Protecting the Elephants' Home During Drought

Like many parts of southern Africa, our reserve is facing severe water shortages caused by reduced rainfall and high temperatures.
With our water sources drying up and vegetation sparse, animals are struggling to find adequate food and hydration.
Habitat plays a vital role in the survival of all wildlife. For World Habitat Day on 7 October, we are highlighting this and our work to support and sustain our wilderness.
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This year, the El Niño has had devastating effects in southern Africa, causing a severe drought and impacting wildlife in the region. El Niño is a climate pattern marked by warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, disrupting global weather systems.
We have seen the effects of this drought firsthand, with our waterholes almost all dry. Our herd can only drink and swim in waterholes that we are filling with water using pumps. We are taking the opportunity to make the current dried-up dams deeper and to create solar-powered borehole water supplies.
Herbivores like elephants, antelope and zebras face the threat of malnutrition as their food sources become scarce, leading to higher mortality rates. Predators are also affected as prey becomes more limited. The drought forces wildlife to travel greater distances in search of water, often leading to overcrowding at remaining waterholes, which can result in competition and conflict between species.
The after-effects of this El Niño could lead to long-term damage to ecosystems as plants and animals struggle to recover from the drought. Waterholes and rivers, critical for supporting wildlife and surrounding communities, may take months or years to replenish.
We will do everything we can to ensure the well-being of our elephants and surrounding wildlife as we await the much-needed rain.
Thank you for your continued compassion and support 🐘💛

[@MariePoulson]

Praying for rain and for the elephants to receive all they need ❤

[@bellablock5864]

Yes, it looks disastrous. 🙏

[@ebillie1181]

I continue to pray for life giving water for all God's creatures.🙏🙏

[@veronikaevers7324]

I feel very sad for the wild herd that you shown. So many babies. They are the first to suffer. Hoping they survive. We all hope you can sustain the water for all these wonderful animals

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your well wishes Veronika.

[@archiemustachie3693]

It's quite a devastating sight when you see it from the air like that. Praying for rain soon 🙏

[@nannerz1994]

I'm so glad that the South African government has recognized the work you're doing and you're eligible for the grant! I'm sure droughts aren't all that uncommon near you but they are still definitely devastating especially with so many animals in such a small area

[@donnahehl9947]

Dear Lord please bless this beautiful land with a bountiful rain. Amen

[@francescaa8331]

Hoping you get rain soon! I'm so glad to hear about the grant. The water management will make a big difference in the future. 💜🐘💜

[@amberstamp1965]

Oh my goodness 😢 This is really a sad, devastating situation for all the Elephants! I'm hoping and praying for a nice good rain for a few days

[@BEVERLY-e4s]

This is heartbreaking. I have donated, wish it could be more.

[@CANM-hv4ki]

The ironies in the situation between South Africa and Thailand are truly heartbreaking. South Africa is experiencing severe drought causing very limited water source for our beloved elephants and other wildlife, while in Thailand, there was severe flooding, which caused the painful passing of 2 beautiful ellies at ENP. Mother Nature is a very good provider, but oftentimes, people abuse Her blessings causing climate change and the innocent ones to suffer Her wrath. Elephants do not only have huge bodies, but they also have huge needs. We are very thankful for Adine and HERD for doing so much so our Jabulani ellies and their neighbors can survive the drought until the next rainy season. I am so sad for those wild herds and other animals who would need to travel so far to quench their thirst and satisfy their hunger. God Bless All Beautiful Creatures And May Rain And God's Blessings Will Pour On You Very Soon.🙏🐘❤

[@marysheehy4733]

Amen. Yes I hope to donate soon. Love the elephants so much especially Kanesia

[@charlestonscnative9083]

Yes and then the famine in two other African countries caused the culling of 200 (?) elephants each. The governments said that the animals will pass anyway due to lack of food/water and there was a chance that the meat could help humans that are going hungry. Heartbreaking all around.

[@CANM-hv4ki]

@@charlestonscnative9083 that is just so sad to hear.😥 This would further decrease the population of the elephants. I hope and pray that there will never come a time when humans will just reminisce the existence of this majestic and beautiful creatures.

[@CANM-hv4ki]

@@marysheehy4733 thank you for your donation in advance.❤ Khanyisa truly has captured the hearts and attention of so many and paving the way for the other Jabulani ellies to be introduced to and be loved by the world as well.

[@DawnWood-w3e]

@@CANM-hv4ki Amen...🙏🙏🐘

[@CristinaF210]

please God let rain fall in this blessed land please God help them all please, thank you Lord🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@annagotthardt]

Oh my Lord, in Africa the Jabulani Herd and the large wild herd are struggling with the effects of the drought and in Thailand at the Elephant Nature Park they were forced to work as hard as they could to relocate nearly 5,000 animals to higher grounds that they rescued over the years when the rain caused the river to overflow to such an extent that the entire park is now under like 5 feet of water. I still cry thinking about how hard Mother Lek cried and continues to weep over the loss of two elephants who drowned, one blind and the other with severe injuries that made it difficult for both of them to fight the raging flood waters. If only Africa could have gotten some of that rain, both areas of land would be doing considerably better than they are now.

[@ebillie1181]

Oh no not the sweet blind old lady...goodness so sad.

[@janparish7895]

I was devastated to learn that two Elephants drowned having been swept away by the torrent of water at ENP Thailand. They are a wonderful Sanctuary. Lek is naturally inconsolable. And yes Africa is experiencing this drought. Mother Nature is very kind but also ruthlessly cruel. May the flooding stop in Thailand the the rains fall where it is desperately needed.

[@LahainaStrong444]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mortalclown3812]

This is the greatest problem our beautiful planet faces. Thank you to HERD - and everyone else who works for the animals and to spread awareness about what's been happening. Paz y luz ✨️ 🌍🌿🦋💦🐘🐘🦒🐃💪🩵

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🗺️🐘🩷.

[@cynthiamoore3250]

Prayers for ya'll for rain 🌧 🙏 💙 ❤️

[@jolandahuisman8007]

It's heartbreaking knowing that water isn't aroud the whole years For all these beautiful wildlife... one country is loosing wildlife of drought 😢 and other country loosing wildlife of flooding, it's so helpless ...I pray for Rain to come asap 🙏 I will donate on my payday I just have donate to ENP wish I could do much more ..thank you all for doing amazing work for al these beautiful animals, wildlife, and the herd to keep them safe ❤ love you all ❤

[@martinapeleskova9432]

❤❤❤🎉

[@lunalupus63]

Good news about the grant, glad you got it. The aerial view of the effects of the drought really bring home the reality of little rainful and high temperatures. Prayers for a break in the drought and much-needed rain and cooler temperatures, not just for our beloved Herd but for the people, the wildlife and the other parts of Africa; also for the parts of the world affected by the extremes of drought and flooding 🙏❤🐘❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We appreciate you sharing your valuable insight and kind words.

[@loishart7791]

Blessing everyone 🙏 for much needed rain and rainbow's.. 🌈

[@VanessaGreenlee-l6z]

I hope god sends rain,heavenly water to the african land,to calm the thirst of the wildlife.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

[@dawnwilmott7263]

How sad what is happening in South Africa, I hope all the wildlife on your reserve do not suffer from water shortage ❤❤❤

[@janparish7895]

I pray the rains come soon. I pray for our Elephant family HERD and all the wildlife in Africa. I pray for the wildlife in those areas in Asia struggling with floods. Mankind has a lot to answer for. Just look at what we've done 😢

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Very profound comment, thank you Jan.🙏🙏🐘🐘🩷🩷🌧️🌧️🌳🌳.

[@NakaidaBeauzec]

All those who love the ellies pray for rain. BLESSINGS

[@candidaprout560]

Hi khanisa ❤️💕. Hi all elephants 🐘❤️. Hi Adine 🌹 and wonderful careers 🍀.

[@Dnvr8083]

Hi Candida!🤞

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Hello 😊.

[@jamieashton3835]

Im so sorry for all the animals suffering because of human greed causing the climate crisis take care herd praying it will rain soon god bless

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Congratulations on your grant to help with your restoration of the reserve. I wish I could send you all the rain we have been getting. We have had a lot devastating hurricanes this year. We are getting ready to have another powerful one on Wednesday. So we are getting everything prepared for this at our home. It is so hard there, I know when you get no rain how hard it is there for all of the wildlife. I will keep S Africa 🌍 in my prayers 🙏🙏 for rain. Have a beautiful day Jabulani HERD family ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, let’s hope that everyone stays safe and that the damage is minimal and that you and family will be safe.🙏🙏🙏🙏🐘🩷🩷🩷.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

@@herdelephantorphanage thank you we are under a mandatory evacuation but we have decided to stay. The roads are so busy there is no way we could get out anyway. We had a bad hurricane 🌀 2 yrs ago and we have a new roof and now we have hurricane 🌀 impact windows and we are about 2 miles from the Gulf so I believe we are going to be ok. Have a beautiful day Jabulani HERD family ❤️🐘❤️

[@TheTalksoup]

I'll try to donate more in a couple weeks

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We appreciate you donation and kind gesture, thank you so much.

[@jenniferhopper1294]

What a huge wild herd! Here in Northern California we are experiencing drought and wildfires which are so scary. Here we are in October and it was 103 degrees today. I wish you water and lush greenery. Thank you for all that you do for these intelligent and soulful creatures! They definitely raise my spirits every time you release a video! Blessings to you all!❤❤❤

[@melodiefrances3898]

I believe the drought is officially over (for now), but the heat has been record breaking. 🥵

[@herdelephantorphanage]

I appreciate you taking the time out to express that and for caring. 🐘🐘🐘🙏🩷.

[@xxmissyxx6604]

It is heartbreaking to see the elephant's in Africa and Thailand suffering from climate change & what effect it is having on the world 🌎 😢❤️🐘 I'm praying for rain in the countries whom need it 🙏🏽 🌧

[@debraevans6795]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING ADINE AND OWEN. SENDING PRAYERS FOR RAIN. MOTHER EARTH IS NOT HAPPY.😢🙏✝️🌏🫶🌧💧

[@rejithomas1290]

Pray God heaven open up its doors for these poor ones

[@hajijahabbas188]

Hopefully our herd will be protected from predator and may God drop some rain in the reserve.

[@vblackwell3347]

And across the continent for all in need; human & animal.

[@IlGattonero13]

The sight of the arid landscape and your descriptions of the effects of drought are truly alarming. I am grateful for all your efforts on behalf of the animals but also recognize that climate change will persist and will likely worsen because of the damage humans have already done. Pumping water from deeper sources is a stopgap measure until those resources also run dry. Some places are dying of drought - others from floods. I am fearful about the long-term implications not only for your herd but for the entirety of Africa and the world. I hope rain arrives soon and will do what I can to support your work.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times. As the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense.

[@IlGattonero13]

@@herdelephantorphanage My heart goes out to you. You are doing what you can, and for that I am truly grateful!

[@Alison-du2jf]

Hoping that the drought breaks soon and that you get the much needed rains.

[@mamatasarkar6620]

I am praying for these majestic animals. Seeing them in this situation my heart is broken.I am worried about Khanyisa and other little ones. May God bless them. 🙏🙏🙏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you 🌧️🌧️🌧️🐘🙏🩷.

[@ute3349]

Where one is too much, the other is too little. 🌧☔🌳🙏

[@jenihansen7201]

I pray the drought will end soon. I love the Ellies.

[@ronnegold8044]

It is devastating to see the reserve around you so dry. I don't think in the five years I have followed HERD that I have seen anything like this. I live in the eastern part of the US and we didn't get much rain either during our past summer. However, the Southeast part of the US is being pummeled by rain from hurricanes and flooding. I think Mother Nature is angry at us for abusing the resources she provides. I pray you get the rain you need to turn green again and the Ellie's and all the wildlife in South Africa can get the food and water they need to survive.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your kind words, we hope that you and your family are safe.

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Praying for rain!❤🐘

[@ShedaKhan-m8x]

This is so worrying. I didn't know you were in the middle of a drought. I'm so sorry. I am donating.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We are very appreciative of your kind donation thank you so much.🙏🙏🙏

[@barbarachambers7974]

It's almost ironic Florida is getting battered by 🌀 🌀 and would be more than happy to let you have the rain. Praying for you and the HERD and those in Florida facing Hurricane Milton

[@monicaenriquez8643]

Despite the horrible lack of water and rain the work that you do caring for the elephant your other projects are incredible! It is also fabulous to see so many babies in the herd! The elephants are so beautiful to see! Prayers for you Adine, the carers, their families, and all the local families and for RAIN. From an 🇺🇸grandmother

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much, we appreciate all the love.

[@cathyheston3029]

Wishing I could send a lot of this rain here in Florida to you!!!❤

[@daleenalberts5829]

We will be grateful. But the damage you endured due to the rain is terrible. Think of you.❤❤🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@vblackwell3347]

I HOPE you're in the process of evacuating if you're in the Tampa area. My nephew is. He left last night. The traffic is so heavy, they & the pets are STILL on the interstate. Praying they all get sheltered somewhere soon. Best wishes! 😢

[@cathyheston3029]

@@vblackwell3347 I'm in the Daytona Beach area. Cat1 I can handle. Lifelong Floridian here..... Thanks ❤

[@jillmomot4078]

Praying for rain where needed over there for all life to thrive. Its devastating to see it so dry

[@suzannechance5876]

Praying for rain!

[@joymoore7517]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏prayers for having rain here in Africa and South Africa for wildlife animals like elephants, Giraffes, Rhinos and more...🌧🌧🌧 ❤🐘🐘🐘🦒🦒🦒🦏🦏🦏🐃🐃🐃🦓🦓🦓🦌🦌🦌🐦🐦🦚🦚🌳🌳🌾🌾☘️🌿🍀🌴🌴🌲🌲

[@JAM_2024]

This reminded me of Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua. He would fill up the watering holes for animals in drought stricken areas. Unfortunately he passed away this year. We need more people like him. He was a hero.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

It’s truly inspiring to see how his dedication made make such a significant impact on wildlife conservation.

[@MariahMunnis]

I’m praying for rain for our herd.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@DawnWood-w3e]

Praying that the rain will come soon...🙏...and that all wildlife will have plenty to drink and eat....So sad for the wild elephants with their babies...Thank you for looking after those at HERD..❤❤🐘

[@sharonj.1240]

We've been having a drought in Maryland and many days of gentle rain have made a big difference. I am struck by the vast areas of southern Africa that are clearly in drought. Very worrisome. I do a monthly donation, but I wish I could make it rain! 🌧🌧

[@vblackwell3347]

You're doing what you can by donating. Any contribution helps in some way. THANK YOU for yours. The animals appreciate your efforts, surly.

[@michaelangelo7511]

Nature can be brutal. It is good you are able to help.👍🏻🇺🇸

[@herdelephantorphanage]

The natural world is full of instances where survival often involves harsh realities, fortunately, there’s also incredible beauty and resilience in nature.

[@bonniebob2802]

Hoping you get some rain soon 🙏

[@martinapeleskova9432]

Jsou to naše zlatíčka i ty , kteří se o ně starají❤

[@Kimtwister]

IM PRAYING U GET THE HELP U ALL NEEED love all my babies and khanysia to blessings to u allll good luck god speed and hang in there the drone footage of the drakensbergs are so beautiful love to allll

[@VanessaGreenlee-l6z]

I send my love to my beautiful african elephants friends.god bless them everyday.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you as always for your support Vanessa.

[@janetbowersox83]

My morning fix! Yes coffee and ellies! I hope rains come soon for not only HERD but all the wildlife. It must be incredibly heartbreaking to see the wildlife suffering. My best hopes and thoughts are with you all

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for caring Janet.

[@bettesmith1117]

Yes, please donate!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🩷.

[@JADPhipps-b9b]

2024 This year has been a terrible year for our world especially for our Nature and animals and humans, 🙏praying these droughts and the floods stop, tornadoes and hurricanes disasters and our 2 wars Ukraine and Israel! Mother Nature has not been plentiful this year, praying all this ends and have a beautiful start to 2025 year!! We all need to be good and kind and respectful to each other and love others be a good neighbor to each other, life challenges us everyday, but be strong and still have empathy for each others that is going to be the only way to survive this world in peace! And anyone can help donate to save our beloved Elephants and HERD do it, reaching out and helping others in need, helps feed your soul! God blessed you all🙏🇺🇸

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We appreciate your very insightful feedback, we are so grateful to have such wonderful caring supporters, like yourself.🙏🙏🙏🩷🐘🌳.

[@helenamarijoern9716]

Hi elephants ❤ Hi Adine ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Good morning!

[@judith3218]

Thankfully the Jabulani herd have all their needs fulfilled by the wonderful carers at Herd. I will pray for them once they are released into the wild. ❤🐘

[@valeriespicer3649]

Sending love and hugs to you all and hoping that the rains arrive soon. Good luck with your conservation plans. I wish i was a multi millionaire so i could help in situations like this but im not. Im just a person who is desperately worried about climate change and how it is affecting our planet. Will we ever learn probably not and that is sad. ❤❤❤❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We appreciate you sharing your valuable insight.

[@cindyluwho602003]

Keeping you all in my prayers 💙.

[@stephensfarms7165]

Good morning HERD. It’s always calming for me to see them enjoying their lives there. Thanks from Ron in Denver. Thanks so much for sharing your video with us all. 🙏❤️

[@armellederibas9150]

😱😱😱 cette sécheresse est absolument terrifiante ; ses conséquences risquent d’être dramatiques 😢😢😢

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🙏🙏🙏🌧️🌧️🐘🩷🩷.

[@suzannehouse1172]

I am so worried about the rainfall. Thank goodness the Jubulani HERD has all of you to help. I am praying hard. Sending much love Suzanne USA

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you Suzanne.

[@StephenDouglas-s6j]

I do hope it rains soon water is vital for everything from the vegitation to bathing and drinking for all animals and people I will prey to god that it will rain soon

[@jolynnhill8502]

It is dry here in Arizona too. We have not had rain since last March. Praying for rain for all the animals!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times. As the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. 🙏🙏🙏🌧️🌧️🩷.

[@debbie995]

aww Khanysia be nice to your sister Timi! 😘

[@carolinamoreno7372]

I am so grateful to God for the blessing of our beloved HERD in the midst of a drought in many parts of South Africa. How can anyone deny climate change? It is slowly wreaking havoc on the planet. We pray for rain and may it come soon. Elephants in many places, including beautiful Thailand are perishing because of the severe flooding. We have so many countries that are animal lovers and will do what is possible to protect our wildlife. We must protect what elephants we now have. This is why I love the HERD and how they are loved and protected!

[@ChrisLuvsAmber]

Oh Lord please open the heavens so rain can fall like it never has before! Your people and beasts need your almighty love and assistance now! I hope all of HERD and the animals on the reserve get the nourishment that they need sooner rather then later and please keep your heads up and attitude strong!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank for you prayers of hope, it is greatly appreciated.

[@anitasyvalahti1730]

A very sad situation 😢😢. I pray 🙏 that the rains will come to you 🌧🐘🦏🦛🦒🌳🌿.

[@cathyheston3029]

Sounds like your water holes are going to attract lots of wild guests........😮

[@dianeaytac]

Lord please undertake for Africa and the other countries that are battling to survive the harsh weather conditions they face. Protect the animals and may each species be free from danger. In Jesus name I pray, Amen

[@beatrixjansen6297]

Amen.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🗺️.

[@oummarwin3988]

In Asian countries such as Myanmar and Thailand, there were terrible floods this year and many people even died in Myanmar last month. The whole village ( over 200 people) was buried underground due to a landslide in Myanmar. On the contrary, Africa is again suffering from severe drought. Let's pray that such extreme situations will be moderated soon😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏☔☔☔☔🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times. As the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense.

[@oummarwin3988]

@@herdelephantorphanage 😔😔🙏🙏🙏🙏☔☔☔☔⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurierice7687]

It looks like a wasteland now, totally different! It's so shocking and sad😢 I had no idea until seen this right now... 🐘💙🐘

[@ginadeacon9920]

This is a devastating time, so sad to see how hard it is getting for them all. I hope the measures you are implementing now, will pay dividends next year... I can see how dry & wrinkly some become now 😰😰😰 On a separate note, to those hit by Hurricane Helene, praying for you & Miltin it seems will completely finish what is left by the first hit. Please leave the area, tomorrow apparently is going to be very dangerous, also fires caused by cables... I hope more lives can be saved, it may seem that Milton is not so strong, but it will demolish any remaining structures 😢 Praying for all those, including Wildlife whobate suffering from Environmental events at thos time. Love & light to all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🫶🐘🐆🦁🐃🦓🦒🦏

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times. As the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense.

[@ChristinaMiller-v2f]

I hope everything goes well, they are just loving it today ❤❤😊

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Thank you for this update. Hang in there.

[@Dnvr8083]

What extreme weather conditions are there in the world!😲 There is a severe drought in southern Africa while massive floods are ravaging Southeast Asia. In Thailand, for example, Elephant Nature Park has been completely flooded, the animals had to be evacuated with hard work but the current swept some of them away, including elephants.🐘🐃🐄 Unfortunately, there are also fatalities.😭 I wish Asia could send some of its rains to Africa, and Africa could send some of its drought to Asia.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times. As the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet.

[@Patti-d2v]

Please pray for the elephants in Thailand! The Elephant Nature Park is under water! 2 Elephants have already died. Faa Sai and Ploy Thong! They will sadly be missed. Send your elephant prayers to Elephant Nature Park. They have over 100 elephants to move. And hundreds of other animals.! PRAY PLEASE!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times and as the Earth’s climate changes, and it is so sad that so many lives are under such threat.

[@janparish7895]

@Patti-d2v I am - like many others - so saddened at the loss of Beloved Faa Sai and Ploy Thong. Lek, her husband Darrick and the Caregivers will be dreadfully distressed at the loss of these treasured Elephants. I hope the remaining Elephants - and all the different animals at ENP and all flooded areas - will be saved. And Africa is desperate for rain. Someone remarked that "God is angry with the world" Perhaps so but it is the innocent who bear the brunt of the devastation. May the land everywhere return to "normal". Thank you to the many volunteers throughout the world who are working so hard to help those in desperate need of help. 🙏

[@Patti-d2v]

@@janparish7895 Have you gotten any news yet? I read that the waters are now receding. And a news report came out saying that ENP is to blame for the deaths because they didn't evacuate in time. And that they ignored the evacuation orders because they were still having tourists at the time. Something about that article isn't right! Lek would NEVER put any animal there in danger for tourism! Yes, maybe Lek should have evacuated sooner but, we don't know the real story!

[@janparish7895]

@Patti-d2v Hi Patti. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. No I haven't heard any further news but I hope you're right about the waters receding. Please God. No way would Lek put those Elephants at risk!! I don't know how fast it all happened but it's impossible to move such large animals quickly. People are quick to point the finger sadly. I'm sure Lek, Darrick and the staff are devastated. I can't get it out of my head. If I get any news I will let you know - please let me know if you hear more? I'm in UK - where are you? Take care 🙏

[@Patti-d2v]

@@janparish7895 Hello! Sorry for the late response. No news out of ENP yet. It will probably be a little while before we get any updates. I am sure that they have no internet! I also am thinking of them all the time. Oh, I am in the USA (N. California). Hope your day is a good one!

[@HelenandLolly]

I am a regular donator on global giving but I would like to give directly to your organisation. The only problem is there is an online payment for SA and USA donators only. I am an UK citizen. Please could you rectify this so that I can help more. Thank you ❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Good day Helen, we trust you are well. We would like to get in touch with you via email, please be so kind as to make contact with us. Link to email posted here: [e-mail] Thank you.

[@vivianedaluz2535]

MARAVILHOSOS 😍😍🐘

[@felicitysummers9140]

What sure was a large herd of wild elephants, a tiny baby 😍 then a few a bit older. Was there a pregnant ellie too? Far right side of the rest. My goodness you are sure having issues re lack of rain and feed just not there. I don’t recall in the quite few yrs watching have you had such devastating drought re dams. Actually I was just thinking I wonder if you drill bores, then you mentioned it! 🙏🙏s that you and the rest of Sth Africa gets the much needed rain. That is a shock to see that dam with no water in it.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

We appreciate your feedback and support.

[@lolifernandez6039]

Que tristeza,de verlo verde a como está ahora de seco.Que mal repartido está el mundo. Ahora debéis tener cuidado,con los elefantes si tenéis agua y,comida en el Orfanato.Por los depredadores. Si no encuentran comida y,agua van a buscarla donde sea.Es ley de vida.❤

[@herdelephantorphanage]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🩷.

[@reggitwend7405]

Meanwhile like someone else stated there are places that just way too much water =( I hope that Southern Africa gets the rain they need, and sooner than later to save as many animals and most likely humans as well.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, as the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense.

[@kranccanvil3482]

Yes it´s real, water management, like drills, pumps and solar panels. Donations.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you ever so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate your support.

[@TaraSingh-rc6rs]

The rain will come in Jesus name we pray

[@NakaidaBeauzec]

Its a pity that water cannot be transported from the south to the reserves.

[@stephaniebonthde587]

Praying and meditating for rainfall in all countries in Africa.

[@CjandPepe]

💕

[@TheTalksoup]

Forgive my geographical ignorance but how far are you from Victoria falls, Lisbon falls, or Namibia ? Also it's looking pretty lush and actually raining at the Shamwari Game reserve.on the Eastern Cape. Everytime I leave here I turn around and come back. It's very concerning.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your feedback and very kind donation, it is greatly appreciated 🐘🙏🩷.

[@nannerz1994]

Wish we could give you some of the rain from our hurricanes here in the US

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times. As the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet. Record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense

[@TaraSingh-rc6rs]

Watch the baby running for her bottle

[@christinepicken]

Sending prayers for rain

[@3_3645]

There was a special I think in the desert areas where they are creating ditches to save water for planting.even Arizona has followed and has had success in planting. You will have to fence in areas to keep the elephants from foraging though

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback, we posted a blog recently where we provide information on what we are doing to try and save water, you might find it interesting, see link here: - herd.org.za/blog/a-big-boost-for-the-elephants-home-thank

[@Myn6211]

Semi circular bunds or basins are working wonders in many desert areas in parts of Africa like Niger, Tanzania, and also in some places in U.S. deserts. These are not massive holes but are built on slopes with a gradient of less than 2%. They are usually around 2.5 meters long and 5 meters wide.They store water, capture any water running down hills and also acts like a subsurface irrigation. They are easily built and maintained. They won't provide huge swimming holes but they will keep the vegetation around them green and growing. These could prove very effective for HERD.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you for your feedback, we posted a blog recently where we provide information on what we are doing to try and save water, you might find it interesting, see link here: - herd.org.za/blog/a-big-boost-for-the-elephants-home-thank

[@Myn6211]

@@herdelephantorphanage Thank you for the link. Those hollows are going to work wonders.

[@shelleyroberts9472]

I really like it when you identify and name which elephants are shown in the video. I’m slowly learning how to identify the elephants in this herd, but it’s taking awhile. It’s striking to see the difference between what the African elephants are experiencing compared to the elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand that are dealing with flooding situations.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Yes, as the Earth’s climate changes, it is impacting extreme weather across the planet, with record-breaking heat waves on land and in the ocean, drenching rains, severe floods, years-long droughts, extreme wildfires, and widespread flooding during hurricanes are all becoming more frequent and more intense. 🙏🙏

[@TheTalksoup]

Is seeding the clouds out of the question? If its a matter of cost maybe we could start a drive. I know its not a good idea to fool with mother nature but we must do SOMETHING!

[@sallyrickerson9139]

I pray Southern Africa will get rain very soon! On the other side of the coin flooding inundated Thailand's city of Chiang Mai where Elephants drowned in the Elephant sanctuary. Northern Thailand has been hit by severe floods over recent weeks, with Typhoon Yagi worsening the seasonal monsoon rains.Across Thailand,Many people and animals died.So much going on.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Mother earth is struggling 🙏🙏🙏🙏🩷🐘🐘🐘🌍🗺️.

[@loraineriddell7157]

Jeepers, that's dry 🫣. At least all the elephants at HERD are okay but I feel for all the wild elephants and other wildlife. Strangely enough it looks like the eastern seaboard of Australia is in La Nina so we've been having record rainfall for this time of year. In Tasmania we've had very below average winter rain for the past 3 yrs but this is the first time in many years that the grass is lush and long. This is evident from the low numbers of roadkill. You should be getting Spring rain now ..... 😢.

[@NakaidaBeauzec]

We have had plenty of rain in western Australia but not enough.

[@embreis2257]

if South Africa suffers from drought then the elephants and other wildlife in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe are probably facing even more severe water shortages. spring has started in those regions, is there any prospect of more rain with the changing season? 🙁

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Yes, we are all definitely living in very trying times, as the Earth’s climate changes. 🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@thea1rachiel]

This is terrible. I wish there were more ways to get water sources into the land here!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much for our kind donation, Thea, it is truly appreciated. We posted a blog recently where we provide information on what we are doing to try and save water, you might find it interesting, see the link here: - herd.org.za/blog/a-big-boost-for-the-elephants-home-thank

[@lynne0410]

I remember all too well. Then you get La Nina and you can't go outside. I will hold thumbs for you. Have you had the winds yet? Usually the wind In August bring the clouds.

[@herdelephantorphanage]

At this stage we can only wait and hope for the best, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌧️🌧️.