Khanyisa meets Sebakwe, the dominant bull of the Jabulani Herd.

Hello Uncle Sebakwe!
Khanyisa had the good fortune of meeting Sebakwe, the gentle giant of the Jabulani Herd. Sebakwe is the dominant bull and a very kind and caring elephant, though very protective of his herd.
He is well known as the Amarula elephant for featuring in various Amarula marketing campaigns over the years.
The morning went so well, and Sebakwe was so patient in waiting for his turn to say hello and introduce himself. Khanyisa kept with the females, but he eventually got a turn to touch her, even though it was brief.
Lundi kept her loving eye on Khanyisa as her allomothers Bubi and Klaserie fussed over for most of the morning. Keep watching for some "touching" moments between Khanyisa and Klaserie.
Heart Smiles all around!
www.herd.org.za/foster-an-elephant

[@laneybk5919]

Khanyisa is one lucky girl to have such an extended family 💛

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you :-) and for your support!

[@frankwolf3860]

...'nor will the rest of us forget these most precious of moments, either! There toward the end of this video as Khanyisa and Klaserie just wide-open-up to each other reaching trunks up into and around one another...and Klaserie extending her front leg lovingly-protectively as she encourages Khanyisa to partake of the minerals just tossed in front of her, could be object lessons showing a Mother's love and her child's loving response for lots of folks....WoW! that's the universal language displayed about as good as it gets. You and your team are awesome...beyond awesome; I've studied Elephant...African Elephant! for decades, and know how nurturing they can be, but this is the most gentle, affectionate behavior I've yet to see. I'm sure many, many days, weeks, and years of patiently working with your herd is what it has taken.. now shows its rewards here! Much of the World could learn from what you have accomplished, still are doing; Thank You!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for this really motivating and inspiring comment, Frank! That is really wonderful.I have shared your comment with our team

[@wendyrual7179]

Frank, I don't think they could have had a bigger compliment than that! 💕

[@SuseV8]

Beautifully said Frank Wolf ~ This whole 'experience' of watching the day to day @ HERD is EMPOWERING in every way ~ Our Home is a Better Home for viewing these outstanding moments in Elephant History ~ Best to you and your own Family ~ Suse in CANADA ~*~

[@ithaka3835]

I love your post!

[@kwgm8578]

@Frank Wolf -- The last 2 minutes of this film was one of the most fascinating interclan transactions I've ever seen. You are spot on. If you know elephants then you've seen how brutal a dominant male can behave towards an orphan outsider like Khanyisa. It is so rare to see an entire herd accept an orphaned youngster from another herd. What I saw at the end was an insecure Khanyisa attempting to make a submissive gesture to the big female, and be subtley rejected. Immediately Khanyisa walked away, looking to me, dejected. Now I may be personifying the exchange, but the big female (Klasserie, you say?) also picked up on the little cow's vibe. I watched this a few times and realized that when Khanyisa was trying to put her trunk in Klasserie's mouth, the big girl was eating. As soon as Klasserie finished with her branch, she went straight to the tiny one and encircled her with her trunk, where she was demonstratively affectionate and allowed Khanyisa to freely explore her. I've never seen an elephant apologize in many years of working with them, but I believe that is exactly what we saw. This was the moment, for me, when Khanyisa was made to feel a member of this tribe by her aunt/sister. I've also seen Bubi acting like a blood relative, protecting, guiding, soothing, nurturing... but this transaction with Klasserie was very special, as is this herd of orphans and the angelic people who give so much of their lives to these elephants. Thank you Frank for expressing this so well.

[@Lotusdrm78]

Precious moments to fill my heart with joy. What a beautiful group of people guiding these fantastic elephants thru life.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you!

[@shirleymorris7760]

That baby was well loved from the beginning. It's heartwarming to see so many of the females offer accept Khanyisa's suckling. What a comfort to a baby who had lost everything. Dear sweet memories.Thank you🙏❣️❣️❣️

[@helenminehan4356]

They could teach us a thing or two about love and acceptance

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So true

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

If humans didn't know love and acceptance already, and practice it frequently, as we do, then we would not recognize it. Humans are great!

[@SynnJynn]

@@debbys-abqnm4537 so true 👍

[@personl7949]

That's a fact. 💯❤️🐘

[@mortalclown3812]

@@debbys-abqnm4537 Glad you said this. It's truly tiresome to hear the same old trope about 'if only animals taught us', etc... especially saying it to humans who are helping animals & other humans daily. 💙🐘💗🌍💫

[@alison__16]

Her carers are amazing. They deserve so much credit for their kindness, love and dedication to this little one and the herd 💕💖

[@angelatorchia9983]

This brought me to tears. Thinking about what she has been through, I've been following her story from the beginning. The herd, so accepting and loving. I am sincerely overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing her evolving story. Sending big hugs to you all, God bless.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Angela, for the lovely message

[@angelatorchia9983]

@@herdelephantorphanage 💗

[@Cody-zd2ye]

Hope you are watching jabu and his sister they are magnificent he is a real gentle giant tusker x

[@zaradragonia9863]

Such admirable people. Looking after elephants for a life is a great act of humility 🙂

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your kind words ☀️

[@xxmissyxx6604]

It was nice to be introduced to all of the men today 🖐🏼. Khanyisa seems to love being with her new family & it is beautiful to watch how gentle, protective & caring the herd are with her ❤🐘❤

[@nandkishorekoya161]

Wish for that every orphan child should have such a family like this💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘💋😘every member wants to love care and cuddle her.....

[@gr8fuldeb699]

How lucky are we to be able to see this. They are magnificent. Definition of peace !

[@bealong8718]

When you see Khanyisa in with Lammie, she looks big, like a bigger animal. But as soon as shes around the herd, shes the tiniest, sweetest, dearest little creature that needs all the protection. We love her so much xx

[@brendajennerjohn4961]

That little girl is truly the shining little star of the herd. Everyone loves her.

[@nancykelly9712]

He seems to sense there's something different with this baby, whether it's because she's pink and/or was hurt! 💞

[@herdelephantorphanage]

They have all been so gentle with her. No doubt they know and understand more than we realise!

[@christineh4782]

@@herdelephantorphanage Have elephant's vocals been recorded to learn the different frequencies they may be communicating in? Example: parrots speak in 5 frequencies humans can't hear. They also speak in ones we do hear, sometimes for miles. I love the precious work you are all doing! Thank you!!!!💝💞💖

[@lisamartin3734]

It could be a little of both.

[@kwgm8578]

@@christineh4782 Yes Christine, there is one group at an American university doing this kind of work that I've read about, (but not with Jubalani, as far as I know.) I believe those folks are working with a herd in East Africa, maybe Kenya? Mammalian vocalisation is a popular field of study on land and in the oceans of our fascinating 🌍🌎

[@christineh4782]

@@kwgm8578 Must be fascinating!

[@the_ele_fan9255]

Happy to see khanyisa with the herd...and the herd totally cares her !! Heartwarming ♥️

[@xxmissyxx6604]

The special moment between Klaserie and Khanyisa was beautiful ❤🐘❤🐘

[@edwardpapera8124]

The communication between each other is so fascinating. And to watch how one baby elephant can touch so many hearts is unbelievable. Khanyisa is one special elephant to say the least.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We are still amazed by how much love she has received by so many people around the world. She is truly an inspiration to us all!

[@pfamhopstaken]

@@herdelephantorphanage She opens our Hearts on the perfect time ....Back to pure Love!..Thanks for your existence great sunshine..you are our heaven on earth reminder!! Big kiss on your cheek Xxx

[@daffodilunderhill7066]

You are doing such a great job introducing Khanysia to her future herd. Thanks for all the patience and time everyone is investing in Khanysia's life.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you very much

[@CristinaF210]

sebakwe indeed so gentle trying to meet little one khanyisa, is just so amazing im in awe of this its incredible big mighty sebakwe so beautiful but just met the new baby of the HERD, one more precious one for him to look for and protect thank you sebakwe💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@LEdiablo28]

The message is clear : don't worry humans, she's one of us and we will take care of her ;-)

[@lorijankowski3117]

It’s so lovely to meet our friends’ Carers! Thank you for taking such great care of our gentle giants! ❤️❤️❤️ You are appreciated so much!

[@gabe-po9yi]

Too funny, Sebakwe has waited long enough, so he gently nudges Lundi out of the way so he can meet Khanyisa, but she follows Lundi, lol.

[@animallover4ever229]

I love how the ladies coddle Khanyisa, he is looking & watching her like, aaa, my child, you have a place in my heart!!

[@deliasadler8845]

You ALL such great care takers of these beautiful animals and precious Khanyisa. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you, Delia

[@edwardpapera8124]

Hello everyone, it's been such a great experience watching you bring back Khanyisa from the brink of death. Khanyisa infectious spirit is so special. I'm so glad i've been able to watch it evolve. Thank you all.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

She is a little miracle. Thank you for following her beautiful story of survival

[@hanoitripper1809]

Is she the one caught in the trap before?

[@JD-nd1oz]

That's so beautiful Klaserie did not want Khanyisa hurting herself trying to get up or down that little ditch. Thank you HERD for sharing this precious moment.❤❤🐘

[@pattihenderson2039]

Such a beautiful thing to watch - her new family so gentle and loving! Thank you for posting these very special videos. I cherish watching them.

[@Ducksinarow...]

Precious Moments

[@dianedevery3711]

Lovely to meet you all. Thank you for all your dedication and care of these magnificent beings. I am in awe of them. Bless your little cotton socks Khanyisa.💝

[@jlda9474]

Wow, such the gentleman he is! So very gentle with the baby!

[@Buba417]

Those giants could have smashed the little baby in a second but no, they lovingly accepted her presence in their lives. It’s so great to witness this miracle.

[@Globally1201]

GOOD MORNING ADINE, STAVROS, GODKNOWS, FOSTER, BLESSMORE, SAMSON, TIGER AND THE WHOLE TEAM!!!... GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR TAKING SUCH GREAT CARE OF ALL THE HERD, BABY KHANYSA INCLUDED OF COURSE!!!😃🙏 YOU'RE RIGHT... SEBAKWE WAS A GENTLE GIANT WHEN TOUCHING THE BABY GIRL KHANYSA FOR THE FIRST TIME... AWESOME!!!!😍🐘🐘🐘👍

[@jamiecasey9800]

I can only dream of how wonderful it would be to get to work with these creatures. The way the touch each other for comfort and the rumblings. Thank you for sharing your videos what a blessing it is we share our world with them.

[@conniewrightsman9122]

They bring tears to my eyes...if that isn't love then I don't what is!

[@melody2171]

New here and these are the most beautiful videos I've seen of elephants. So interesting how you explain everything. These animals melt my heart to tears and how you and your amazing team spend tireless hours looking after them. Thankyou, thankyou❣❣❣

[@melaD333]

They are remarkable creatures. Thank you for caring for them and sharing with us.

[@thomvogan3397]

When the human world fills you with despair just watch this and suddenly you are filled with love and envy. Love for these wondrous beautiful beings and envy because more of us aren't like them

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

Wow, looking back on this, I’m reminded how pale Khanyisa was then and how SERIOUSLY protective her allomothers were.❤

[@wendyrual7179]

It was good of you Adine to introduce all the carers 💕💕

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

When the carer gentlemen waved at us -- I waved back. What a great job to have! Fresh air, hard work, learning scientific things, getting to hug elephants who trust such people... 😀😊😁

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Awesome!

[@kathyking5552]

Thank you for introducing us to the carers. Such beautiful names for each man. And thank God for each and every one who sleep with and care for that wonderful herd. Special special people you ALL are.

[@aidabarreto3920]

This herd is the most compassionate and protective I have seen. KUDOS TO THEM. 🐘🐘🐘💋💋💋

[@chriskallis8004]

He may be the dominant bull.....but those 3 ladies are making him wait,taking their time,protecting & caring for Khanyisa.❣️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@katiolaniduran]

It's heartwarming to see Khanyisa getting accepted by the herd 🐘🤍🐘🤍🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

:-)

[@annmurphy3686]

In India the birth of a white elephant is considered a great blessing. Buddhists even consider them Celestial. Are there myths or folklore surrounding the white elephant in Africa?. Thanks for these videos. I Love all elephants, I could watch their interactions for hours.💕

[@tessthomas8606]

a late HELLO to everyone. Only came across your work recently. Keep up the amazing work and stay blessed.

[@maryhogan6028]

watching these beautiful animals interact with each other makes me so happy and to see the sweet baby elephant being adored by her “aunties”

[@maryt2887]

Klaserie is so tender towards Khanyisa. It’s beautiful to watch.

[@indigomisfit1027]

💖 So touching to see the protective nature they have for our little jewel 💖 That little trunk reaching out for reassurance, sooo cute .

[@camelotcat6794]

I like to come back and watch when Princess K was so small. It makes me so proud of all of the HERD team. Sebakwe may not have spent time with Princess but he sure kept his eye on her. Those last moments of the video were beyond precious! Such love! 😍🇺🇸

[@bachtran5533]

Thank you so much 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐕🐑😍😘🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇🙏

[@KimKim-wu7it]

These moments always brings happy tears. Thank you for sharing with us. Bless you all.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Our pleasure. Thank you very much

[@carolynminter7839]

It is truly a blessing. I can watch them all day. What a beautiful sight

[@NanaVicki1]

I really do love Lammie. I wonder, some American Indian tribes believe that an albino buffalo is a sacred animal, what do the folks you work think? Such a rare animal. Blue eyes on an elephant. Thank you again for saving her!

[@Laura-ud6dv]

Thank u for sharing. So lovely to see our little sunshine has been accepted by the herd💓💓

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Lovely moments! Thank you Laura

[@janetgilmore8006]

If it were not for all of you these animals would not be alive..?...thank all of you from our hearts ..keep up the good work and may God bless all of you and the animals you protect....?..Big love to all those animals...

[@joyceprakash5377]

Love to watch their display of affection for the little one. So much love for her by all.

[@lorrainegreen6016]

The touching of the tusks brought me to tears 😭 can’t believe how people can come kill these majestic animals just for their tusks. All of you guys do amazing work. I’ve been following for a few weeks now and I am hooked 🥰 it’s just so amazing to watch the precious khanyisa grow. And the awesome jubalani herd love and except her so much. Sending so much love from the uk. Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos

[@quadbox]

They're so protective of her! Anytime Adine called K over, there they were stepping forward. Is Lundi still her adoptive mother?

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes she remains her adoptive mom :-)

[@carolynminter7839]

Was she afraid of her adoptive father?

[@t.r.1457]

@small coffee Most likely not. You have to be pregnant and produce certain hormones during pregnancy in order to have milk for a little one, but only after giving birth. In case you have milk then but no one to feed, your body cease to produce milk every day little by little. If a little orphaned one arrives too late, your body may have stopped completely and can't return anymore to former state of producing milk. But in case there is still just a little milk when the little one arrives and it tries to suckle you, your body immediately increases milk production more and more every day.

[@angelawheeler7825]

I love you and these beautiful beautiful elephants and you sweet lady are a Angel you have such a beautiful heart God bless you all

[@clairetomkyns175]

I can't believe how fast this small, pink, timid and clumsy ellie has grown into the strong and confident youngster she is today.

[@karenbianchini7781]

Hi guys! Thank you for this incredible post! My love and prayers are with ALL OF YOU!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Our pleasure! Thank you!

[@bevscallanetics]

The aunties all form such a protective ring around her!

[@dadams9158]

Indeed

[@traceydavidson8504]

Thank you for sharing these special times with us. God bless you and your wonderful team for the incredible work you do.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Our pleasure, and thank you

[@Jennifer-di4nl]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@marshastrickland9279]

I love seeing all the keepers and their lovely faces.

[@bridgetsclama]

I love how the hierarchy of elephants is designed to protect the calves and weakest first, no matter where they are. The strongest among them is on the outer circiel They all protect and take care of each other.

[@melodiefrances3898]

It's amazing and beautiful how they do that circling. And they all know exactly where the little ones are so they don't accidentally step on them or anything. ❤❤❤

[@christineh4782]

Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us. If only humans would learn to be as patient, kind, thoughtful, and loving just imagine how beautiful the earth would be. Sebakwe is magnificent! He was so patient wanting to meet Khanyisa. All the aunties lovingly protecting their new little one. The awesome carers who have patiently and lovingly nursed all these elephants back to health with sound minds after experiencing such horrific human abuse. Wish the world would watch all HERD's videos and learn to live without harming other lives. Such a world I dream of.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

to have the love and respect of those wonderful creatures...pure joy

[@leenewsom7517]

Wonderful staff, elephant whisperers.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you

[@davidt3956]

The lady's look large enough, compared to us. Then Sebakwe strolls up. Yup, big guy. :)

[@melodiefrances3898]

This popped up in my feed. Knowing how far she has come and knowing so much more about how the Herd has totally embraced her, my heart is overflowing ❤❤❤

[@Contessa6363]

I love how tactile elephants are! Humans need to follow this example!❤❤🐕🐕🐘🐘💜💜

[@MrTechdeck5]

So cute how the girl elephants put their leg forward so Khanyisa can nurse easier.

[@carolynminter7839]

Our baby girl was so brave. She wasn't afraid at all to meet that big handsome Elephant King!

[@kennethmarks1625]

Claudette: With Khanyisa Looking so BIG lately, it is amazing how tiny she still looks when she is between Klaserie and Bubi !💝💖❣

[@seawavesnightstars9452]

So true. 😄 For now, she's BIG only when standing in between Lammie and Nungu. 😋🐘😍❤❤❤

[@missymason2377]

Omg! Touching, smooth rub from the large trunk...magic moments...gentle. so beautiful to watch...♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👄🐘

[@susanmorris5520]

Watching this special and heartwarming video of a close knit family like the Jabulani Herd with Khanysia, is really giving me the desire to learn more about Elephants. This herd or family of Elephants surely can teach a lot of humans how to take care and treat at the same time their children. The more I watch the Herd, I just want to hug every single Elephant in this Herd including Khanysia too. I love this Orphanage and Adine too. If it weren’t for her and this Orphanage, a lot of these Elephants (Fishon and Khanysia) would never have a chance at life and would be dead somewhere. God Bless Adine and her crew for helping, saving, and loving these Elephants and the young calf’s too. God bless.I’m hooked. Sue (Florida, USA)❤️🙏🏻🐘🤟🏻👼🌴🌸❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@melodymacken9788]

You know, it was absolutely lovely to see the elephant's carers introduced. Special, special and special. From Rotorua,New Zealand.

[@thechariotcard]

Thank you to your team who have brought these little orphans and bigger into care. Thank you for all you do!!

[@jankent5677]

Oh my goodness. Just came to revisit Meisiekind after having originally watched this several years ago now. Khanyisa is soooo small and still has some head swelling from her terrible wounds. Literally rewatching her baby movies 😢😢😃😊❣️

[@user-rc8lm9ye1t]

Ну наконец то люди в кадре. ХОЧЕТСЯ УВИДЕТЬ ТЕХ КОМУ ТАКИЕ ИСПОЛИНЫ ДОВЕРЯЮТ ЛЕЧИТЬ СЕБЯ.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ УКРАИНА💙💛

[@mariawelsh9485]

Thank you and to all the carers 😍

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

💖💕💖💕 There is Nothing more Majestic and Fulfilling, and Blessings from God, than having a Massive Wild Matriarchal Elephant feeding two meters away from Your vehicle. When You look into Her/Their Eye's, and there is that "SOFT GLOW OF ACCEPTANCE" You can hear them breathing, You can see every hair on their Beautiful faces, every wrinkle in their skin, Perfectly created by God and hearing them feeding, as if there is no-one around them. Those Beautiful Eyelashes. God's Angel's all around You.. 💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖💕💖

[@allisoncompeaux3981]

Very nice words from you. ❤ You are right in every way.

[@pfamhopstaken]

the energy from his eyes telling everything..so strong , full of wisdom..even his slow and powerfull rithm of his walks..full of nature power!..BEAUTIFUL , I love his charisma!!..

[@tcmichigan8066]

Awwww how sweet. I was wondering are any of the elephants producing milk when Khanyisa is suckling? I love your videos. Thank you as I look forward to my day watching baby Khanyisa.

[@quadbox]

No, they're not. They went into detail about this in the description box of the one of yesterday's videos I believe.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

The herd are unable to produce milk as they are on contraception. So we will continue to provide her with milk until she is fully weaned. (approx 4 years from now)

[@carolynminter7839]

@@herdelephantorphanage That was my question too. It's beautiful the way the adoptive mom let her suckle for comfort. It brings tears too my eyes!

[@carolynminter7839]

@@herdelephantorphanage Will any of the herd be taken off birth control and allowed too mate?

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Sebakwe is a handsome bull.💪🏻💯

[@leoletv]

Que hermosos son todos los elefantes. Gracias por cuidarlos tanto, ❤️🇦🇷

[@karlasimmet8777]

It has been a dream for many decades to spend time with the elephants; I watch daily, much gratitude for sharing your experiences. I feel close and am fascinated! Thank You!

[@Velte1993]

Bubi is so content and friendly here

[@donaldscheer5206]

So gentle! and sensitive with their trunks touching Little Khanyisa.

[@stephenpaul1371]

The moment the baby starts too walk away and towards the camera they coming too pull her back they have therr eyes on her at all times .

[@chris_iapetus]

Those loving looks combined with those incredible elephant eyelashes just slays me. Done. I'm over.

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

Love to hear them speak.....🕊🇺🇲💕

[@philemerick6899]

Love these videos with Khanyisa meeting her new family!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you

[@SuseV8]

Oh WOW ~ just saw that video for the first time ~ SOOOOO Special ! Are WE LUCKY or what...? Thank you One and ALL for these moments ~ Uncle Sebakwe is such a Gentlemen ~ Khanyisa is such a Sweet Girl and sooo LOVED by Everyone ! Perfect !! ~ Round of Applause ~ Suse & Crew Vancouver Island BC CANADA ~*~

[@robinjohnson2749]

Amazing 🐘 🐘 such a beautiful 📷 🖼

[@awardedyew3325]

It's nice to know the names of everyone 😊

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

There is nothing more Beautiful than to see These Gentle Giant's being so tender with little KHANYISA. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@RIXRADvidz]

The Nurturing Instinct, even the Big Bull Male wanted to know the young one that joined the Family. even in the comments the Nurturing is Strong. it's a Baby Thing, they just MAKE YOU want to care for them, even at 3/4 of a tonne.

[@carld5575]

Wow , you have a marvelous team of men. They all look smart , educated and dedicated cares of the PLANETS majestic gentle giants. Thank you ALL ✨💫✨💖👍

[@hazelmaciver4076]

Klaserie just wants to play with Khanyisa.....is she still a young elephant ?