The Love of Two Elephant Orphans in Their New Family ~ Khanyisa & Timisa!

Khanyisa & Timisa ~ A Love Story ❤️
As we look back at Khanyisa’s development into a big and beautiful 3 year old elephant this month, we bring you a look at her relationship with Timisa.
Both were orphans integrated into the herd, young elephants who have found a new family to support and protect and teach them. Together they have shared many beautiful moments, as they play and spar out in the bush.
Khanyisa is especially pushy with her playmate and sister, Timisa and Timisa tries her best to be patient… but sometimes the nudges are just too much and Khanyisa gets a kick and a shove in return. All’s fair in love and play though!

[@Go-tee71]

The bond between these two little angels was & is the cutest thing! I reckon Khanyisa would have thrived being in the herd regardless, but having another youngster in Timisa has helped her healing & adaptation into the herd immensely 💕🥰🙏🐘

[@TommyGetTheBag]

Yes, but she found that special someone to love. 💞

[@lynnell5993]

This video made me realize how beautiful (like Bubi) and "mostly" patient Timisa is with the feisty baby Khanyisa who's never ending spirit and will to live is inspiring. I'm grateful for every one of your videos! Thank you.

[@AniFam]

HERD has helped Timisa and Khanyisa a lot to live a healthy and happy life~ They are sooo lovely~💞 Thank you for helping them~🤗

[@teresajones2807]

Beautiful. Thank you for your kindness towards these wonderful animals and your hard work 💞

[@patricialease18]

Timisa is a beauty! Love them both dearly. 💕

[@suehancey8355]

Just like most sisters really, except these two are hilarious 🤣 Timisa has a lot more patience than I ever did. Also so fun to witness Khanyisa’s personality developing🥰

[@jacquelinedestefan4062]

I love watching Khanyisa play with Timisa

[@elainerhode2298]

It never ceases to amaze me how this herd has come together to form a family. We, as humans, can learn so much from our animal brothers and sisters. It doesn't matter if your color is different or the same parents as shared, we are all part of the human family. Lets learn from this beautiful family.

[@TommyGetTheBag]

Your beautiful words said it all.

[@carolinamoreno7372]

This video is one of my top favorites I just love Timisa. She is so beautiful and her eyes are so expressive. Seeing her and Khanyisa like this just makes my day. I'll be rewatching this a gazillion times! Thank you all!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

So glad to hear that! It was heartwarming making it - they are just too cute!

[@carolinamoreno7372]

@@herdelephantorphanage Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to me. I just peeled a delicious orange here in Chicago.... and would you believe it's from South Africa! Nice weekend to all. Gonna watch this video again and again.

[@patriotgirl4865]

You can see the affection for one another in their faces. Everyone needs one close friend. So precious they are. 🥰

[@denisewalberg5803]

This video is so sweet, my tooth aches. Love seeing all the nudges, pushes & trunk wraps between these two young girls. They’re bonded for life. Another beautiful video to add to the vault Adine. ❤️

[@aimeefriedman822]

Unbelievable all the "silent" talking. It's constant. But I swear, every so often, Tamisa HAS TO SAY, "STOP PUSHING ME!"

[@ritavasques4421]

Os elefantes sao majestosos, delicados, elegantes e lindos. Possuem incrível senso de família, amparo e proteção.

[@sharonj.2865]

Their affection for each other is unmistakable. Standing close and touching. I'm so grateful they have each other to connect with. I was always the pesky little sister, so I understand how important it is to have that connection. 😊 The shots of them napping together are the best.

[@maryberkey3760]

Same here!! I Definitely pushed my Sister to the Limit😂👭💖🐘🐘🥰

[@maryberkey3760]

Such GREAT TIMES❣️❣️

[@kathrynjacobs934]

Thank you for these warm glimpses into the relationship between Khanyisa and Timisa. It was so sweet and fun. Khanyisa has a wonderful life at the HERD and is so lucky to have a patient, caring sister in Timisa. ❤

[@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812]

Little Timisa has earned the greatest patience award lol, how sweet to see them interact together. 💞

[@deejohnston2150]

I wish sweet little Fenya could have survived and known this kind of familial love too.

[@shannondominguez9725]

Oh I definitely feel the same way I think about her often whenever I see Miss Courageous and Sunshine playing together she would’ve fit right in. All those injuries had ravaged her little body by the time she was found at least her last 3 weeks were full of comfort love and safety and she wasn’t alone.❤️❤️🥹🥹🐘🐘

[@deejohnston2150]

@@shannondominguez9725 agreed.

[@Debra-my9cg]

@@shannondominguez9725 Every day I say good morning to her as I look at her picture on my coffee cup. Oh how I cried and cried when she unexpectedly passed away. She was on an upswing it seemed and eating so well. So it came as such a shock. Whenever I make a donation now, I always put down that it’s being made in the honor of Fenya, our herd’s little guardian angel. 🕊🐘😇

[@jenisecoronado5555]

Pretty darn cute and heartwarming! Little Baby K is the epitome of the pesty little sister! I wish you would have shown the one where Timisa was feeling a bit overwhelmed by her pushiness and called out for reinforcements!

[@michellestratford9753]

Awww ❤️❤️ This is so beautiful and magical! I love how big sister Timi tried to get Khanysa to nurse. She was doing exactly what human children do too; just copying behaviour she's seen from the other cows. So much of this is pure, amazing love ❤️ I'm in tears at how lovely this is ❤️💖🐘🇨🇦

[@juliesong4123]

Like all little ones interaction like theirs is essential for helping them thrive! So special to see them together. Timi seems to smile when she is with Khanyisa! 💕🐘🐘

[@mileysong1117]

khanyisa is such a lovely girl, her injuries were terrible, but to see her now is so good....Shes just a darling

[@janetgeller7272]

Sweet Timisa I think tried to push the boundaries with someone and got in trouble from Bubi some years ago I seem to recall. It is part of herd family life learning those boundaries I suppose. Must be a tough transition at times from youngster to more of a grownup with different expectations from the elder elephants. Timisa really is a little beauty with her big soft round black eyes. These two together!

[@barbarabourgeois888]

Those TWO are BFFs forever!!! Such sweet, beautiful Little Ellies!! 💜 Thank you for all you do to take care of Timisa, Khanyisa and Your Beautiful HERD!!! God bless y’all!!! 🙏💜🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘💜🙏

[@candidaprout560]

But the older ones are always watching. 👍❤️

[@pamelabiery2606]

I loved this video of Timisa and Khanyisa! Beautiful!!

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Thank you so much, Pamela!

[@shirleys2295]

these two are amazing. thank to all of your at the HERD. great job to all of you. continued health and happiness to all elephants.

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Felicitaciones y agradecimientos para todos los Señores cuidadores y para Usted ADINE por el amor protección y afecto que ustedes han ofrecido a Timisa 🐘 a la bebé elefantita KHANYISA 🐘 y a todos los elefantes que conforman la Manada de JABULANI 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 DIOS los cuide acompañe y proteja siempre a todos Personal y criaturas sin importar la especie que están a su cargo Saludo cordial para Ustedes allá en SurAfrica 🇿🇦 🙏desde La República de Colombia 🇨🇴 en Suramérica

[@lauralaine8678]

They have such a unique & beautiful bond!💞 My favorite moment between these two is at timestamp 25.06 when khanyisa looks up at Timisa, made my heart melt.

[@smariegalski3641]

Thank you for pointing that out! How precious!

[@steph_fig]

Oh, my heart. This is the sweetest compilation. And I had no idea there was a time when Khanyisa would try to nurse from Timisa. So sweet I can’t stand it. P.S. Thank you for that synchronized sanding replay, I didn’t quite catch it the first time around, lol! Eternally grateful they all ended up in the care of HERD.

[@sharona1112]

Timisa has the kindess eyes, and the kindess heart.

[@CristinaF210]

Timisa is absolutely beautiful and our khanyisa is the absolute ray of sunshine in our lives, thank you

[@lwu123]

The very best friend sisters. Kany is very mischievous LOL. She always wants to take Timisa's food. Lovely both of them 😍 ❤

[@tams7128]

the love and cuteness... im getting overwhelmed by all the emotions. thank you for upload

[@melodiefrances3898]

I don't have the words for how beautiful this is ❤️❤️❤️

[@edinburghredneck]

Many decades from now, I long to see these two playful young girls as stately elder ladies- and maybe even Matriarchs, leading a formidable HERD. Because unfortunately, humans will never stop their selfish greed, murder, and exploitation of even the most endangered of animals. Which means there will always be a need for the amazing rehabilitation and sanctuary program at HERD. I’m hoping someone far wealthier than me will agree, and support these beauties forever.

[@heatherjenkins1427]

I'm a big sister too, Timi. I totally understand. 😁 What a beautiful video compilation!! So many funny antics and touching moments between sisters, especially when Timi tried to get Khanyisa to nurse from her!! That was amazing to see from such a young ellie! Thank you again for sharing this with us, HERD! ❤️🐘❤️

[@lydiamoon5235]

Agreed. Timisa was treating Khanyisa like she was her doll. So cute.

[@dorothywestcott2408]

Such bonds between Timisa 🐘 and Khaynisa 🐘. I love watching them play together and true to form Khaynisa 🐘 is the one most of the time doing the engaging, but Timisa 🐘 doesn't really mind. They will be friends for life. I do love Timisa's 🐘 little back kicks. Thank you for some of these throw back moments with these two youngsters 🐘🐘. ❤️🐘🐘❤️

[@JamieM470]

The back kicks are adorable! Timisa has the patience of a saint lol. And always a watchful eye & gentle touch. She's the best big sister anyone could wish for Khanyisa Braveheart. Love them both 💕

[@sharondavis8003]

I remember in the beginning everyone was worried about the little pink elephant baby being accepted by the JABULANI herd. Turns out little Khanyisa is a BRAVEHEART & is fearless at a whole 3 yrs of age. LOVE HER !!!!🇺🇸👏🏻🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻🐘

[@shannondominguez9725]

So true I love all of Khanyisa’s nicknames Braveheart,Meisekind and Sunshine suit her perfectly in their individual ways she’s perfect.💖🐘☀️☀️

[@neliaferreira9311]

😊I do ! Love khanyisa!

[@mlight6845]

I adore watching Timisa and Khanyisa adore each other.

[@mariaelenalaraarredondo2591]

Que agradable ver a estas preciosas hermanitas jugar!

[@lindasigmund9572]

Timi has such a cute face! I thank God every day for all of you and your hard work caring for all who need help and the place where they live

[@vKatanaX2]

Timisa is so patient with little sister Khanyisa, i have 2 little sisters so i know how annoying it can be day in and day out, Timisa you're the best, i love how these two love each other, can't wait to see how it'll be when they grow up🥰🥰🥰

[@karenstafford724]

What a touching story about these two beautiful elephants. So happy now they are both in one big happy family. 😍😍🐘🐘❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍

[@marinemom351]

Oh Timisa, I am a big sister too and my little sister was annoying as well. Now we are all grown up and are very close. She’s worth it girl. You’ll see one day 🐘

[@hugobaires2113]

Timsa needs to walk by the hyenas really quick there is a breaking point for everyone just say

[@marpro765]

So beautiful, so sweet. Thanks to the whole HERD family.

[@r.g.o3879]

They really are so attached to each other and the rest of the herd is very protective of it's two youngsters, God bless them all and all the human carers who are so dedicated to their elephant family

[@kp8381]

What precious sweet babies they are. Baby K is such a little nugget. Hard to believe one day she and T will be as big as the rest. I've only been watching this channel for about a year. I do have a question. Are the HERD elephants capable of breeding? If so, have you had offspring and who are they. Beautiful video of these darlings. Thank you 🐘❤️🐘❤️

[@catherine59226]

They have stolen our hearts. 💖💖

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

Their friendship/ relationship is priceless ,love it .❤❤❤

[@susannewilliams7664]

Thanks!

[@sheilagadde5975]

Timisa is very loving, they all embrace and cover each other with great Affection. She is quite Agile in stepping over baby Khanysia.

[@gerdaripka2723]

Sweet Timisa, she looks so happy!

[@lfrost6718]

Fantastic! We need more people helping and more of us acting this way (lovingly) in our own lives.

[@theresahart212]

Love, acceptance, is so special and absolutely imperative to not only healing but thriving. Beautiful beautiful creatures these Ellie’s are. May we all discover an abundance of love in our lives.

[@debraphillips2993]

So very special! Brings back these fun and adorable moments ! Thank you so much.

[@pierrettewalraevens3665]

What a Heartwarming video 😍 So so Beautiful how both Timisa and Khanyisa are so well together have the feeling that Khanyisa are best friends it rings a big smile on my face watching them together ❤️ Love those two girls so much ❤️🥰🐘🐘🥰❤️ Thank you so much Adine for this stunning video and for all what you are doing Wonderful woman!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@melodiefrances3898]

Timisa has been such a source of comfort for little Khanyisa ❤️😊

[@mindmyown1]

Like how the F did I miss this one?? This stirred up more emotion in me than ANY Disney movie ever. Timisa really tried nursing her lol Just adorable

[@isawa6649]

So moving to see them together! Sisters of the heart. Thank you HERD

[@NadezdaZaharova48]

Мой любимый розовый слоник. 🤭🙏🐘💖

[@ojoslindos2184]

They are so cuttie and beautiful I love to be close to them and hugs and kisses I love them

[@wendyjack4532]

Khanyisa and Timisa have such a strong bond with one another. It is so fascinating to watch them interact. It is interesting the way they gravitate towards one another. Even though Timisa is an older sister to Khanyisa they still interact as if they are similar age.

[@annmiller8249]

I just love these Elephants, the whole herd

[@conceicaofortunato373]

Ella cada dia queda más Bella.

[@angellovehumor1097]

Such a delightful video. I love watching them both interact with each other. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. 💜

[@jankisesh]

What an incredible video! It’s precious! How beautifully Khanyisa has integrated into her family and how beautifully and graciously they have accepted her and groomed her! I can see Khanyisa leading her family one day! She has all the qualities for that role! Bless her and the herd. And bless Adine and her team. You are absolutely incredible human beings. Sending you all loads of love and blessings 🥰

[@michaelangelo7511]

Thanks to the saviors that tirelessly dedicate their existence to these lovely creatures. Hero’s of planet earth.👍🏻🇺🇸

[@dorabella64]

Everyday there is more and more to love. 🙏🤗💞 Be blessed always 😇

[@annsmarpat9500]

Mini Matriarchs ❤ Timi still needs a modeling contract, she's so cute 🥰

[@ohmygoshmygolly]

I’m glad they have each other!

[@Clodi19]

Khanyisa as a baby is so in demand of kisses cuddles and big hugs And she wants to give so much ! as well as you gave her so much !! she is the only tiny baby !! it’s so moving 😥 first time she meets her new family !! I ‘m sure she remembers her lost mother😔 Khanyisa didn’t lost its memory !! 💕🐘💕🐘🥰🤗🇫🇷

[@mar09435]

This is the best documentary about two young elephants' interactions, play, love, and pestering. That video should win a prize. Princess K. Is a lovely little pest, her big sister can't get away from her and will not. By the way, Timisa is a beautiful elephant have you seen her eyes? Thank you so much for this, it is the ray of sunshine of my day.

[@jonimestas9692]

Elephants. Poetry of love. Thank you HERD staff. Love from Indiana USA

[@avs6372]

This footage of Baby K is 2020! She's 3+ yrs old now🎉 Adorable memories. Now Phabeni is the baby. 🎉

[@adridave1]

Khanyisa is almost 5 this year 2024. I think this video is age 2 or 3.

[@pglen6042]

Such a sweet video. So grateful these babies were rescued and have a herd home.

[@MA_808]

Not with the herd any longer but watching from above is the wonderful Fenya....RIP

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

❣🐘❣

[@alessandrabazzoffi5015]

Good morning sweet and pink Khanisa, good day Jabulani herd elephants 🐘🥰

[@lydiahaynes1182]

Beautiful babies

[@stephaniebalducci6248]

😍🥰

[@mikehalahan104]

Thanks for Posting. I remember the first time K was released into the Herd in the Wilderness. She ran toward them. They ran towards her. What a Sight ! I think the Elders misread that situation and Circled around K in a Protective Stance--thinking she was running from Her human Care People to the herd. Trumpeting, Rumbling, all the Warning Signs were in the Air--Stop here !! Wild animals in the Wild are still wild and is something that should be remembered. Lovely young Elephant, enduring so much before being Rescued. Now with her Adoptive Family--Animal and Human.

[@ulla1623]

Bless these two little 🐘 girls.

[@thomasbrigaitis]

Khanyisan& Timisu are the best sisters that could ever be for each other as they grow to be wonderful adults

[@barbarajustice9499]

I love the way they use their trunks to greet each other and show affection Khanyisa has the longest eyelashes it’s so cute it’s like people that have a younger sister that wants to play with the older sister and it annoys the older one lol thank you for sharing

[@カスミン-m4u]

They are lovely

[@rosaenagutierrez8348]

I love 💘 the walk by baby Elephants. Little struts. God.bless

[@sheilagadde5975]

Timisa is very loving. Practices to be a grown Mom some day.

[@suzanmeijer2780]

I love Timisa. She has beautiful eyes and is very gentle. 😍

[@KatherineUribe-1]

I love them both! 💟🐘🐘💟

[@herdelephantorphanage]

Too much love to handle! ;-)

[@MrTechdeck5]

I remember how patient Tamisia was while Khanyisa played the terrible two’s sister. ❤

[@frankwolf3860]

As they have enriched each others life, so have they enriched ours. The "Herd" KZbin site is my regular recharge, where I can depend on uplifting emotions when so much human stuff seems going crazy. Thank you Adine; thank you Carers...all! But most thankfully, thank you Herd!

[@dorothyrobdau7365]

I love looking back at developing friendships of all the Herd, especially that of Khanysia and Timisa who taught her so very much. ❤

[@evangeline3152]

Khanyisa seemed to have no idea that Timisa was twice her size in the beginning. She just knew she wanted to play!😃

[@ftc22]

You know, our friends here seem to understand about taking care of one another even if one is not family. It just comes from being better than human. They truly care about each other. Us humans really need to pay attention to their behavior. Maybe we should become more like animals. I'm just saying.

[@Paulineme1]

Precious!

[@Reddeadrobin1]

While watching the progression I noticed when Khanyisa's tusks started coming in and I laughed and said in a high pitched voice "her little tuskers are coming iinnnn". Needless to say, my cat thought I was nuts and was not impressed in any way. But I am SO IMPRESSED with the staff here and this family of elephants. AMAZING!! Everyone.

[@melissapeyton3084]

Even though Timi was still a youngster herself she is so patient and kind towards Khanis. Such a reflection of the patience and kindness she receives from her herd and the carers.

[@deborahlynch5473]

Elephants show so such affection guidance respect for one another. Humanity can learn so much from them.....

[@lesleyhook3472]

I’m exhausted after watching this 😅 Timisa has indeed a world of patience when it comes to Khanyisa. What wonderful memories they will have to look back on as they grow old together ❤️🐘❤️

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Watching These Elephants Is A Heart Full Of Love!😃😍thanks care takers and donators of the herd. I love them all and thanks for sharing all these enjoyable and fantastic videos. Khanyisa you are so sweet , God Bless You all and stay safe.🐘🐘🐘🐘😃

[@mchapman132]

Beautiful. 🐘🐘💕💕

[@kathleenjordan9404]

Too precious for words! Friends for life 🧡🐘🧡🐘🧡

[@dbbdvm]

A Wonderful review from the early days, HERD, from 3 years ago. 💞 Timisa was already developing her maternal instincts.