Khanyisa takes the morning walk lead again!

Another successful day of integration with Khanyisa and the Jabulani Herd, her new family.
Little braveheart Khanyisa took charge again in the morning walk, with Timisa hot on her trails. Someone's confidence in her place in the herd is beginning to shine!
Timisa continues to take a keen interest in Khanyisa, but the two most involved cows overall seem to be Bubi and Kumbura lately. Bubi did not get that much time with Khanyisa during this walk as she is very humble in her approach. Lundi appears to be taking a further step back with each day that passes but never takes her eye off Khanyisa; she is incredibly protective over her.
Two of the older bulls, Fishan and Somopane, spent quite a lot of time around the females during this walk, which was lovely to see.
Our favourite moment has to be as she took Owen's stick from him to play with, and Timisa came to give her some loving, it was so sweet!
Khanyisa is feeding mostly on raisin bush and grass during her walks, her two most favoured choices of bush-snacks:)
Thanks for all the comments of support throughout Khanyisa's integration.
Foster Khanyisa:
herd.org.za/adopt-an-elephant/

[@Lotusdrm78]

Look at her confidence! I'm floored at how well both humans and the herd have provided this baby with what she needs to be successful in her young life. Surrounded by loving trunks and low soothing rumbles, Khanyisa is accepted and loved by all. The curiosity and fun this baby gives the herd is like a breath of fresh air. Lundi knows she is right where she belongs as the other cows adore her. I can't wait for the next video. Love can heal a broken soul. Jabulani herd will ALWAYS have a special place in my ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for such a beautiful comment - really!

[@daisysmom5168]

Yes I agree she is a wonder with how confident and happy she is. She makes me so so happy❤️

[@carolynminter7839]

Yes her family has supplied all that she needs as an elephant, and Adine, and the carriers has healed her body and soul. Our pretty pink baby is well loved 💘

[@donovanweston9323]

@@herdelephantorphanage I think one day Khanyisa will grow up to be a fantastic matriarch. :)

[@aniwhitgift637]

I concur.

[@LindaJohnson-rf7kz]

I enjoy watching that baby grow and integrate with the herd. She’s learning every day. These are my favorite videos on KZbin 💕💕💕💕

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Wow - thanks a lot, Linda! That made our day!

[@LindaJohnson-rf7kz]

HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa you are so welcome. I mean it from the bottom of my heart 💕💕💕

[@robinandrews5478]

Ditto

[@chris_iapetus]

Mine too !

[@TommyGetTheBag]

I just love these videos. The sad ones make me cry. Most of them bring tears of wonderment to me. I watch how loving. how emotional how intelligent how thoughtful they are , even to a little tiny injured baby boy. He was devastated in many ways , both emotionally and physically, but they couldn't wait to touch him. They welcomed him into their family with no hesitation. What an amazing spirit they embody. They prove that a little bit of goodness from each being can make another's life worth living. They saved him. Maybe he is helping to save them too. Maybe with all of the fears that elephants have to live with every day , maybe watching out for this young life is taking away from some of the fears they carry. Seems like they have saved each other 💚🐘

[@janparish7895]

A few things struck me watching this delightful walk; a few months back, Khanyisa needed protection from the sun using a large umbrella. Now she has the protection from her family - lots of shade there!; how totally at ease and confident she has become; that loving moment between Khanyisa and Timisa and her amazing trunk skills. She likes sticks doesn't she? 😊👍. I guess when I watch it again I'll notice more. Thank you Adine for letting us watch these Precious moments! 🙏🙏🙏

[@mariaelenachicatto7705]

🥰

[@edgartellez4394]

These beautiful creatures just want to enjoy the sunrise and walk and go forage and go to their pond and bathe. They are so peaceful and happy. Im just glad they don't have to be at risk of poachers.God bless the staff and the elephants.

[@AmandaLarsson100]

I really enjoyed watching this. How cute is Timisa with Khanyisa and eventually Lundi taking the lead to head back home. Cutie Sugar Lumps of Elephants. Thank you so much for taking the time to film this.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So glad you enjoyed it so much! our pleasure - you are one of our longest standing followers and we are grateful for all the love you have shared with us over time!

[@janparish7895]

Hey Manda!! I loved that moment with Timisa too! So sweet ❤ Hope you are OK my friend! 😘🤗

[@debbieschultz9768]

Khanyisa is so adorable as she takes the lead and she is so proud. It’s quite amazing, this tiny little elephant leading the way with her herd family behind her! 🐘🐘❤️❤️🙏

[@beulahcarter8045]

Little Sunshine has a love for life. Even what she's been through, she's adorable and she's not letting go. Love conquers all. She's surrounded by some much love, her herd and her caregivers. Thanks to you all.

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Vitalidad fuerza e Inteligencia para El 🐘y las Elefantes y toda la manada de elefantes Incluyendo a la pequeña KHANYISA 🐘👍

[@bea-ftloa1142]

The tiny princess leading the herd 10 months ago!! Confident, independent and loving. Of course, when convenient (too much sun, maybe??) goes under bellies or in between the big ellies. Love her & love them all. Thank you, HERD! ♥️ 🐘🐘🐘

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Spot on! She goes under their bellies for protection from the sun. 💚

[@TommyGetTheBag]

Linda. Me too. I have totally fallen in love with the whole herd. Lil K is so tiny !! A n d they are so gentle with her. She is such a special little girl. 💕🐘💓🐘💜🐘💙🐘

[@karengiesler5859]

What a beautiful family. Really a testament to the hard work you have all done bringing them together. What a privilege it is to get a glimpse into their lives. Thanks again

[@kaluna1944]

Watching your videos of these precious elephants brings joy to my heart. They are all so warm and loving to one another. And watching the precious baby Khanysia play and grow in confidence. Thank you Aldine and your wonderful staff for loving and taking such good care of these gentle giants.

[@darcyann66]

It is so beautiful to see how far Khanyisa has come and to see her so tiny take the lead of the herd is amazing.

[@janmargaret7972]

Khanyisa walking under and in between all the bigger elephants. It is so endearing watching all the trunks caressing her as she moves around. Timisa is a little cutie as well.

[@lucreziavilante5993]

Trunk touching is very important for a good welcome! I'd say that's the pinkest little trunk I'd ever seen! 11:21 small, medium, and large elephant stack. The cuteness is at full force this morning!

[@lesleybonham1791]

Loved this video kanyisa looks soo happy with the herd,she has a long way to go but maybe a Lundi of the future please god! Thanks to all of you for doing so brilliantly looking after all the Ellie’s 🐘🐘🙏🐘🐘💕

[@arelysrodriguez4775]

such a confident little one! I love her!! That’s what love can do. There’s hope in the world because of people like you. God bless.

[@charlottethompson7389]

It is so amazing how they all know right where that tiny rascal is. I'm in awe of them.

[@CristinaF210]

i LOVE seeing khanyisa happy, seeing her smelling the adults walk around their legs this baby was and IS so happy to be with her family again who knows she might feel its a long lost family who knows??? you are all absolute angels doing in my opinion the work of God, thank you

[@ccspiceolife1788]

They let her take the lead because they know she needs to feel important, foregoing their own need or instinct to take the lead. That is why this Jubulani herd is so special..they know the mission that you are on..the HERD carers, and they are in perfect symphony with you. Trully i am witnessing a great wonder..and its always a privilege..again, thank you.

[@cutefan5playsmsp895]

So nice to see so much trunk touching in this one, every one (elephants) were very relaxed. The elephant s are so lucky to have the great care they have.

[@annwilliams1073]

Leading the pack, more confident, walking under herd tummies too

[@raedarden9830]

Khanyisa shall be a wise matriarch someday...so much love and guidance from her family.

[@chamberpaint]

I love the way they all bunch together, loving on this baby girl. It’s just amazing.💗💕🐘💕

[@jodihamilton9053]

They’re definitely protective of her. Melts my heart.

[@blessings2you435]

*I'm living thru a very hard part of life. Watching you & your ellies calms me, brings me peace, love, tenderness & kindness. I thank you. 💞🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏻☮️🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏾*

[@clairetomkyns175]

I am sorry that life is difficult right now, but I agree fully - watching these clips gives the best feel good factor ever. I also watch them to improve my mood.

[@mariaelenachicatto7705]

Me too 😍😍😍

[@theresaprice310]

Thank y’all for blessing us with these videos we love them I’m online a lot but watching the elles 🐘 is definitely my daily fix love ❤️ them if I were there in person I’d probably be crying 🍼 so overwhelmed 👀😍🐘 🍼 thanks and God bless y’all 🙏🏾

[@sandhyakodukula8211]

I love Khanyisa.. She loves her morning walks.. 😍

[@donaldscheer5206]

Baby Elephants are always so cute (That is when they are within a Loving Caring Herd & Carers!) But This Little Khanyisa! This Little Albino Sunshine! She has most certainly Grabbed on to our/My Heart Strings! I feel so blessed to know her as a viewer of Her Life! Thank You Khanyisa & HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa

[@wellslj]

I love how the babies just walk through the adult elephant legs with no worries they will get stepped on. They all work together.

[@brendanorris9944]

I just love that the Herd allow her to do this it's giving her so much confidence 👍❤️❤️

[@thefairyqueen369]

She just brings so much joy......its like she understands how much she is loved and wants to respond to everyone! Shes adorable.....they all are. Those living trunks always lettering her know that they are keeping an eye on her! What a privelidge it is to be part of this herd!

[@f.d4362]

I am amazed how the bigger ones don't step on her as she wiggles through their legs...elephants are amazingly graceful. Khanysia is a future leader...love her and the entire troop

[@sheilawells3706]

I am so glad you all stay with them all the time. At least we know that they are going to be protected and 😊. God Bless

[@marjoriehopkins8138]

If I am ever sad all I have to do is watch one of these with that little girl in it and I'm smiling ear to ear again. I have fallen in love with her!

[@jtg8602]

I have to say I love the way you talk, the sound of your voice. It´s so sweet, it ads a different meaning. Thank you so much.

[@reneebrown3766]

I believe Khanyisa, will grow to become a matriarch in her own right. Her confidence, willingness to please and love of the herd, grows stronger with each passing day. Fishan, X so well recovered now. Congratulations HERD. XXX

[@gabe-po9yi]

Lol, Khanysia trying to take food from Kumbura’s mouth. Kumbura’s like Nope, but I will give you a pet. To Khanysia’s credit, though, it was only after she tried to get that branch with her trunk and failed.

[@indreakouranos8496]

Amazing the love and care this herd gives, absolutely heartwarming

[@bari2883]

We need to learn about being as loyal as this beautiful family.

[@Jkatz9y]

She has such confidence, even at this young age; and that's thanks to your care - all of you at HERD! I'm always struck - when watching from behind - how they walk much like us humans, in spite of walking on their tippy toes!

[@gg2561]

This is so relaxing that's the way elephants should be in their natural habitat. Beautiful. Scientists and caregiver God bless you for saving this endanger paquidermos!

[@ClaudiaHernandez-ir7xj]

Timi is adorable 🥰 loving 😘 and very pretty 😍 (in other videos)I love when is is close to her beautiful mom Tokwe 🦏👍😀 Tokwe was born to be the matriarc 👏👏👏 What a role in the herd 😍😍 the one and only Tokwe 🙌

[@jayduff5304]

Tokwe is such a beautiful elephant, she is so gentle and caring no wonder she is the Matriarch of the herd.

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

It's really nice that in all these videos that I've watched - and I've watched a LOT, thank you, Adine - the elephants never bump or squash Khanyisa. An elephant's peripheral vision can't be fantastic so you can see that they feel or just know when the little one is wandering about next to them. I've learned quite a bit about elephants from keeping up with Khanyisa's story and the Jabulani herd. It's kind of become my stress-relief after a tough day. Thank you, Adine and all the team.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for the great comment and a thoughtful one too! Yes it is quite amazing how aware they are of her - and they are bigger in real life than it seems on video. Incredible creatures. Thanks for following so closely!

[@chris_iapetus]

That elephants somehow get enough protein to support such large bodies, on a vegetarian diet, is such a wonder !

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Mother nature’s magic touch!

[@Hadria7777]

We can support muscular bodies on a plant based diet as well 🙏💕

[@sillynacannada6718]

I’m in wonder of my world I would know so little about, if not for these gorgeous videos. Thank you.

[@martitoofy2025]

When all the female around her, protect her, I just burst in to tears

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

I am either speechless or a have huge smile on my face or tears running down my face. So much LOVE & PEACE in every thing all they do. GOD in action!

[@animalsareloveandhappiness4505]

It's so awe inspiring. The kindness, love, beauty ....😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💖💖❣❣💕💞

[@Bearwoman11]

When you're the CEO of cuteness you can lead the Herd!!🤭💗

[@Jamie77ize]

At times like this, i am truly gratefull for the internet! Watching this wonderfull group of animals & humans from day to day is an absolute privilege ☺

[@palborje6485]

Lovely oh yes it is. Impressed by the trust they show in each other and also in humans and lambs. Love for the family (the flock) is outstanding.

[@barbossa1st]

🎶🎵 That's when I fell for...the leader of the pack🎶🎵☝

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Sweet!

[@lizl6232]

Love the care and support she gets from humans and elephants🥰

[@steph_fig]

Incredible video, the love & care the herd have for Khanyisa is evident in their trunk caresses 💛

[@suegordon8185]

Love watching khanyisa go out with heard it's so relaxing to watch xxxx

[@laurelbozman6997]

Bless her heart. She is so cute. Loves her herd.

[@janshiff9942]

💕 I enjoy every video that I have seen . ❤️ You're so patient and understanding with the elephant's . God bless everyone .💞🐘🐘🐘

[@carolynminter7839]

I bet our pretty pink baby can't wait until she is as big as her big sister Timsa. They are so sweet together! ❤

[@Ducksinarow...]

...and what a Beautiful Family you have Adine🥰

[@herdelephantorphanage]

😊 thank you

[@lesleyhoban6559]

I see a future leader in the making .. that girl has spunk ... the result of nuturing by both her human ans herd families .. brings joy to my heart

[@camle6151]

I started watching Khanyisa 1 week but I love her so much and admire your work

[@jgsmile1331]

Sometimes that is what is needed, a little one to lead you out of the chaos. Lol K went under the tummy of one of them. Lol

[@bohhica1]

Thank you so much for the protection for these wonderful animals, wish I could help, but..........👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@littleme3597]

And a child shall lead them! lol lol. At 17:00, looks like baby is trying to take a nap? BIG DAY FOR HER! Tired?

[@charlottethompson7389]

Oh how I love these videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us. God bless you all.

[@martitoofy2025]

The herd is so beautiful... accepting her ..

[@annwilliams1073]

Interesting how she is foraging & not looking for teat as much

[@Lemieux_7]

There is Nothing more adorable than seeing Kanesia out front

[@brendanorris9944]

It's nothing to do with this video but would like to say that I just watched the video of Adine doing the chat with Khensani 👍she is so beautiful and will be such an asset to the group

[@j.103]

So funny how the baby is in the lead….he will grow up being a very confident elephant…for sure….

[@brendapartin1159]

She is so confident... taking the lead !!!

[@gaylehardy-franks3774]

I knew very little about elephants until March 2020 when COVID19 necessitated shelter in place. I am 74 years old and now I watch these wonderful, intelligent and loving creatures! Khanysia has brought joy to me! If fact all the herd has given me such joy. If i were younger (and financially able) I would come to visit the orphanage in person! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! From Raleigh, NC US.

[@sharonott7513]

Nadine, you post the loveliest videos of these beautiful animals. The baby is really growing up.

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Wonderful Herd never seen so peacefully is the best place for elephants. Safe and bautiful nature.

[@missymason2377]

Love seeing these beautiful magnificent animals ..6am.watching from new Zealand...I'm community healthcare professional rehabilitation nurse...❤👄✌🐘👍🌎

[@lucreziavilante5993]

I really do wonder what the elephants think of the contraption that you carry to film them! I suppose if you showed them themselves, they would recognize what you're doing. Maybe they already know 🤔...

[@hugomikaelsson4055]

The big ones are amazingly gentle with the little one.

[@marjoriehopkins1630]

Does little Khanyisa get tired trying to keep up with the big guys? Love that little girl! I realize this video is about a year old.

[@heru4440]

💖

[@annwilliams1073]

Lots of bonding going on💗

[@annwilliams1073]

Made my day. Thank u

[@kimcrofoot8517]

How quickly she became such a well-adjusted, confident little pachyderm!

[@erminiaporcu2198]

❤️🐘🐘❤️

[@mialove9812]

Love her part of my life already ❤🥰😍🐘❤🐘❤😍😇😇🥰🙏🥰🙏🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frankwolf3860]

LOVE this so much!!!

[@truthdogschell8473]

I hold my breath when Khanyisa walks under the other large elephants

[@margaritalopezgomez6923]

Gracias Jabulani por esta acción tan hermosa con nuestros amados elefantes. Y gracias por curar y rehabilitar a esa preciosidad que es la dulce Khanyisa. Aprendemos mucho con estos bonitos videos. Gracias.

[@FF-te6mm]

♥️♥️♥️🐘🐘🐘

[@SweetUniverse]

Timisa's baby tusks are so cute! 😍😄❤❤❤

[@brendamcmanus9438]

Timisa has such a beautiful little face...and with her tusks peeking out of her skin 💖💖💖 She is a sweetheart b

[@elizabethmaurine5307]

She’s such a cutie and a born leader ❤

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

Do you know what her herd she came from?. She has just the most Independent characteristics...

[@Automedon2]

It would be nice if there was a way to prevent their tusks from growing when they were young, so they would never be in danger of poachers. Khanyisa herself is in danger of being captured alive and sold to China.

[@aimeefriedman822]

I love how Khanyisa is keenly aware thaTamiss 8s the inly Ellie she can truly tumble with. Everyone else is mom or uncle.

[@missymason2377]

Beautiful weather there...beautiful elephants together...👍🌍🐘✌👄❤

[@pheebelikes3500]

Very protective herd. Almost doesn't look like an albino elephant until the elephant moves closer to the camera. I wonder who Khanyisa`s mother is among them. The camera is all over them. Hope khanyisa makes it and the goat friend.

[@bridgetsclama]

I love how the elephants are so encouraging of her to take the lead. I'm sure if there was a problem come up, things would change and they would mount a defense of the babies, but letting them lead is important (even for human children--I let my son choose what was for dinner as soon as he was old enough to talk, he learned that some things just don't go very well together and that helped his decision making skills develop). I love this HERD. They are just amazing.

[@vizlavoman9287]

So crazy about this new calf.🥰

[@user-jr9xf3jv1b]

Adorable little Khanyisa! Just love her!

[@dinosaurjai]

Cute. The youngest matriarch ever !

[@missymason2377]

Amazing.....watching while on nightshift watching from again new Zealand. Its winter here , very cold lol ..

[@linn6980]

Wow, she's a born leader!

[@hensley6953]

[@hazelmaciver4076]

Oh how i would love to be living there and help look after them.......one can only dream. Just came across these videos yesterday and have been binge watching them, just like others who binge watch Netflix lol Suppose i better go and make a start on dinner.....will be back later lol