The Elephants Follow Giraffes to the Dam and Khanyisa & Lundi Spend Quality Time Together 🐘

[@lindaredwood-kahn2729]

Seeing this wonderful family together warms my soul. They have become my own. The thought of splitting them apart breaks my heart. It will be traumatic for everyone. 😨😵😣😢💙🐘💙🐘💙

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

Crossed legs get me everytime😁 Poor Kumbura must have suffered badly to still be so scared and wary of everything. Love her so much, especially her protection towards Khanyisa 😘❤

[@shannondominguez9725]

It’s looking like another beautiful day out in the wild and the perfect weather for a swim which wouldn’t be complete without some sweet tender moments between Mama Lundi and her pink baby girl Sunshine they have such a special bond it’makes me tear up just watching them. The giraffe sighting is an added bonus there’s so many amazing creatures in the reserve how incredible it must be to have this be your very own backyard. Hopefully I’ll make it to Jabulani in person someday but until then I’ll continue watching these gems of videos thank you for sharing your paradise with us.🐘🐘☀️☀️💖💖💚💚🐘🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We would love to share our wilderness with you at Jabulani 🐘❤️ thank you for always writing and caring! We get quite emotional over Khanyisa’s bonds with the herd too. They have helped her so much

[@Yzabeaux1]

IT MOVES MY HEART TO TEARS WHEN I SEE HOW LOVING ❤ & HOW BEAUTIFULLY THEY ARE BONDED AS A LOVING & PROTECTIVE FAMILY. GOD'S CREATION IS TRULY PHENOMENAL!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤🐘🐘❤🐘❤🐘❤🐘❤🐘

[@laylam3042]

It is obvious Kumbura still thinks humans are a bit sketchy. Watching her it's like a part of her wants to be friendly but another part is saying no, don't go there with a human. Her loyalty to Khanyisa and Timi is awe-inspiring to see. Fish standing by his bestie Bubi is sweet. This family of 16 is simply amazing.

[@midnite325]

Let's pray Kumbura ALWAYS maintains her wise decision to distrust humans. I wish the others will learn from her. Hopefully it will serve her well in the wild. Her very survival may depend on it.

[@joycehook4832]

The giraffes are looking at the elephant's as they walk off and thinking "There goes the neighborhood " 😄 Love seeing all the beautiful wildlife...thank you HERD Orphanage!!!!

[@gabe-po9yi]

Lol

[@kewl851]

hahahaha

[@debbieschultz9768]

I think Khanyisa was the first one to go all the way into the water. Her crossed back legs make me laugh. I wonder if she will do that as she gets bigger and bigger. It’s her signature stance. 😂. Thank you for letting us enjoy such a beautiful day with the herd. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynminter162]

Lundi and the allomother's always watch carefully exactly what baby K is eating. Making sure it's the right things for her to eat.

[@patriciamueller2498]

Interesting how Kumbura really does take a defensive stand infront of Khanyisa when being filmed. I had not noticed that before.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

I want them to stay together forever like this - happy, loved & so cared for. I don’t want them back in the Wild where such bad things happen. I can’t help it. ❤️❤️🐘🐘

[@Dune137]

I completely agree. I've been very depressed since hearing they plan to return them to the wild. What's the point of rescuing them to only send them back to such dangerous circumstances? I'm sorry... I'm just terrified for this herd now.

[@chestarr21batson46]

Oh no! I did not know this! I have become so attached. When is this to happen?

[@ccasey1904]

Me too

[@Dune137]

@@chestarr21batson46 There was a video yesterday about it. It probably won't happen overnight but still. I thought elephants were endangered anyway.

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Lo penso anch'io ,sono una grande famiglia unita che si amano ......

[@anneterry3660]

I have seen videos of giraffes surrounding their young when the group feels a possible or real threat. While many think of herds, in reality they are families. Nature and the natural world have a purpose for this earth that humans have far too little knowledge of and and immense amounts of learning in front of us.

[@laylam3042]

Well said.

[@midnite325]

Not really. Wildlife, as we know it, will be all but gone in an astondingly short period of time.

[@k.tinder8905]

That was so cute seeing khanysia actually get in the front of Lundi and just lean on her. Then there was a segment where lundi is eating a rather large bush, and then you see khanysia beside her eating a much smaller bush. Kumbura is on edge a lot, just like Bubi, so past trauma in elephants mirrors human trauma in that it affects us/them in our future actions, our personalities, the way we see the world. She is so beautiful and what a gallant young elephant she is. When she does take a time out for herself and play like the other teenagers it is a wonderful thing to behold.

[@midnite325]

Horendous to think what she may go thru the next time. It's unimaginable what they'll endure. 😪 .

[@melodiefrances3898]

@@midnite325 what do you mean by next time?

[@cherylanderson9126]

A grand sight to see this large group calmly and smoothly enter the water. Great to see a giraffe.

[@mar09435]

It is so calming to see the herd doing what elephants do and seeing baby K. with no fear of being in and under her mothers in the water. The same Khanyisa who hates wetting her feet in the wet grass! It is a joy to see her in the water. Thank you so much to give us a bit of normality in these crazy times.

[@isawa6649]

What a peaceful day. Thank you HERD

[@cherylpeevy5010]

It's official: I now am in love with Kumbura and am adding her to the list of my favorites in the herd. Her slender body and gracefulness is striking but the way she takes care of Khanyisa is such an important role to play as a member of or little Sunshine's allomother team.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So glad you can see her beauty too! Inside and out, she is a sweetheart ❤️

[@jankent5677]

I agree. Kumbura is my favorite female, she has such a beautiful soul and her eyes are gorgeous 😍

[@debrahouston2884]

Ditto...I reeeally fell in love w/Kumbura in the video where there had been hard rains and the entire herd was playing in the waters and shifting soils...However, Kumbura was anxiously shadowing Khanyisa, concerned for her safety...You could tell by her behavior, sense her worry...I have adored Kumbura ever since... Elephants are the most amazing and wondrous creatures! 💞🐘🐘🐘💞

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

You are right Kumbura is none only a beautiful Ellie but she is also an exceptionnal allomother to her two little sisters Timi and especially little miss Sunshine I love my three girls 💞

[@melodiefrances3898]

I also love Kambura in an extra special place. For the same reasons everyone said here, and then also because I too had traumatic beginnings. It makes me want the rest of her life to be pure love ❤️. I adopted her via the donations. She has turned her hard start into extra caring for fellow orphans. ❤❤❤

[@GemsNV]

Omg I love this herd soo.much. They really are such good caretakers of the orphaned. Khanyisa was accepted so easily and they all look out for each other. I pray for healing for Fishan I wish there was a way his leg could've been casted longer but they are Soo big. At least others can learn and maybe one day create a way they can help leg injuries in large animals. I love you Adine in the blessed work you and the caretakers do.

[@annsmarpat9500]

Kumbura also has a "face that could launch a thousand ships!"

[@debrahouston2884]

My two most FAVORITE wild animal breeds -- elephants + giraffes !!! Love seeing them at the dam...🏞 💞🐘🦒🐘💞

[@chestarr21batson46]

Me too. I did 5 safaris while in Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa right before “lock down” These two were my faves.

[@debrahouston2884]

@@chestarr21batson46 ooohh, I am sooo happy for u and envious as well...Def'ly on my "Wish List" 🐘🦒

[@carolynminter162]

Our pretty pink Princess loves to swim. 💕 💘 🐘

[@jolesliewhitten6545]

Love how our baby girl crosses her back legs!

[@normamccafferty3053]

Those giraffes! Very cool. Kumbura is a beautiful soul. Rough past- but instead of lashing out, she watches over others. ❤

[@neacy212]

Lundi’s tail. 🐘🤩🤩🤩

[@kathyking5552]

Lundi, you are such a good, patient adoptive Mama. Khanyisa is so blessed to have you.

[@candidaprout560]

Hi khanyisa ❤️ hi all of you. Thanks for your help and care for all these precious lives. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Amy26Alice]

I love this herd so much. Just beautiful to witness. Thanks so much 🐘💙

[@ccasey1904]

I know Herd wants to put some of them back in the wild in a place where they can’t come back but I know there are several other elephant sanctuaries where the orphans grow up and go back out to the wild and do/are allowed back. They come to visit if they are in some sort of trouble or to show off a new calf.

[@midnite325]

I'm praying for a miracle that ENP & natural habitate zoos can convince Adine to surrender them for projects that they have going. Maybe in exchange for major funding for a substantial study that Adine wants to do.

[@JD-nd1oz]

I love how the Herd has a tight bond with each other always on the look out to make sure everyone is ok and safe. Beautiful 😍 💝🐘💝🐘💝🐘💝🐘💝

[@melodiefrances3898]

I have a special place in my heart for Kimbura ❤

[@Patricia-vd9xh]

Khanyisa loves the full body approach to water.

[@chantaltulliez8066]

So beautiful ...I miss Africa its beauty its people and the wonderful animals...greetings from Australia...

[@sharonj.2865]

They move with such grace and so quiet...even when they are all close together. I love watching these peaceful walks. It is such a gift to be able to share this time. Khanyisa really is still very small, but weaves in and out. So funny to see her little self moving along in the middle of everything.

[@relax2dream164]

Another day in elephant paradise!❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@susanmorris5520]

This video is so calming to watch and I also love when sweet little Khanysa crosses her legs too. All the elephants definitely look so relaxed and enjoying eating from the trees too. Thanks fo this video and hope you all humans and elephants have a blessed night. Hugs and blessings always. Sue(Florida, USA)❤️🙏🏻🌸🤟🏻🥰🌴🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🦋😎😘❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@vanessagreenlee5618]

I hope my beautiful African elephant friends enjoyed they're walk,in the African land,I send my love and my hugs to the elephants,God bless them everyday.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏

[@dixiee3554]

If the human species could find as much joy with the feel of Mother Earth beneath them as elephants do.🙁❤

[@cathycarsilli3999]

Such a beautiful sight

[@TheErik249]

Another beautiful day for the Jabulani herd. Don't forget to wash behind your ears.

[@charlieredeemed]

So cute the way Khanyisa crosses her legs like a lady, while she eats.🥲😀

[@debrahouston2884]

I know...that always tickles me...💞 Khanise has such a cute personality!

[@julieedinger2462]

😂makes me laugh! she’s the cutest❣️

[@melodiefrances3898]

I just recently watched an old where she was no more than 3 months old, and she was crossing her leg even then 🤣🤣😻😻

[@alinaAZ7]

i always remember that Zindoga likes Pisa, a lot.....

[@midnite325]

Maybe they'll be able to stay together. Hopefully! Fingers crossed.

[@franreid8203]

Adine I love your commentary, you are so in tune with these incredible elephants. The more i get to know them as individuals, through you, the more I fall off the cliff of love and devotion to these beautiful innocent creatures. Thankyou.

[@MsLilac88]

Hey Adine, I always enjoy watching your amazing elephant videos, they brighten up my days. 😊💜🌸🐘 I hope that you guys are doing well, including sweet little Khanyisa & Timisa. 💜

[@bea-ftloa1142]

Love to see our little girl diving in the water & to see her strong bond with sweet Lundi, Timisa & Kumbura. 💖🐘

[@cheryl62022]

Lundi has such a beautiful long full hair tail 🥰🥰🐘🐘🐘

[@netij3928]

What I find so amazing is when baby K is in the middle of the herd or between their legs in the water they never crush or step on her accidentally of course. It seems they know exactly where she is and are so careful with their sweet baby girl. So funny seeing little K cross her leg and Klasieri looks so comfy.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Another enjoyable time elephant watching.💗

[@juanezaling2816]

This is a particularly interesting video of our beloved elephants, thank you.

[@Prophet630]

it looks like Fishan's leg is painful, he keeps resting it

[@Clodi19]

the diving of Khanyisa make me laugh !! she doesn't care ! and adorable Kumbura always close to her !!!

[@facitenonvictimarum]

On an average day one elephant is killed every 15 minutes or 96 killed a day. A herd this size of 16 that took ~20 years to accumulate is actually killed every four hours. Isn't it time more is said about that?!?

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

It is heartbreaking. Evil humans 😡😡😡😡👿👿👿 I have just donated to Gentle Giants in Thailand to help provide a Shelter for baby elephants 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@midnite325]

Damn! Why did you bring up that on the heels of Aline's announcement? Terrorizing 😭

[@ohmygoshmygolly]

Thank you for helping us to more easily identify Kumbura and Klaserie. I enjoy these videos that identify physical characteristics of the various elephants so that we can identify them easier. Thank you! 😊

[@Clodi19]

As usual Khanyisa Dives ! the 1st she is amazing and like water 💦!! how I can understand you love these walks full of serenity !! so quiet ! Khanyisa is really a baby when she walks between giant ! adoptable baby do lovely !!unique !! I do hope she is really happy !! anyway she is greedy 😋😋😋 Khanyisa wants cuddles too !!! I love very much Kumbura !! she has a perfect body ! she is always there too for Khanyisa !! she is quickly on a spot she has eyes behind his back 😊 thank you for this peaceful moment in my day ! 💕🐘🐘💕🥰🤗🇫🇷

[@pattirockgarden4423]

Precious lives!

[@Yves.saintyvette]

Khanyisa is so cute 😊

[@sandinielsen4401]

What a lovely day to enjoy. I was looking at the elephant tails and noticed the different body and tail brush styles. Some have magnificent brushes which don't seem to rely on tail body length being short. Is there a practical reason for this? Or do some get their tails chewed when youngsters? Never mind it all adds up to the wonders of elephants.

[@ecletticamonica5612]

Yes because she is Mambo mother, that brilliant and funny guy, and now she has khanysa another very brilliant and fanny girl, Lundi is a lucky one!

[@patricialease18]

A lovely relaxing video on lovely relaxing day. Blessings come in all shapes, sizes and forms.

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Cuan gratificante es ver la caminata que toda la manada de elefantes hace en compañía de los Señores cuidadores y ADINE que por supuesto no los desampara porque son momentos en mucha paz y tranquilidad La pequeña KHANYISA 🐘 y Timisa 🐘 que son las niñas de mucho cuidado y protección Manada está atenta para protegerlas .

[@katewaterbaby]

Makes me sooo happy to see Lundy and Khanyisa together. Such sweetness. I haven’t seen them together in a long while. Especially spectacular filming, rich colors and close-ups and munching. I enjoyed the extra long look at grand and beautiful Lundy, the close ups of dear Khanyisa’s face and Kumbura’s, she is adorable with those big eyes. The whole 18 minutes radiated a deep peacefulness. Just what we’re all needing in these brutally troubling days. Many, many thanks. Love to you all.

[@bea-ftloa1142]

Oh, giraffes! Love them… Who’s first to dive in the dam? Our ‘meisiekind’, of course! Liked the spotlight on Lundi (she was my first foster, if I’m not wrong), she’s so beautiful & has a very cute fluffy tail, besides having a very important role as adoptive mom to Khanyisa’s. Timisa is her close companion & now sweet Kumbura keeps an eye on the two youngest. Very sweet ellies!! Very nice herd! Thanks, dear Tigere for the videos.

[@dianeoxendine7619]

Khanyisa treats grazing as a very serious business yo be handled very daintily as a young princess show. Lunda seemed content just watching her for a while. As did we.

[@dianeoxendine7619]

Kumbura seems very shy. Watching you watching her

[@midnite325]

Very intelligent, Kumbura! Let's hope she stays that way. Maybe she'll emerge as a leader of one of the new groups!

[@chichitex1252]

Khanyisa sure enjoys a dip in the water!

[@jolynnhill8502]

Wonderful video, very calming and sweet. I still worry about them being split up and in the wild. It would be very depressing to not see them together anymore. Keep up the good work carers!

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

So beautiful....thank you.🕊🇺🇲💕

[@bgrateful453]

Incredible cinematography! ❤️ 🐘

[@just-fh4rx]

I tend to forget just how small Khanyisa is u til I see her amongst the herd. LOL….then she looks soooo small! ❤️😍❤️

[@indiahenretta2962]

Just love watching them 💗 from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸

[@mariarohmer2374]

The images of Claserie laying in the mud are so cute and precious! It's so special to see them at peace.

[@barbarabrown7803]

I love watching your videos of these magnificent animals. That little Kinesia is so cute and a real survivor!! 🤗💕🥰

[@dedwin8930]

Lundi has a beautiful tail!

[@ccasey1904]

And the elephants in Sheldrake Trust always look happy, especially after yet another calf is rescued from a mud hole they fall into ( and the calves ALWAYS manage to fall into a water hole they can’t get out of). But they are in Kenya so maybe hunting rules are different there.

[@dorianleclair7390]

The work you guys do is awesome. I would love to work with elephants.

[@housefinch3472]

Khanyisa has multiple all mothers but which one is the most evident closest mother to her?

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Kumbura.

[@helenabiesma5560]

all big sweet hearts

[@kalaysia77]

It’s amazing how little Kanyisa is starting to look like a big elephant but in diminutive size

[@housefinch3472]

Are the carers still nervous when Khanyisa swims in the deep, or is everyone quite confident about it? I’m continually amazed she doesn’t get stepped on in the walks or in the water.

[@AvinashSingh-vj3rk]

Nice 👍

[@ccs4957]

I can picture Kumbura, Timisa, and Khanyisa reintegrated out in the wild building their own herd with their babies and their grandbabies. I see and appreciate HERD's big-picture thinking and long-term goals as the responsible steward of the land and the animals you rescued and will rescue in the future. Without elephants in the wild, other animal species and their natural habitats will have no chance for survival as humans pave over everything for roads, buildings, and monocrops, and animals are only kept and bred in zoos.

[@midnite325]

It's beyond heartbreaking that ellies in the wild - ALL animals - in the wild, can no longer survive as nature intended. It breaks my heart that I got emotionally attached to this silly rag-tag group of misfits before finding out THEIR fate this week. I'm praying so hard that somewhere - somehow a rescue group will appear to miraculously save them again. Cher, we need y💓u again.

[@ccs4957]

@@midnite325 HERD's mission of rescuing and reintegration of elephant into the wild is on their website and not a sudden change. Adine comes from a family that rescues and reintegrates endangered wildlife (her mom founded HESC) so this is in keeping with her background and upbrining.

[@midnite325]

@@ccs4957 Sorry I was unaware of that.This site was a recommendation while watching a Kavaan video. Lesson learned.

[@midnite325]

Oops. I forgot to add thank you.

[@MsLilac88]

Little Khanyisa & Timisa are well taken care in the elephant herd. 😊💜🌸🐘

[@SkeensSeattleUSA]

This is fantastic video 💕-Seattle Family 🇺🇸

[@pglen6042]

Delightful video, thank you.

[@barbarap5278]

So relaxing to watch this, made me sleepy...

[@housefinch3472]

Do siblings actually keep “siblings” binds when they have so many others in the herd?

[@aimeefriedman822]

The babies always get in the water, first!

[@barbarabrown7803]

I'm sorry I didn't spell Khanysia’s name correctly in my prior comment. She's a precious little trooper!!!

[@Odehyah951]

Khanyisa has such confidence. She’s always front and center as if it’s her herd not Jabulani’s. I love how she has so confidently integrated herself into this herd. I can easily envision her as matriarch one day.

[@aussiegardener1773]

Happy St Patrick's Day!

[@bonnieblue1792]

I really appreciate the written narrations. I most enjoy watching the herd just living life, with natural sounds and no verbal narration. However, the written text helps me understand the what's and whys of their behaviors, and has also helped me to get increasingly able to recognize some of the herd members on sight - Baby Khanyisa being the easiest of course! Your longer videos of just watching the herd are very soothing and relaxing. Thank you!

[@vanessagreenlee5618]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏

[@lindaaugusta9102]

Khanysia is so precious from her little tiny trunk to her crossed hind legs as she is foraging! I love how the herd took her in and protects her.

[@bridgetsclama]

I think the Pink Princess feels safe and secure these days. She's feisty and often tries to lead the herd. I think that snare is just a distant memory for her. She seems very happy with the herd, and especially Lundi and Timisa.

[@phin4life503]

I’m starting to recognize the different elephant you know what human would do they would be fighting over who get the biggest greenest tastyuest bushes

[@dirtydozen5079]

That little trunk working away on the leaves. 🤗

[@majesticworld255]

Who are the two in the background? looks like they're having a chin-wag. 2:06.

[@conceicaofortunato373]

Boa noite familia linda é a branquinha.

[@MA_808]

nice family

[@gwendolyndaniel6324]

Such Beautiful Animals

[@dongriffith3677]

I often wonder what the air temperature is during this video recordings. You often mention 'it is hot today' but no mention of just 'how hot'? Could you please add a comment to help us understand more of what these walks to the dam are like.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

If we say “hot” we mean between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius 😅🌞

[@thetrinitee]

@@herdelephantorphanage So between 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit? Do you all deal with high percentage of humidity?!

[@noelearl5545]

Such calming videos. Love, love, love these elephants!❤