Mambo, a young elephant bull of the Jabulani Herd goes missing! Tigere shares the story!

[@kaythomas7918]

Mambo's footprint🤣😅😂 so cute. Glad he was found.

[@dianedevery3711]

Thank Mambo's lucky stars the wild herd didn't go after him, but ran away instead. Bless you Owen, Last and crew, for bringing the wayward child home ❤

[@aniwhitgift637]

Thank you Tigere, so brave are you all.

[@masalachic2461]

The Carers are just so precious and caring, they love and understand the intricacies of the Herd so well. 💖💞🙏🏼

[@Buba417]

Mambo was lucky nothing bad happened to him. Bad Boy! Lol And the wild herd was avoiding him. Lol. Mambo couldn’t understand that.

[@feathermtn1490]

This was a lovely story because it came with a happy ending. Loved the part about getting a talking to by Lundi. All the elephants are so sensitive. They seem to have mystical characteristics with one another.

[@saturdaysun5724]

Well done,you got him back 🌟

[@pati61ful]

You guys are fantastic! Mambo, you silly kid, stick with the herd, ok? You'll be safe and more than well cared for there, I'm sure

[@paulalim1476]

Kids! Can’t take your eyes off of them for a second.🥺

[@marybarratt2649]

It's nice to look back at videos and learn more about the herd. I'm glad you found Mambo and lovely that he recognised you. What a relief.

[@alison__16]

This made me chuckle. The way they describe his reaction when he was found sounds like when you're a kid and lose your mother in the supermarket, and then find her again😁

[@HelloKitty-ed5cy]

There is always one boy who is over confident... So glad it was a happy ending for everyone 😁🐘💜

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

The Elephants and keepers ... The Keepers and Elephants are ONE

[@michaelcoker3197]

My heart is touched. Such compassion and loyalty!

[@amykins9870]

I watched this again and cannot help but be so thankful for the careers Owen and Last!!!! Thank you for you dedication to find Mambo. Like you said that herd may turn to fight after getting tired of being chased. Mambo could seriously get hurt by a full grown matriarch protecting her herd.

[@AsIseeitPattiDail]

Mambo got in touch with his wild side! I think his instincts were great!

[@denisepickering2119]

Beautiful thankyou for finding him x ❤

[@tamarab5751]

I am so grateful for all the HERD elephant carers - Tigere, Last show so much affection & concern for their charges in this anecdote.

[@Oli23424]

Thankyou for caring and making sure he was back safely with his herd ❤

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

So glad you found him

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

Glad he's safe!! He knows his family.

[@yvonnegross1180]

Awe...I'm soooooo glad you found him!!

[@marymccarty9374]

God bless the caretakers amazing work tracking and finding him!

[@NanaVicki1]

What a crew!

[@thevoices825]

Great team ! It seems that these elephants know how lucky they are to have this team around them.

[@alisonscurr4395]

Thank you Tigere for sharing the story. Thank you and all the team for your dedication and never giving up until you found Mambo. I bet he won't run off again.

[@Jabulani]

Our pleasure!

[@macca777]

Hi Alison, this didn't age well lol 😀 waving from Australia

[@Grammyofboys]

​@@macca777 No it didn't did it.😂 Teenagers😂

[@macca777]

@@Grammyofboys I wonder if Mambo realizes he's not the youngest bull anymore? It might bring out the mentor in him. Lundi with 2 sons. That'll keep her on her toes lol 😀

[@JamieM470]

I'm so glad you found him & brought him safely back. The thing that I'm amazed at is that they totally understand action & consequence...not to mention concern/worry. Lundi reprimanded him for his action the next day...and he understood what he was getting scolded for. These videos are priceless for education about elephants. I believe the more people learn about them, the more people will be motivated to help save them. I learned this today, & also learned (from reading) that elephants are the only land mammal that can cry, like humans.

[@thefairyqueen369]

I agree it's wonderful learning about them. I believe children should have this taught at school from when they are toddlers so that they can start to really understand and respect Nature. It may even spur them on to become a vet in wildlife....who knows. These days they are filling kids heads with things that confuse them instead of getting them to focus on this beautiful world we have around us that has been so badly managed that now more than ever we need to address these issues for their future and older years! I know most kids would love this.....if they were only given the chance......

[@suzieclip802]

Sounds like Mambo won't leave home again 😊

[@brendajones347]

So glad you took so much time to find Mambo..he may of been attacked if he kept following the other herd!!@ THANKYOU SO VERY MUCH from me and MAMBO!!!

[@fredgardner2870]

Love this ...

[@seycas118]

How absolutely lovely to hear and read stories about the individual elephants ... they are so unique aren't they? I so wish I could come and stay at the resort and visit all these lovely lovely amazing elephants ...

[@missymason2377]

Thank-you for bringing back mambo. Definitely will feel safe now.

[@brendabrass3725]

So happy that you found Mambo, such dedication. And so heart warming that Mambo was happy to be found ❤️

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

You are so wise you realy know and understand elephants what a gift

[@ginangan8892]

Thank God,great job guys

[@kathyflorcruz552]

If you've had a "rebel" child test their wings you know when they're found they are just as relieved as you are - though they try to act tough. It happens to parents, lets just admit it! I'm so happy Mambo was found & wasn't hurt. What a relief!💜

[@melodiefrances3898]

Oh Mambo! Adventurous child who got lost. I understand Mambo, I was one of those kids, I got lost a few times myself. Bless you guys for not giving up on him. I can't imagine that ending well, especially with him being so young, and how he has been raised. Kinda hate to even think about it ...

[@alinaAZ7]

So glad he was found. It would have been heartbreaking..great story!!!

[@TheReis2000]

Thank you for the wonderful explanation of the events, elephant behaviour and etiquette. More of this will help us understand and respect these characters!

[@Jabulani]

Our pleasure!

[@brendamcmanus9438]

Thank heavens for Tigere & his Carers Mambo could have been lost... Or worse. Thank you Tigere! 🎇🎇🎇 Request: Would it be possible to learn more about the Jabulani Bulls please? Their hierarchy, who is mentoring whom? Their daily interactions with other Bulls... I feel in the dark with all that is going on with the “gentlemen Ellie’s” Thank you for sharing. 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@wendyrual7179]

Youngsters! Well done to all you lovely carers for tracking & finding Mambo! Bless You! 💕💕

[@franklyspeaking986]

Humans who love Elephants who love Humans. Yes a special Herd that must stick together... Mambo learnt ...

[@ACarterSr2004]

The devotion the people of this herd of orphaned elephants should be rewarded and commended for the care and love they give to these majestic elephants. You can witness the intelligence they have. Along with the devotion the elephants have for each other. Totally amazing. I would love to be a part of that team.

[@Jabulani]

Thank you so very much for the very kind words

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

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[@diannebdee]

Thank you to HERD for giving me the link to this video. I agree with Last. If an animal is hand-reared, one can't just send them back out into the wild without either acclimating them to that new scenario, or keeping them protected by keeping them close.

[@chamberpaint]

Oh young rebel, Mambo! Out on an adventure, but couldn’t make friends with those Wild ones. He must have been so overjoyed when the Jabulani crew showed up! And with some FOOD! I bet he had some apologies for his mom...promising never to do THAT again, naughty boy.

[@carolynminter7839]

I know Lundi was so worried about that run away boy. 😆

[@prbr7884]

They found Mambo. He must've been really scared and hungry when he got lost. Thank god the caregivers didn't give up on him.

[@zildadefatimapereiralima1800]

Que lindos se refrescando no Rio um verdadeiro paraíso lindíssimo 😍🐘🍀🍀❤️❤️

[@CristinaF210]

id love to have seen his mommy's face Lundi, when she finally had her beloved baby boy back

[@CristinaF210]

@@zildadefatimapereiralima1800 um verdadeiro paraiso, e mesmo muito verdade.

[@lunkis3233]

Thanks ❤️ 🙏

[@MA_808]

Good boy, Mambo...thanks, guys...lovely story...it is clear you love those big guys so much from how you tell the story of Mambo.

[@aidangm7419]

Mambo: I m back!!!!!! Somopane: damn it mambo

[@AmandaLarsson100]

Tigere is TOP! He is so wonderful and I love listening to him and his love of Elephants. Blessings from Amanda Larsson in the Eastern Cape. Mambo!!!!!

[@Jabulani]

He is Top of the Pops! For sure ! We are so grateful for his wise soul and kind heart!

[@MA_808]

@@Jabulani Everyone at Jabulani is wonderful

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Yes a very knowledgable and wise man.i think in his previous life he definatly was a elephant a prise bull

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

We also in u.k thank you for your wisdom

[@theresaprice310]

M happy you found him he thought he could hang with all elephants thank you ❤️💕❤️🐘🐘🐘

[@lesleybonham1791]

Thank god you found Mambo n he was safe bet he was so relieved to see his friends n returned to his family 🙏🐘💙

[@conniealford1020]

I'll bet Mambo sticks close to the herd from now on! Especially since his mom gave him the trunk!! 🐘💜 I'm glad you found him. I guess predators would have been a problem also. Great deed ya'll did not giving up on him. Thank you. 💜🐘

[@Jabulani]

Thanks, Connie!

[@mindmyown1]

Awww sweet Mambo was found and brought back home. Such a happy ending to what could have ended tragically. I’ll place bets that no time soon will Mambo be out trying to follow and join a new family. Some lessons we learn in life are crucial to our upbringing and future....this was one for little Mambo lol.

[@missymason2377]

Thankyou...🐘❤

[@Cruller]

What a wonderful Mambo-Story.😍 I think, he has the self-confidence from Lundi. And I'm sure it wasn't the last time, that he "visits" the wild herd. One day, when he is a full-grown and stately bull with mighty tusks, the hearts of the ladies will fly to him. 💘💥💘

[@KingofgraceSARA]

😂😂😂😂😍

[@gabe-po9yi]

What a naughty boy. “He was chasing the herd and they were running from him.” Lol. Thinking he’s ‘all that’ like young bulls do, lol, he was probably quite confused why they wouldn’t want him around. I bet he understood Mama Lundi’s trunk spanking though. Major kudos to Tigere, Last and Owen and others who worked so hard to get him back. I’m really impressed how they were able to use Mambo’s spoor to track him. That’s a heckuva skill not many would be able to do. I’m sure those were three very long days for the guys, not knowing if they would even find him or if he would be safe and well when they did.

[@debrahouston2884]

DITTO on ALL points! BAD-BOY-MAMBO...And the other herd was evading him! 🤭 LOL!!! What is it esp'ly w/Male Teenagers, ya know?!? 🙄 Head Strong and Adventurous, Getting in2 Trouble! 🤷‍♂️ 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾 🐘 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾

[@gabe-po9yi]

debra houston Yeah, they’re so full of themselves they can’t imagine that anyone wouldn’t want to be around them, lol.

[@christinatweet6580]

Thank-you men, for finding precious Mambo 💗👍❤️

[@AsIseeitPattiDail]

He was in touch with his WILD side! He did what any normal elephant would do in the wild!

[@gabe-po9yi]

@@AsIseeitPattiDail Yep, and it appealed to his curious, independent nature.

[@davidshelow8869]

Fascinating!

[@mlight6845]

A very good learning experience as Mambo got to see for himself what life was like without the herd. His joy upon hearing his name called and running to the herd are very good signs.

[@cherylpeevy5010]

Because a herd will not accept an elephant from another herd into their own, it must make the HERD's work of introducing the orphans, like Khanyisa and Fenya , into the Jabulani family al the more important and gratifying. I would have loved to see the reaction of all when Mambo returned home after his wild adventure.

[@missymason2377]

Amazing omg Amazing keepers. I'm so educated .listening from new Zealand 💘

[@ebillie1181]

Those kids never listen to their parents...naughty boy!

[@atulprabhaskar]

😊 In India, there is a saying that " If end is well then everything is well" 😊

[@lizzie7223]

That's beautiful.

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Yes it sure is

[@elderepyper]

I'm so happy for you

[@daa4309]

Sounds like Mambo wanted some personal time and independence.

[@donnajarvis9542]

This is such an education for me, for all of us who follow the “herd”. Thank you.

[@harbingerjitkaur923]

Thank god u find him my heart start sinking when i read the title he is our naughty young vn

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I had missed this video until right now. About 4 or 5 years ago, little Mambo, as he was then, would accompany Lundi (my favourite because she has a very smooth gait), but run away into the bushes and not pop out for some minutes. One late afternoon, as it was getting dark and we were returning to the stables, Mambo went missing again. We could not get Lundi to budge one step. She just stood there and trumpeted for him and we all had to wait about 5 minutes until her finally reappeared. She was so cross!😉 💞🐘

[@Jabulani]

Thank you for sharing that memory, Kim! Poor Lundi's patience was always tested with little Mambo!!

[@perveezm8535]

It's tough to bring up a guy people!

[@Kim-lc3fv]

@@perveezm8535 but on the other hand, Zindoga is very well mannered, a very different personality.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

@@perveezm8535 Take it from me - little boys might be bad but big girls are MUCH worse. It's hard being a good parent. It's much easier to be a bad one. Live & learn, as they say.😁

[@debrahouston2884]

Again, what is it with BOYS? I know part of it is the testosterone- but that is usually not the issue when they are young (as in your story). Mambo obviously is CURIOUS by Nature...Goid thing he is a male - BUT he is not a Wild Male... Have any of the Jabulani Bulls "reprimanded" him or "gotten in his face" to take him? It may take a BIGGER, OLDER Bull, like Sebakwe, the Dominant Bull, to rein him in, even more than Tokwe, his mom. 🤞🙏🤞🌾🌾🌾🐘🌾🌾🌾🤞🙏🤞

[@mariadi1069]

Why dint you record the finding, that would have been very impressive.

[@Liz_678]

Their juvenile child! Momma told him💕

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Gracias Señor Tigere ,porque todos Ustedes con amor y dedicación en su trabajo hacen que SurAfrica reverdece en todo como ejemplo para el mundo 🌍🌏🌍 convulsionado por la destrucción del ambiente Natural Gracias! Muchas personas admiramos las Bellezas de Sur África 🙏👍Saludo cordial desde La República de Colombia 🇨🇴 en Suramérica

[@maybong854]

I think the name Mambo spells the character, remember the song "Mambo no. 5"

[@Jabulani]

so true!

[@perveezm8535]

Next time give names carefully.🙂

[@dorisadams9931]

I agree to 😆

[@Brian-xb6sc]

I'm really glad to hear that story about Mambo from Tigeier and Owen.I would have thought the wild Elle's would have taken him in.!! Didn't realise, that he would be in so much danger.!! So glad you managed to find him and bring him back.!! Love you Mambo.!! 🎉🐘😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@missymason2377]

♥️♥️♥️♥️🐘🐘🐘🙂🤔🙂♥️♥️👍🌍❤🐘🐘🐘amazing. Lord have mercy...you found mambo. Omg he safe now. I'm educated...human reared elephants/ fed by humans in sanctuary...are different to elephants lived in the wild. As it explained/ will not accept elephants that are different/ reared by humans.

[@gabe-po9yi]

missy mason It’s more that herds won’t accept elephants that aren’t related to them. They’d have no way of knowing Mambo had been hand-raised, they just knew he wasn’t a relative.

[@sarojamillott4027]

Tigere, your story brought joy to my heart about a wayward child. Could a mum give up on a way ward child? would she not look till she finds the child? Mambo knows he has a home and his family will never give up on him. What a family and how so much like Christ's parable of the lost sheep.

[@marinemom351]

He sounds like my middle child. He would be there one second and the next we were on the hunt for him. He is all grown up now and has traveled the world, and he isn’t finished yet. Now he takes his wife and daughter on his great adventures as well. When you want to explore you just have to go😉

[@ralphharper2414]

What do you expect from a teenage boy chasing after the girls😁

[@bruceanderson5538]

Thank you!

[@veronicahenge1164]

🤩

[@peace_nature31]

💕🙏

[@ClaudiaHernandez-ir7xj]

I love Mambo because is Lundi's ellie 😘😘 Thank you Tigere you are very informed !!!!😏🦏🦏 I hardly hear stories about him ... I hope to hear more about his adventures 🧡💛💚💙💜 de tonto se irìa a otro lado ... nadie lo va a querer como esta manada 😂🤣😂😘😘😘

[@Jabulani]

Thank you Claudia!

[@angelangel2167]

King Mambo. Royalty

[@amyparker5686]

I would love to know about how the others in the herd responded to him being gone and the reaction when he returned.

[@CC-xn5xi]

The herd ran toward him and he ran toward them. His mother slapped him with her trunk.

[@Grammyofboys]

Poor Lundi. Teenagers are such a pain. Good luck Lundi with that boy of your🙏🙏🙏 Mambo be good for your mama and careres and us viewers😊😊

[@ClaridgesSeven]

Was his mum Lundi worried in those days that he went missing?

[@patriotgirl4865]

I learned alot from this video. Thanks, carers. 💞

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@Automedon2]

There is the reality that he was raised by humans and his internal instinct. His natural instinct is to leave the herd of cows and find his own way. His secure life at Jabulani won't change what he is driven to do. The breeding instinct is the strongest, and I wonder if in the wild bulls breed with cows of the herd they were born into - perhaps natures way of avoiding inbreeding. I suspect he will leave again, for better or for worst.

[@jolandahuisman8007]

Thank you all for bringing back Mambo safe at the herd ❤

[@bachtran5533]

🐘❤🙏

[@retired6247]

Louder cannot hear you

[@annmiller8249]

Right on

[@dadams9158]

Love this story. Love this guy, Mambo. I believe he is Bubi's son. So glad he is back. Oops he is Lundi's son.

[@missymason2377]

🐘❤👄❤🐘

[@teresacullen8838]

🐘💚💛🍀

[@gr8fuldeb699]

Did the herd know he was gone and did it upset them?

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

🕊🇺🇲💕

[@missymason2377]

🐘🐘🐘❤❤❤👄👄🌍👍

[@Lily-fromOz]

How does the herd react to an elle gone missing? Must be stressful.

[@Jabulani]

They do react and will sometimes help the carers in the search if it is possible.

[@Lily-fromOz]

@@Jabulani thank you