancylee1625]

Absolutely remarkable the family structure the elephants have. Love them.

[@lddixon2394]

As humans each will have their own reaction to what happened. Personally, it brought a huge lump to my throat that these majestic animals reacted so quickly to Khanyisa's distress call to demonstrate how much they love, care and protect one another. If only all human babies would be so fortunate. We can learn so much from these beautiful beings.

[@whiteroseblackrose5711]

I'm crying 😢 So touching 😢 😌💕

[@Waffles84]

Such a wonderful herd they immediately come to assist.. These animals are so incredibly intelligent. A wonderful moment we were lucky enough to experience but thank goodness was not a snake or a dangerous situation. If so though we know the herd would respond immediately and protect ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@alexanderplatypus3664]

Honestly even a young baby elephant is barely threatened by many typical predators. It would take a pride of lions, grown crocodile, etc. to really be a threat

[@laurabook9492]

@@alexanderplatypus3664 one lioness could do serious harm to khaynisa.

[@albasimonecosta1875]

impressive thrilling to see how everyone gets involved in the protection but the boys are always more distracted mambo maybe one of them is beautiful to see the protection of this family🇧🇷

[@happyswim1836]

The baby elephant acted like a human baby. When the elephant realized it was alone, it put its hand in the mouth for comfort, like a human baby putting a thumb in the mouth. What surprised me was the young adult male folding his body to climb a hill. How resourceful. Love the video demonstrating the strong bonds of elephants. I wish more of us would love them enough to save them.

[@crpssurvivor]

One of my all time favorites now!🥰

[@crpssurvivor]

Ive come back to watch twice a day so far🤣🤣

[@heatherparsons6052]

She is definitely part of this herd and very well protected. It doesn't help that all elephants have poor eyesight, but her cry at suddenly finding and feeling alone, just shows how closely she is attached to this herd also.

[@lesleybonham1791]

Kanyisa must have been afraid realising she was alone, but never fear the herd is here she’s a lucky little lady to have such brilliant protection bless her. 🐘💕🐘💕👼🥰

[@Bevie8770]

Lesley Bonham, every time I re-watch this video, I get scared myself! In Khanyisa case, she had a bad experience, and we are not sure if she has forgotten it! Yes, must have been afraid realizing she was alone.

[@sharondavis8003]

Priceless video!! Can’t deny Khanyisa is a STAR ⭐️ in the JABULANI herd. Protect the pink angel is part of their agenda for the daily reserve walk. 💕🐘❤️

[@Bevie8770]

Sharon Davis, "A PRICELESS VIDEO" I have watched it SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY, and I still was scared for OUR LITTLE PRINCESS KHANYISA!

[@disturbingthepiece2788]

Mambo is a young male teen and boys will be boys,😂😂 lol. The girls probably gave Mambo the side eye regarding his baby sittings skills. His sitting time was up. Mambo climbed up on that hill knowing Khaniysa could not follow😅. I remember when Tigre was out with Mambo and lions were near. Mambo left Tigre, lol.. I am sure Mambo would protect his family if it came down to it however he still maturing❤❤.. On another note, I often wonder if Jubalani, Mambo and Zandoga will ever leave Herd to go make babies? If so, would they return?

[@shelley-anneharrisberg7409]

It's amazing how protective the herd are to Khanyisa - she really is one of their own. Beautiful to see. Amazing creatures! 💗🐘

[@lezahlupin499]

This herd teaches us so much.

[@pati61ful]

"You'll never walk alone". I think us humans have a lot to learn from the herd, don't you?

[@ellicooper2323]

People could learn a lot from elephants. Empathy, community, patience, family values, tolerance,

[@tammiea8552]

So interesting that Khanysia has that kind of awareness. Was that deep call at first Khanysia's? Wow didn't know these "tiny" elephants can put out such a deep call!! Learn something new every day!! #savetheelephants

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

Incredible how they encircle her with love and reassurance! Would that we could be more like elephants…..

[@gloriagehring8676]

If only humans cared about others babies 😪 There world would be a better place. Bless these Beautiful Elephants.

[@quadbox]

At first I had a good giggle at her little scream and how everyone came running, but then I realised that Khanyisa probably has some very traumatic memories from the last time she was left alone in the bush and that there are very real predators out and about. So very glad she has a family that loves and protects her.

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Good girl Khanyisa! She wants to survive & isn't afraid to call for help. And they run up & grab her little trunk & pat her face. 😢

[@judithcampbell1705]

Love the strong bond between these creatures. Being alone scared little K but one scream and the entire family came running. If only humans could behave like that. This was beautiful! Thank you..

[@tamo9520]

That entire heart warming moment made me tear up a bit! They are such compassionate creatures! Jabulani, the man of the group to protect all in the situation and the females to comfort Khanyisa!