New Elephant Orphan Calf, Phabeni's First Evening at HERD

[@ShortOrderCook]

Many thanks for all the care from Dr Rogers, Adine, all the Carers, Lammie, Donors and everyone who is commenting - what a support team little Phanebi has! 💜 Sending love and warmth for this beautiful boy 💜

[@pedmst]

Amen!

[@theresaprator7608]

Well said! How can something be so heart warming but heartbreaking at the same time!? It is comforting to us in the online herd to see Phabeni surrounded with familiar faces (including Lammie's).

[@bettyderoo5984]

@@theresaprator7608 you took the words out my mouth, it is exactly as you write. I could not find the right words to put down my feelings, but yes its hart warming and hartbreaking at once.

[@michele21auntiem]

Nobody puts Lambert in a corner.

[@ShortOrderCook]

@@michele21auntiem 🤣

[@alison__16]

So grateful that Phabeni's injuries are minor and that his low temp and BP can be treated. Fingers crossed that he doesn't develop pneumonia after his ordeal out in the cold and rain. 🤞. Thank you Dr Rogers for your excellent care as always, and Joshua for taking such gentle care of him while he slept through his treatment, and Stavros for looking after him through the night. Lammie has a feisty one on her hands, that's for sure 😍

[@carolynminter7839]

I can't wait for Phabeni to meet the herd. I wonder if it will be Jabu who comes to meet him first. He used to visit the pretty Pink Princess every day when she came to Herd.❤️🐘

[@pglen6042]

I don't think Stavros is ever going to really retire!

[@carolynminter7839]

@@pglen6042 I don't believe he can because whenever a new baby is found and brought to Herd. He won't be able to rest knowing that the baby needs him. He is just too great at his job, and his heart is so big and loving. He will have to come around even if he retires. I just don't see that happening anytime soon. All Adina has to do is call him and he will come right back.😁🆗👍🏽🐘❤️

[@sandrasharp2934]

Thank you for your dedication and love for all of these gentle giants (I ADORE African ellies!)😊

[@janparish7895]

Thank you Doctor Rogers for explaining about Phabeni's condition. He has many obstacles to overcome but is in the best possible hands. His feisty nature may be a bonus in his recovery. So pleased Dear Stavros is with him. Thanks Stavros for telling us more about Phabeni and for your expert care and your Love. Lammie is the perfect companion, having had years of befriending and caring for baby Elephants. I'm sure Phabeni will come to love her. Sending Love and Thanks to you all and Loving, Healing vibrations to this little guy. 🩵🐘🩵🙏

[@marie-clauderecchia4531]

Thanks also to Joshua who was taking care of Phabeni whenn he was sedated dear Khensani for preparing his milk and the whole Team who was there to welcome him You really are the best Guardian Angels

[@kelrogers8480]

Appreciate your message, but there is no such thing as a "healing vibration". It's nebulous nonsense. I'm sure however, that a practical, tangible donation to the sanctuary would go a long way!

[@janparish7895]

@kelrogers8480 I sent a substantial donation to the Nursery (it's not a Sanctuary actually). I don't mock the beliefs of others. I'm sorry you find it necessary to do so. Enjoy your weekend.

[@mortalclown3812]

The rescue of one tiny elephant orphan makes it seem like the world has more hope & light in it today. Thank you, HERD... and to those who help with support.

[@janparish7895]

I LOVE what you've said. The world is in a bad way but, watching and hearing about the magnificent rescue of one baby Elephant, reminds us that there are still some wonderfully kind and caring folk around. 🩵🐘🙏

[@lillyparis289]

❤❤❤

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@janparish7895 I was so moved to hear about the one woman who decided to save him when others thought it best to do away with him. (That was the only sentence I heard re: how it happened, but 💔.) Fwiw, if you haven't read the story about the little hero Jack Russell terrier, Finney, it's worth checking out.

[@cathyclark5060]

Thank you all

[@NOOBCRASTINATOR69]

It makes me feel like I owe smth to these ppl for helping Phabeni, I'd like to return as much love as I can to nature on behalf of humans❤

[@rennaehanson9996]

It warms my heart that Stavros and the rest of the Herd team are working so hard to save Phabini....you guys are all true HEROES! ❤❤❤❤

[@lindaberg9161]

GOD BLESS ALL THE HERD HELPERS

[@franreid8203]

The carers are amazing, patient and calm.

[@jaysky2000]

Including Lammie!

[@kimmieh8419]

@@jaysky2000 YES! She definitely needed this shout out! 😊💗

[@carolinehollisallrightsres6663]

labour of love😇💚

[@diannebdee]

The ever vigilant Joshua. Bless him and the other carers for their big hearts and warm spirits in what they do to take care of these little sweet babes. Thank you Herd for once again proving your compassion and love for these amazing animals. To Lammie, I want to give you whatever you ever want for your patience. You are a love. To Phabeni, you are a strong little calf. It might not seem that way right now, but when it's okay you'll have a few tons of aunties, uncles, big brothers, sisters, an allomother, and one just as determined albino calf to look forward to. Welcome to your new family sweet boy.

[@Sharon-yc8if]

Stavros is a JOY to watch with the Ellie's.

[@Sharon-yc8if]

Phanbeni, will make a nice play mate for Khanyisa some day!

[@diannebdee]

@@Sharon-yc8if The captioning did say Stavros is the best at dealing with new babies and getting them acclimated.

[@diannebdee]

@Sharon-yc8if For sure. I can't wait to see what mischief Khanyisa and Phabeni will get up to.

[@Sharon-yc8if]

@@diannebdee me too, I pray she is gentle with him, when it is time of course.

[@mayaluna11]

I rarely sub to sanctuary or rescue channels, because of the suffering humans cause. This channel's different. These keepers restore my faith rather than make me ashamed of humanity. Bless you for what you do.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for the beautiful feedback and thank you for your support!

[@Amy26Alice]

Thank you all. I'm hoping this sweet fisty little bull recovers from his ordeal. I also hope Lammie gets a sleep-in 🙏🏽❤

[@Tara-zz1rk]

You can make out from the creases on his skin that he is severely dehydrated. Poor chap. So happy to see he is in such loving and patient hands ❤

[@denisewalberg5803]

Poor Lammie, she’s probably thinking, “ This one is gonna keep me on my toes! Doesn’t he realize a girl needs her beauty sleep?” Phabeni will soon find out that this is the best place he can be, if he can’t be with his Mother. He will be surrounded by all the love & care he needs. So looking forward for him meeting the herd. ❤

[@laurelbozman6997]

Lammie says, " guys, I'm too old for this one."

[@kp8381]

And is 7 years up yet?"😊

[@claudiacoleman1194]

​@@laurelbozman6997😮

[@claudiacoleman1194]

😂

[@feralbluee]

@@kp8381 yeah! 7 years? that got me, too :)

[@GB-he1zc]

It's all in order, baby Phabeni is in his blanket, Lammie is there, the carer and milk is there, lots of fresh straw, basically a heavenly orphanage❤❤❤. So nice to look back at how well he was loved.

[@johnarnell4241]

I doubt Stavros has the highest paid job in the world, but it's certainly up there with the best.

[@thefloridamimi9278]

Awww, I know that he’s scared and stressed, but those little growls are so stinking cute 😂. Thank goodness the lady who found him came to his rescue, and started the process of getting him to HERD, where he’s now going to get SO much love ❤.

[@heidibower2538]

Those folks who are taking care of the baby are so nice.

[@tamo9520]

Tigere is always so happy & joyful! What a beautiful soul he has.

[@jeannelederman8992]

At first I thought your coats & hats said “HERO”. You ARE all heroes in my eyes!!!! ❤ This is the safest, warmest, most comforting place he’s been in a long while, perhaps in his whole young life! God bless the woman who found him and would not let him be killed. And God bless this Elephant Orphanage❣️

[@marybarratt2649]

The positive is that Phabeni is not physically damaged, so appears strong. The team are well used to coping with babies and Lammie knows her worth too. Happier times ahead. I do wonder if his herd is all right and if they miss him. Such a big change for him but the team will do their best for him.

[@neuesachlichkeit6919]

I just can't help but he proud of him for shoving and complaining. That feisty little spark is just what he needs to keep trying despite his loss. Thank you all for taking care of him.

[@HelenCamile63]

Thank you Carers!❤. As always, your love and patience shines in a dark world.

[@dorothyrobdau7365]

Phabeni is so lucky to be cared for the amazing Herd team. And having Stavros, the most experienced carer, personally watch over him is so wonderful. Thank you Doctor for treating our newest little orphan . Everyone is so kind and loving toward this new calf. And blessings to Lammie for her patience with another new calf; although he is quite boisterous and a challenge for poor Lammie, but she knows her part too. Can everyone see how quickly little Phabeni took to the fake nipple and so smart, he is trying to hold the bottle. Once his trunk becomes strong, Phabeni will be holding his own bottles like Khanysia 👍 ❤️

[@nannerz1994]

He's probably really scared but soon he'll learn that he's home and safe and he's already got such a personality

[@gwenevans8687]

They say there are angels among us, the people helping these babies elephants are true angels.

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Thank you so much Joshua and Dr. Roger and Team so many times dr. Rogers have safe Khanyisa and now Phabeni You are the best in perfect.

[@lorriegallardo8053]

It beaks my heart every time a baby elephant is orphaned.

[@doreekaplan2589]

Thanksalot for showing this. Wonderful seeing our aggressive species doing good for animals knowing how little it is in comparison to the rest. We manage, through ignorance, carelessness and sheer disregard of all others to cause the EXTINCTION of 150 - 200 entire species every WEEK. Thank you again for showing man behaving as we should with regard to fellow animals.

[@proudamerican1727]

I love seeing me and women who love animals and devote their lives to their care. God Bless you. You have no idea how important you are to every animal you help and to the world. the World thanks you!

[@olgadodge4904]

Dear God please bless all the people who are taking care of this beautiful & cute elephant. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@jellybeangrace]

Ya'll are some of the finest angels to walk among us. Thank you for everything you do to help these poor babies.❤

[@bridgetsclama]

I suspect the little fellow was terrified that he couldn't find his herd and couldn't even find someone to help him for a while. How he managed on his own is known only to him, but I'm just glad he came across a kind person. He seems full of life and joy and I think he knows he's home. If not, he'll learn soon enough.

[@nancee6450]

You hate that these animals are orphaned but oh my ,what a WONDERFUL job to have!!!!!!!

[@tothelighthouse9843]

I'm back here 3 months after this video was filmed, I"ve just watched bold little Phabeni meet the whole herd for the first time today. I wanted to come back & remind myself where he started. Poor little baby. He had a very traumatic beginning to his life, but fortunately you all were able to find him & bring him to HERD. He's improved so much under your loving care! He's put on weight, has healed up well & is steady on his feet, & after a few weeks of uncertainty he seems to have decided to step into the adventure of HERD. Sweet little Phabeni. Thank you to everyone at HERD for giving this little elephant a safe haven.

[@ls-l1518]

You could see, he already felt safe with Stavros. So wonderful to see, good people do good things. ❤

[@elizabethfyffe5377]

So glad there are places babies that are orphaned have a safe place to go!

[@cheryl62022]

Thank u for all u do. Calf’s suckle to calm themselves. Please let him suckle your fingers. That’s why he keeps reaching for ur hand. ❤🐘

[@tamo9520]

He looks so tired, but it also looks like he's hesitant to just let go & fall asleep. Poor little guy.

[@fiddlestix6468]

Ah Phabeni, so so tiny with your little trunk. It must be overwhelming and Im sure he is grieving the loss of his mother and herd. So grateful there are places like HERD to heal them with proper care and real love. Baie dankie!

[@susanfeneley]

@fiddlestix6468 I just adore that little trunk!

[@mchapman132]

Stavros is the “elephant whisperer”. He manages to get love and respect from them. I think this little boy ellie will really shake up the herd. They have a purpose again. Lammie has a new friend too. You have a wonderful team of dedicated caregivers. Win, win all around. 💕🐘

[@hfv2751]

Many thanks for all❤ You are sn angel❤🙏

[@dowth3]

I'm re-watching this on the occasion of what would've been Phabeni's first birthday had the wee bull made it, Seeing Stavros and hearing Joshua's words of Phabeni's introduction to HERD is so precious. Seeing Phabeni's chasing of Lammie was easier to take as I could picture the future times that Lammie, Spotty and Baby Beni ran together in the garden! Such precious memories. I cried at Joshua's prophetic words "I hope he's going to make it". The joy in Stavros', Joshua's, Tigere's eyes as they watched their new baby's antics (long before Phabeni become Setombe's baby), was priceless. Bless you all for tending to this precious soul so profoundly and with such love. You enriched his life and ours by your kind, paternal stewardship, you enriched our lives by letting us witness it, and you enriched Setombe's life by the drawing forth of her maternal love of Phabeni.

[@geethakumari771]

Good care you people are giving to these innocent animals

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Watching Beni feed has made me realize just how hard it was for Khanyisa to feed with the injuries around her mouth. Im so glad Beni doesn't have that problem. I pray he doesn't develop pneumonia. Sweet Lammie doesn't sound like any sheep I've ever heard!! Such a strange sound.😂

[@brianpesci]

I look forward to watching this little guy grow up to be a big bull thanks to the good people at Herd

[@dewdan11dnd46]

🫶🐘🍼It’s so lovely to hear the updates from Joshua and Dr Rogers. Thank you all for supporting this little fellow.🐘Phabeni, is responding well to the care, love and the great treatment, to help stabilise him, for the best chance in his recovery. Phabeni has great determination and after a traumatic event, he’s displaying all his self preservation skills, to assert and protect himself, which will help him realise soon, that he’s safe and secure, so the need for resistance is not needed. Stavros, your attentive care, is providing the best outcomes for little Phabeni along with Lammie, the Legend. 🐑🌿🌟💞

[@spiralrose]

What a feisty little guy, thank goodness for all of you at Herd, I can’t imagine how lonely and frightened he must’ve been out there without his mom and auntie’s.

[@dmac1306]

Love it when humans express God's love to dear animals

[@ulla1623]

Seems like little Phabeni got lost and wandered away from his mother and herd. Thanks for helping him and may you and God help him to start a new life .

[@sandyochoa2649]

I wish Phabenis Mother & his herd knew that their baby was rescued & ok. And that he ended up with the best possible place & best possible humans to care for him & help him live a happy, long life with his new HERD.

[@alison__16]

So do I.

[@ManGabru_Sharma]

So happy to be able to contribute small sum for this mighty act. Hope Herd team never gets short of funds. Hod bless them all. God bless Phabeni ❤

[@cornelia9778]

That little boy certainly has a mind of his own. That must be how he survived after being separated from his family. So much love in the room . Wonderful.

[@vivianaiacomelli3080]

Bello il nome Cornelia😊

[@sallycarter244]

God bless all of these wonderful people who take care of our beautiful animals. ❤

[@ebillie1181]

Sweet baby...oh my goodness. Thank you, HERD, for giving him the kind care that he needs at this critical time. Thank you doctor for the tender care. I'm crying again. Can't wait for the Pink one to meet him!

[@susanfeneley]

@ebillie1181 You're so kind and sweet. Phabeni now has every chance for a long, healthy and fruitful life.

[@lindaamspaugh1030]

I'm crying with you. The entire HERD team and Dr. Rogers quickly stepped to help this beautiful little Ellie. He looks strong and feisty now. Will love watching him grow just like our little Angel did.

[@MrVarkeyengland]

I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for this care takers . They are amazing

[@karenstafford724]

What a beautiful calf. I think he will settle in very well with the others,when he is allowed to. Bless you all for saving him.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sharonott7513]

Poor little guy. Lammie has got her paws full with this little one. Praying for continued health and recovery. ❤

[@RamonaHarrington]

Sheep and goats have split hoofs.

[@heidibower2538]

@@RamonaHarrington Lammie has got her split hooves full.

[@RamonaHarrington]

@heidibower2538 what do you mean?

[@heidibower2538]

@@RamonaHarrington I mean the baby elephant and Lammie are having trouble getting along at first. But I think they will warm up just fine. The baby elephant is very cute.

[@chrisreynolds3351]

It's not surprising this little baby manage to survive when he lost his mother and the herd. He is such a fighter for life. I am sure he will soon settle and have all the carers 'wrapped around his little trunk!' Just like our beautiful Khanyesia.

[@cannyexplorer5357]

At least he is lively. Hope that when allowed he will settle with his new herd.

[@ohmygoshmygolly]

It’s exciting to have a new baby at Herd, he will be very well taken care of by the excellent caring team and Adine. I look forward to watching his development and integration into the family, just as happened with Khanyisa. What will be his personality? It’s very exciting. I’m so happy Herd is saving this baby!

[@helencoupland8331]

He’s bound to be unsettled losing his mum and been in a strange place hope the goat don’t get to upset . These men have a lovely job they are honoured 😍😍

[@Leemu786]

Lammie is not a goat. She’s a sheep.

[@Leemu786]

Lammie is the legend. Plus she has so many years of experience being a companion to the baby ellie. She hardly ever get upset. She’s the perfect companion and Allo mother.

[@mikeman8428]

Stavros is amazing with him, helping Phanebi feel safe and loved. Prayers for him as he begins his HERD journey!

[@luzmariadiaz-vf4kl]

Thank you all for caring for this baby elefants

[@AlwaysASolution-qj9be]

Blessings to the entire team at HERD. The newest little guy is such a cutie. It seems he feels safe. Hope Lammie and Stavros can nap at times. 😊

[@tamo9520]

I absolutely loved the commentary/information form the vet! That was extremely informative. Thank you.

[@janparish7895]

I agree. One of the many reasons (and there are a lot!) I love and follow HERD is their openness and honesty. The superb Doctor Rogers was very frank about pneumonia being this little guy's greatest danger and that he would not survive that. None of us wants to even contemplate that but I feel we need to be aware. Baby Elephants can be taken so quickly - I think we all know of at least one Baby who has passed without warning and it's utterly devastating. I'm not being negative but just cautiously optimistic 🙂🤞 In his favour, our new boy is feisty, has the BEST people around him, totally dedicated to not only his survival, but to him eventually joining what we know is a wonderful new family and a great future. Right now his BP and temperature need stabilising but also he's lost his entire family and must have been terrified out there on his own. All this is new and confusing for him. As Adine said, right now it's a day at a time. Just like Khanyisa did, he will hear the Jabulani Herd and their rumbles so that will bring him comfort. Praying for you Sweet Phabeni. You are already in our hearts and those of the exceptional Team at HERD. 🩵🐘🩵🙏

[@K-D76]

​@@janparish7895That was perfectly said ❤ have a wonderful day!

[@janparish7895]

@@K-D76 Bless you - you too 🐘🩵🙏

[@reezefab]

I watch Phabeni’s behavior and wonder, feisty, typical little male behavior, or just excited to be saved and cared for by amazing, loving caregivers. Whatever it is, it is adorably funny. ❤️🐘❤️

[@jayneterry8701]

Hes really fighting for his life! 🙏🐘 Poor little guy. You all are giving everything you can. Thank you so so much.❤

[@cantonhag]

Lammie wants her baby Rhino back 😊the vet and HERD team are so awesome always.

[@cutefan5playsmsp895]

The herd has their hands full with this baby. With such good care he is feeling quite frisky. We're all so anxious to watch the coming days.

[@carolynminter7839]

I'm so happy that our little man is strong and he isn't shy at all.❤️🥰🐘

[@karencallahan6176]

That little orphan doesn't really know how good he has it. He will be cared for and pampered for years. Makes me smile.

[@moirapettifr7127]

Actually this lil guy would have been better off with his real mama and his real elephant family in the wild. Family is everything for a baby elephant and being h a matriarch is the highest, most important position in the ellie world is the highest calling. But second best is probably this human family to care for him.

[@gabe-po9yi]

This little guy is all about physical survival right now. He just wants to live, to have a full belly and be warm. He couldn’t be at a better place.

[@maile1742]

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH for Adopting Handsome Young Phabeni into the Herd's Family. BLESS ALL.

[@shirleylaboy603]

He's adorable, and Lammie will be a good companion for him. I know he has a long road ahead, but with the dedicated carers at Herd as well as Dr. Rogers, he will be ok. I'm excited to watch him grow into a magnificent bull elephant. 🙂❤️

[@kayadelarenta4554]

Lucky boy being at HERD.

[@광희이-w9j]

This baby reminds me of the baby that was rescued before they found our albino princess, unfortunately it didnt survive. I hope this little one makes it. Thank you for saving another precious life❤

[@katharineellis3809]

Lammie's so cute and patient while Phabeni has most of the attention.

[@cynthiarogers2904]

. *THERE MUST BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THOSE WHO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED.*

[@michelleadams4728]

I hope Lammie gets the same kind of love and able to be with their kind as well...Thank u for all you do for these precious souls!!!!!!!!!!

[@narelleravesi4993]

Bless everyone for the love,respect and care you give,Phabeni is a very fortunate little guy 🐘🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@thomasbrigaitis]

One thing is for sur Phabini has a good appetite Lammie will earn his friendship she knows what to do. He's just scared & confused nothing is familiar but he will learn the love ya'll give him Thank you for going & getting him he did not deserve to be killed which is what the gov't wanted to do. Lucky he wandered into that wonderful lady's yard. Thank you & God bless

[@timothyross6338]

Poor baby, another orphant...thank you everyone for saving this precious life ❤

[@meganhuggins7494]

Hes a beautiful little baby, but he’s still so very fragile isn’t he? 🥰🥰🐘

[@erinmalone2669]

We really owe these animals after so many have killed elephants and taken their lands. These are special creatures. I’m so glad there are great people keeping them safe and free

[@jamieashton3835]

He is such s little fighter which is why he has made it so far

[@jeannejones5238]

Phabeni probably feels the need to be feisty. There's no telling how long he's been away from his Mama and his Herd. He feels the need to protect himself. I would also if I were him. Soon he will understand the Love of the carers and also you Adine. And then he will calm down a bit. He is a little boy so who knows. He might always be this way. Nothing wrong with that. Love to Phabeni, the carers, and to you Adine for always being there for our sweet orphans. God will bless you all for your kindness. Love Always Jeanne Jones from North Carolina 🐘❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sharronbertha3323]

Thank You for saving this sweet.baby elephant . May he live a full life , and never be alone again looking for someone who can help him. Thanks to the person who asked the doctor who could save a baby elli and not let him be put down .😊😊😊😊

[@Watcher1852]

THANK U ALL FOR THE RESCUE OF THIS BABY ELEPHANT

[@aprilsmith3683]

Oh my heart... Look at all of you... Big and small... Young and less young... Clumsy and nimble... Tall and short... Weighty and light... Two legged and four... Boys and girls... The greatness of the HERD family and beyond... Bravo... 🇿🇦🩷🐘🩷🐑

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

Nice! :)

[@IsaureVita]

Très beau commentaire ❤..

[@Lovelyday137]

Stavros is so patient and kind. Phabeni is ravenous for milk, i hope he had a good warm sleep. Thank you Stavros and lammie, first nights must be full on.. Thanks to Dr Rogers and lourenco too. Dr rogers is amazing. Praying Phabeni makes it and he's back to normal temperature soon 🙏

[@TL-ps5qo]

It is good to have the sheep and young elephant as personal friends.

[@tenzinyangdroen1618]

How good that Phabeni found his way to you… traumatised as he is, fighting for his life (milk i.e.) and defending himself in his feisty way, as you say… maybe the baby elephants are looking for some 'dark canopy' above them when they are having their milk bottles, like the belly of their mother above their head when they are suckling? Good luck Phabeni, the herd, waiting for him, and the caring staff at HERD

[@Clodi19]

thank you so much for sending this video ! I waited for it !! I am so anxious !! we have to wait because he has delicate health but love so much milk bottles !! poor baby angel he as a such trauma 🥲 Thank you to all of you Stavros Joshua Vet Dr Roger Adine for helping this angel ! Thank you Joishua to tell us who is this tiny baby !🐘I do hope he will recover better tomorrow or at the end of the week ! this is a so great trauma to lost her mother in the nature died or leaving ??! and now He is in the human world !!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕🐘💕👼🤗🥰courage baby

[@linettequintana7251]

I keep thinking that it's such a sacred task to care for little orphaned Phabeni! AMAZING work by Stavros to stay with him -- Phabeni seems to be feeling more comfortable now! -- hoping for his continued improvement 🥰💝🤞

[@laurabell4378]

Stavros, thank you for your love and care for Phabeni and all the other elephants in your care.

[@Renee29forever]

Sweet Baby Beni! Considering all this baby boy has been thru in one day...I think he's doing beautiful! As the days pass and his trust grows he will sense the love he's surrounded with I have no doubt....to put him on a path of happiness. I love his fiestiness and strong will. He is utterly a blessing to us all!! Starvros himself is a true blessing to this little one...we cant thank him enough for his heart of gold! Continued prayers for his health to improve...and we ask the Creator to conitnue to hold this sweet baby in his healing and loving grip. Thank you Herd for the footage of baby boys first days at herd! New blankets are in order!

[@lindaj5492]

When you see how the elephants in the herd are constantly touching one another, it’s painful to think of this baby being alone with no strokes or caresses from his mother. Looks like he’s really appreciating the gentle contact from the carers ❤❤

[@lynnell5993]

Phabeni has the spirit for life and given time, will be a wonderful handful. Lammie, bless her loving heart, seems to be looking for her own room to sleep.

[@marianneritavanvliet4554]

Goodmorning Stavros you are the saver best friend of the Elephants now a new plan for Phabeni . Your condition is very good to run the litte baby elephant Phabeni❤💚❤

[@jenniferann6956]

Thank you for rescuing this baby 😘 he and Lammie are so precious ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘

[@glendatucker4200]

He is already filling in those starved places. He’s so cute. Thankful no injuries.

[@VirgoKat]

I wonder if this baby would enjoy and find it soothing having someone singing softly to her? 🐘 🎶

[@susanfeneley]

@VirgoKat Adine used to sing a lullaby to Khanyisa...I'd find myself nodding off to it, and Khanyisa loved it. Would calm her right down and she'd be off to dreamland in no time. Wouldn't be surprised to see that happening with Phabeni as well.🐘🍼🐑🩵🇺🇲🦃

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

He probably would like it.

[@marigolddevera6932]

Thank you to the Vet for all your talent!!!!