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There's long grass in some areas that they eat, plus reeds around the waterholes as well as the mopani (and other) trees.

Not sure what happened. We only saw the leopard in the morning with the kill, and then it dragged it off down into and along a drainage line and then into the bushes. It's possible that the impala was killed during the night (by the leopard or another animal) and the leopard found it (or came back to it). It was missing the entire back half, so "someone" had clearly been eating it previously (most likely a hyena). Wouldn't have been lions, as the only pride in the area comprised 19 of them and they'd have eaten the whole thing.

He did an excellent clean up job, aside from leaving a bit of dribble 🤣

@@aniMELphotos They have too leave a Marking... Showing which Braai's Have Been attended too... 🌟🐘🌟🐘🌟🐘🌟🐘 For the Inspection Officer... Mrs Ellie!!! 😂🐘😂🐘😂🐘😂🐘

I saw another of his videos where he did his usual escape at night. He then broke into the mans house and tried to get into his bedroom to let him know he had escaped. I think it has become a game to him.

The issue is that Stoffel was hand raised by a local farmer. This means he's used to being around humans, but at the same time he's still a "wild" animal, which is not a great combination in animals as strong and vicious as honey badgers. He has been released from time to time, and used to be allowed to wander free, but he continued to remain around humans (and would hang around the rescue centre). Unfortunately, he would then attack and kill some of the rescue animals and also attack people (and break into the accommodation). In fact, he almost died after getting into a fight with lions. He can't be released into the wild, as he will keep seeking out human company. So, to keep everyone safe (including Stoffel), he is kept in an enclosure where he gets free bed and board, including treats like fresh honeycomb. 🙂

@@aniMELphotos does he get to go on walks?

@@Christ_Is_Life10-10 You'd need to ask the rehabilitation centre about his daily routine.

He does it twice, at 1m35s and 2min mark. You can hear the car creak. This is why the guide started the car after the second time he nudged it to tell the ellie to back off.

@@aniMELphotos Thank you.

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Have you tried doing a boat trip on the Chobe? It's quite an experience being low down in the water with elephants up close.

@@aniMELphotos Yes indeed. Great trip. Elephants crossing the river, hippos, fish eagles, and vast herd of buffalo on the Namibian side. Beautiful thing to do.

It was her first safari ever, and I think her primary emotion at the time was one of utter terror!

The woman in the back actually used her phone to check on where the elephant was behind her, because she was too afraid to turn around to look for it in case her movement set it off.

@@aniMELphotos What part of " don't move " didn't you or her understand. You think the guide or person filming the tour and her wouldn't have taken action if she was in immediate danger?

@@aniMELphotos excuse me,,, the words were " keep still "

@@Blue-Dog I'm actually the person who filmed the video, so I was right there when it happened and she did nothing wrong by taking out her phone and filming it. The elephant was calm, just curious. In fact, the guide had to start the engine to stop it from pushing the car and the elephant wasn't even startled by that.

@@aniMELphotos So she was filming/ getting images, and keep still doesn't mean keep still. Good to know.

Me too. I'd like to pat them. But it might not be a good idea, patting a wild elephant.

Depends on the elephant. Or the dog. Driver/guide is responsible for the safety of his passengers, so doing anything like you suggest would be a no go. If the elephant wanted to sniff the passengers, it could easily have done so. No extended hand necessary. Myself, I wouldn't do that. Curious elephant might grab your hand/arm and pull you out of the vehicle. No malice intended, but injury could still result.

Here's a video of my husband getting a hand massage from an elephant. These are wild elephants, but are habituated to humans, so it was OK to touch them. I wouldn't try it with a non-habituated elephant though! But in any case, the elephant can smell you easily without you having to put out your hand (they can even detect water from around 19km / 12 miles away!). ruclips.net/video/hnj9dQcdUso/видео.html

@@darilynadams7281 It's not as nice as you'd think. Their skin is really rough and hairy, and the experience was a lot like patting concrete. The tips of their trunks are incredibly tactile, and can give a good hard squeeze should they wish, and are delicate enough to pick up small pieces of fruit from the ground. But the tip is also slimy and quite dirty inside, so come prepared with hand gel!

Hi. Am happy for you to use part of it, but please credit me and also let me know where it's been used by replying to this comment.

@aniMEL hey! thanku very much! will definitely give u credit and share video as soon as its upload ❤️😍

Eh, testosterone isn’t quite that reasonable.

exept for the months a male elephant is in musk, then i’d rather not be around ;)

*things will not turn out badly.

Test your luck

Tell that to the hundreds of people each year killed by elephants lol

You might want to read a bit about Stoffel and his history. He cannot be released into the wild. He was hand raised and is human-imprinted, so even if he was released (and he's escaped before) he will continue to seek out people.

I'm literally looking at grass in their enclosure. He's well looked after... given fresh honeycomb to eat as a treat and plenty of water. Honey badgers live in the bush, so dirt and scrub doesn't bother them at all. Stoffel is content and does not look distressed. Moholoholo are a well respected rehabilitation centre who do fantastic work with local wildlife and are experts in knowing how to look after animals in their care.

Then why was he sucking his feet? That's not normal.@@aniMELphotos

Which is exactly why we moved back!

How so?