The Elephant Sanctuary | Osh and Nosey Meet

[@mariaescorcio7705]

That's just like Osh, always a gentleman! We miss this gentle giant in Oakland! It's nice to see him happy and thriving!

[@rebeculus]

Wow! I love that Osh got down on her level. As soon as he did that, she came running over to say hi again!

[@marcellacrane5071]

Amazing, Osh is huge! But so gentle with Nosey and both willing to smell, touch and spar with each other. So sorry to hear that Donna unexpectedly passed away. Thank you for giving these gentle giants a forever home.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

I’m always so glad that Nosey is living her best elephant life! It’s very sweet to see her making friends!

[@bonnieguerra6300]

Ong I am in tears such precious moments with them especially when he went down an she came over and went down oh what a beautiful moment watching Freedom

[@glendasutherland7291]

I love this so much! It is amazing how much larger the males are than the females. Thank you so much for all you do for these incredible animals who deserve this freedom!

[@cacatr4495]

The bulls are impressively larger, but Nosey is very small for an African elephant female. She is smaller than Sissy, her Asian elephant friend, and she is the smallest fully grown female African elephant I've ever seen. I think Osh and Nosey are "in love!" They certainly liked each other a great deal! :)

[@Sara-rv7ds]

This brings me so much joy! Well done Nosey and Osh! Love you Ellies! ❤🐘

[@shirley4726]

This is SO sweet! and so very fascinating to watch!. Amazing interaction, thanks for showing us this! 👍🥰😘

[@newsak1]

So happy to see Osh interacting with Nosey! We miss Osh at the Oakland Zoo but are thrilled he is living his best life at the sanctuary! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@spunrequited]

I could watch this over and over again! Thank you for explaining what their posturing means - it was very informative.

[@isurvive8251]

YES ! TY !!

[@sylviarabiner2571]

What a delight to see them greeting each other. Thank you for taking good care of these wonderful elephants.

[@Brendadavidsonfree]

Hugging wirh their noses!🐘🐘

[@KarenCappa]

I love the way these beautiful animals are communicating with each other! It shows how deep the relationship will be soon when they can be together without the rails. Thank you for showing all of us this new freindship!!!

[@3dolphindoll]

Whether they share the same area will be up to staff as TES doesn’t permit breeding. Osh has never bred so they may not want to chance that happening

[@cacatr4495]

@@3dolphindoll Seriously, I think that both Osh and Nosey would be *_all for breeding,_* they clearly like each other so much!

[@3dolphindoll]

@ they may want to but it won’t be allowed as this is a Sanctuary, not a breeding facility

[@cacatr4495]

@@3dolphindoll I know. I was only speaking of what seemed apparent of the elephants' desires.

[@pattyhall5060]

So wonderful to see all the elephant moves and greetings. Staff there are truly privileged to see these magnificent mammals in person. Thank you

[@maryt2887]

I have watched so many elephant videos and have never seen the bowing moves! Learn something every day....

[@hb4196]

Me too. I’ve only seen babies and young ones do this. Dogs bow a lot when they play but elephants not so much.

[@juliehowell5856]

It is fascinating to see their social behavior. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@1929modelagirl]

I dont know why KZbin removed you from my feed. I first watched when Shirley arrived. Tarra & her dog I think elephants, above all other mammals, display more emotion, problem solving and kindness. Look into an elephant's eye. A knowledge that is ancient, pre-dating mankind. May all of you, and all of yours, be safe & well this new year

[@hb4196]

I haven’t seen them in my feed for a long time either. It’s the mysteries of the KZbin algorithm. You can always just go to their channel and find all the videos there. No need to wait for them to show up on your feed. But I forget to check, it’s nice when they do.

[@laurelgirard8475]

Every video of the elephants makes me laugh and cry. They are incredibly beautiful, intelligent and so full of emotion. I thought I recognized some of the movements they made from other elephants greeting each other. I was especially impressed with the “moon walk” type moves! Elephants wete doing it long before Micheal Jackson, though!

[@joellensmith8262]

Awe, this is fantastic! Beautiful Nosey is always a joy to watch, and she and Osh seem to be friends now. Nosey deserves all the love and care possible. She's a survivor for sure! Love seeing how happy and healthy Nosey is now. Osh seems very sweet too! So glad for these two elephants! Love them all ❤

[@savewildlifewhosuffer]

Wonderful ❤video , it’s magical to see both 🐘🐘naturally enjoying themselves it’s a wonderful place you have created ❤

[@oldgypsytap]

How Sublime!

[@russellinesteinbuhler90]

Hooray!!! There are never too many friends for Nosey. Her years of isolation are truly over. I’m joyous for her. I don’t know Artie’s back story but I know he made a beautiful friend on this day.

[@cacatr4495]

Did you mean Osh? It is Osh in this video. :)

[@russellinesteinbuhler90]

@ Oops, yes I meant Osh

[@Irene-ym7bx]

I'm always surprised how small the girls are compared to the boys. It's lovely to see Nosey so engaged in natural behaviour, she seems to be so happy. Very sorry to hear about dear Donna, may she rest in peace

[@tracycheekcannell6352]

Love, love, love watching these amazing and beautiful 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 Keep up the wonderful work in caring for these creatures!

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

Oh my gosh that was so incredibly sweet of Osh to get down on his knees like that ❤❤. When she did the same in return my heart just melted ❤❤

[@patreich8690]

It looked like nosy was doing a curtsy two Osh! He is a big boy! Loved their interaction, thank you! Wishing you all a very happy new year!

[@evacaraballo2647]

My beautiful creature, soul thank you for the video love animals 👍🫶🏼👍👍🙏🦣♥️🦣♥️🦣♥️🦣♥️🦣

[@tinyangel9409]

What beautiful elephants'.❤protect and care for them always❤

[@Hayley777-e9y]

This was so beautiful to watch, they're such majestic beings.

[@jimm2099]

Wow, after all that they both bow down to each other. Truley amazing animals, thank you for the video!

[@judycook4314]

This is very interesting! I think she is still glad that she can retreat safely.

[@cacatr4495]

The females use a *lot of wisdom with those grandly impressive bulls! I would too!

[@mitzibud6908]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing these beautiful beings!

[@karenstafford724]

It will be really nice to see these two beautiful elephants having fun together ❤️ 💕 💗 💖 ♥️ 😍

[@cgj12]

I think these two are in love!

[@patnuspl6837]

Beautiful first interaction. This is why I support this organization on a monthly basis. ♥

[@Hazeleyez35]

Enjoyed the video interaction with Osh meeting Nosey ...🐘🐘🙂

[@joannewagner1910]

Oh, my heart! ❤❤🐘🐘

[@juliewormhoudt1902]

OMG! How fantastic! 🤩

[@Marie-ts8rp]

Freedom for these elephants❤❤❤

[@kathy4530]

Amazing creatures. So beautiful and gentle giants.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Awe - just the sweetest !! ❤❤🐘🐘

[@ralf547]

What fun to see them.

[@maryfrancessullivan1170]

Thank you for sharing this heartwarming video with all of us! I am so happy that Osh has found a friend! I could watch this video over and over - I really enjoyed it that much. Thank you for taking such great care of these amazing creatures and giving them a well deserved retirement. God bless all of you and all of the elephants. Wishing you a very happy and healthy new year. 💕😊🙏🏻🐘🐘👍💯💕

[@kepckatherinec805]

Those two are having a blast! I love it.

[@katrollins627]

Awesome meet & greet! Osh & Artie look like they are smiling! Beautiful!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cacatr4495]

They *were smiling! Some don't realize that elephants smile when they're happy. :) It takes a lot of observing elephants to realize that. :)

[@pglen6042]

Loved it.

[@lindamortensen7835]

I keep watching this. It’s so awesome to see Nosey being an elephant. She looks in great health. Thank you all for your work.

[@ellezinn9850]

WoW! That was amazing. Beautiful Nosey looks so small compared to Osh.

[@cacatr4495]

She is a very small African elephant, much smaller than her "sisters." And I think that Osh agrees with your saying that she's beautiful! :)

[@skeene8185]

Fills my heart with hope for the planet it’s why I donate to help out the animals and sea life. Thanks for these videos

[@MarinaLaroche]

The part from 2:35 is spectacular !!!

[@margaretalbert69]

Yes that was amazing❤❤❤❤

[@heatherg8835]

This interaction and greeting is so amazing!! ❤🐘🐘

[@juliannedispain1637]

One day I hope to take my grandkids there to learn more about these beautiful beings.

[@bettesmith1117]

A meeting of the minds...

[@jeanrobert7071]

Awwwwww. Yes 💯 Luuuuv Our Planets Largest Land Animals, Ish & Nosey are Good Buddies, playing with each other 🐘💙🐘🩷🐘🙌🐘🙏🐘😁🐘

[@AgnesKortvelyesi]

Joyful meeting of the two.🍀💖🐘🐘💙🍀👍😀

[@tinab.5169]

So wonderful ❤

[@lisak7214]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing with us! ❤❤❤

[@isurvive8251]

BEAUTIFUL TY for Sharing Hope this porter's Good & Better things ❣️

[@mary5827]

I'm sitting here watching this with a stupid grin on my face. 😊❤

[@margaretalbert69]

Oooooo playing kissy face❤❤❤❤

[@charlotteh2699]

I'm so happy for them both. I've got a special soft spot for Nosey since I first heard her story.

[@AudreyMealiff]

Stunning to watch!

[@sheilahughes5303]

I might be crying a little. Loved every moment of their interaction and thought to myself, "Wow, this is really, really elephant stuff!"

[@annettebarletta8014]

This is amazing! Is Nosey flirting with OSH? She sure seems to be playing hard to get!! Thank you for sharing this "first date". Adorable. I sure hope those steel fences hold up!!

[@cacatr4495]

Yes, she is flirting, they have the hots for each other! They're "in love!"

[@sherryweems8579]

They could seriously injure each other, but are gental, priceless!!!¡

[@dfast8566]

Amazing to see. Osh is very large

[@Kim-lc3fv]

They're off to a good start! ❤😊

[@pattimiller9157]

Precious moments ❤

[@christagriggs]

How beautiful ❤

[@bspaet]

Beautiful to see them displaying natural playful behaviour. Aren’t zoos loathe to give up their elephants? Why did they send Osh to you?

[@j.roach-evans1010]

He's so much bigger! I did not expect such a difference.

[@a.scotth.9955]

The like button won't engage on my tablet fir this video!! But I absolutely DID "like" this video!!! Fascinating!❤

[@melodiefrances3898]

Amazing body language ❤❤❤

[@o0sunsi0o]

Interesting behavior going on here, wish the video was longer.

[@kathybrandt6060]

It looks like they wanted to be on the same side of the fence. I hope everything works out for those two beautiful creatures.

[@belindajoymason1673]

From what I have learned about elephants from The Herd KZbin videos, the wetness behind the eyes can indicate stress, the male has less than the female.

[@LoisGram]

Tremendous size differential! The larger of the two has many more wrinkles.

[@et4143]

❤❤❤

[@bonniebarfield8583]

elephant dance choreography!

[@lindamoore2140]

So what is the size difference? Nosey's a petit little girl 🥰

[@IlGattonero13]

What a beautiful, complex interaction to witness. (Why is Nosey described as a resident of Asia Habitat, when she is clearly an African elephant?) Her temporal glands are streaming, indicating a state of excitement or extreme emotion. Still, she approached the much larger Osh so bravely! Thanks for sharing this marvelous moment with us.

[@3dolphindoll]

She was exposed to TB but never got it therefore she is with Sissy who’s had but doesn’t anymore. It’s a safety precaution

[@tammyspurdle9208]

❤❤

[@womanofsubstance8735]

It is fun to see them interact nicely. Is Nosey living in the Asian Habitat?

[@seadahlia7936]

❤️how she copied his posture

[@liliasgordon3565]

I know Osh has one tusk but I thought he had one ear too. Maybe I am mistaken can anyone help? ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@welovebirds]

I did not see explanation of posturing In comments

[@cacatr4495]

It's in the video description.

[@welovebirds]

@cacatr4495 thanks

[@lesliemiller2170]

Are you guys ready for the big storm coming your way. Do you have generators

[@ebsmokymtn9445]

Nosey is such a flirt.

[@jojobegood]

❤❤😊

[@bryantsnider3908]

Do you all still have dogs roam the sanctuary

[@KillingFrostFae]

Love this interaction. Is there anyway to tell if they might have known ea other in Africa? Curious.

[@cacatr4495]

We could check their biographies, I think Osh is younger, so that would mean 'no.'

[@markvancourt2071]

Why the dental work?

[@LuckyCat92]

😮😮😮😮

[@StopWhining491]

Almost like a dance...

[@welovebirds]

Ok. I found it