A sunrise journey with the elephants as Khanyisa & the herd head to the best foraging areas

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  • @shannondominguez9725
    @shannondominguez9725 3 года назад +67

    How I love videos like this out in the African wilderness among the most unique special herd of gentle giants there is it makes me feel like I’m right there walking with all of you thank you so much for bringing such beauty,love and joy with these incredible videos sending blessings and hugs to all the herd4@ 2 legged)Sunshine has grown SO much I’m so happy she’s pampered,protected & loved our little Xena Warrior Princess who never gives up!!☀️☀️💞💞Watching her now I can’t help but feel a bit of sadness thinking of precious Fenya and how she would’ve fit into this family so well but I’m grateful in her last weeks she got to feel love and tenderness before leaving this Earth you’re forever in my heart sweetheart rest in paradise.❤️🌈🐘🐘

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +13

      Fenya's eyes are forever in our memories too. We are grateful Xena Warrior Princess is thriving. Hope you are doing well! Sending greetings from our wilderness!

    • @debrahouston2884
      @debrahouston2884 3 года назад +1

      Indeed, on all points! re: Fenya, Khanise + the incredible work + care this talented team give to these magnificent creatures. 💞🐘💞

  • @davidt3956
    @davidt3956 3 года назад +37

    I love how all the adults look big until Fishan wanders up. He is a gentle giant.

  • @monikajasniewicz9536
    @monikajasniewicz9536 3 года назад +5

    Niemożliwe staje się rzeczywistością 😍🙏😍od początku byłam pełna podziwu połączenia piękna przekazu z uczuciem do naszych gwiazdeczek😍🥰🐘🐘🐘🐑😍🥰,a tu talent realizacji jest w rozkwicie ☯️🕉️. Przy takim przekazie myślę, że śnie i jestem już po drugiej stronie gdzie jest tylko miłość i piękno 🙏🙏🙏. Prawdziwy szacunek i podziękowania 🙏🤍🌻🌱🌼🌹 Monika 💚

  • @ChrisLuvsAmber
    @ChrisLuvsAmber 5 месяцев назад +3

    I love the little dance Jabulani did while going downhill from the dam!! That's got to be the cutest thing I've seen in ages!!

  • @vojaro5669
    @vojaro5669 3 года назад +39

    Adine the elephants just seem to love it when you interact with them. I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I just think it is so cool and so special to have the attention of an elephant in a loving, appreciative way … so nice. Setombe has such a cool step in this video, like a song she likes is playing in her head. There was some great video today with the gorgeous elephants, the beautiful sky and the peacefulness of the journey. Thank you so much.

    • @HMurrayBlueglass
      @HMurrayBlueglass 3 года назад +6

      The Herd makes my day! They are as close as a family,_care deeply for each other and share that great and special feeling with everyone. It is delicious and comforting! I watch them more than anything on prime time. Love them!
      Murray Blueglass
      Sarasota

    • @maryberkey3760
      @maryberkey3760 3 месяца назад

      @@HMurrayBlueglass Same Here❣️ They ALWAYS put a SMILE on my FACE + LIFT my SPIRITS😊💙❤💚🐘🐑👍👏💯 I LOVE + ADMIRE These ELLIES, ADINE, CARERS, LAMMIE/SPOTTY + NANDI SO MUCH👱‍♀️👨‍🌾👩‍🌾🐑🐶🐘💚😘🥰💞🙏

  • @debbieschultz9768
    @debbieschultz9768 3 года назад +26

    I love seeing Khanyisa with her herd. Just imagine if humans were as loving toward their families as elephants are! ❤️🐘
    Afterthought:
    I know some families are very loving and close..not mine

  • @anitathompson5688
    @anitathompson5688 3 года назад +26

    Well behaved elephants amazing beasts! Their manners are astonishing or maybe due to Adine and carers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @victorhayes9975
    @victorhayes9975 3 года назад +4

    Thank you Adine! for letting us be out with the crew this morning............smile

  • @debbie7526
    @debbie7526 3 года назад +35

    I love the way they protect each other especially the babies💚🐘

  • @ReturnToNature927
    @ReturnToNature927 3 года назад +27

    Khanyisa about broke Adines camera… whoops! Beautiful sights and sounds here, love the trumpets and rumbles of joy along with little miss pink bottom running around with her beautiful herd family !(Elephant and humans both included there!) much love to all !

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +18

      Adine jokes that Khanyisa was trying to tell her, "I got this, you don't need to follow me, I'm a big girl now."

    • @ReturnToNature927
      @ReturnToNature927 3 года назад +11

      @@herdelephantorphanage yup, I can see that as a possibility! 😁She is getting so big !

  • @dianawebb2799
    @dianawebb2799 3 года назад +53

    I continually marvel how Adine and the numerous carers can tell apart all the adult elephants and call them by name.
    I can only identify Khanyisa and Timisa! Of course the youngest of the herd, so I feel I am cheating!! I love them all!!❤❤❤❤

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +24

      Well done! :) There are some tricks.. the ears, tails, tusks, foreheads, height... These all help in telling the different

    • @davidt3956
      @davidt3956 3 года назад +11

      @@herdelephantorphanage Plus, you're there daily, we watch clips on the internet. :)

    • @christinatweet6580
      @christinatweet6580 3 года назад +14

      Take one elephant per month! To me, Lundi's the first, easy one to recognize due to her raggedy right ear..just an example 😑

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 3 года назад +6

      @@christinatweet6580 Yes! I can always find Lundi!
      Bubi has the extra long eyelashes, Fishan has the leg injury, after that I'm kind of lost unless they tell me :)

    • @Laurelmaeve
      @Laurelmaeve 3 года назад +4

      I can pick out Bubi but only when I see her tail. The rest I’m still working on. But now I know about Lundi’s raggedy right ear. Lol Thanks Christina.

  • @lindaj5492
    @lindaj5492 3 года назад +23

    I’m always amazed by how quietly they walk; and love how Khanyisa has frequent delicate trunk-checks from the adults around her 🥰

  • @kimbrown6149
    @kimbrown6149 3 года назад +13

    I can spot 7 elephants now Khanyisa Bubi Timisa Jabulani Pisa Fishan Lundi yay! 😄❤️🐘

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +3

      I know all 17 by sight.. Took me 6 months of scrutinizing analyzing and memorizing each ellie's oddities and traits!
      Here are some of my easy tips... Fishan is the big bull who broke his left leg and walks with a limp...
      Tokwe the matriarch has gorgeous long thin tusks with tips that turn inward to each other...
      Somopane is a big bull whose tusks you can't miss bc they are long and super thick!!...
      Sebakwe the massive dominant bull of the herd has a left tusk that looks like a fish hook the way it turns up. His right tusk tip is rounded bc he used it so much it chipped off!!...
      Mambo who is Lundi's son has a big triangle missing from his right ear...
      Good luck.. You'll soon know them all!! 👍🐘🐑🐑🐕💓💚💜💙

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +2

      Oops!! I see now you already know the big cutie our Fishan!! ❤🐘

    • @kimbrown6149
      @kimbrown6149 3 года назад +2

      @@Debra-my9cg thank you so much for your tips 😃

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +2

      You're welcome! 👍

    • @virginiatyree6705
      @virginiatyree6705 3 года назад

      @@Debra-my9cg , Appreciate. v

  • @MA_808
    @MA_808 3 года назад +18

    I love jogging elephant videos.

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +9

      Ellies on a mission!

    • @jankent5677
      @jankent5677 3 года назад +3

      They are getting ready for the Tokyo Olympics 😃

    • @MA_808
      @MA_808 3 года назад +3

      @@jankent5677 yes! they are fast...

  • @d.c.603
    @d.c.603 3 года назад +25

    Khanyisa is everyone’s baby 😄😄

  • @tamo9520
    @tamo9520 3 года назад +28

    It seem so cute that Khanyisa stays behind at the smaller trees. The trees that are just her height! And then you call her to move on, it's like she's saying "But these trees are just my height! Why do I have do move to trees that I can not reach?"

  • @vivb.6625
    @vivb.6625 3 года назад +11

    I worry if they have enough in vegetation and food. The area looks so barren and dry.

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +10

      Please don't worry. Adine supplements the big ellies with bana grass from their plantation, alfalfa bales, and squash and oranges and produce etc.from local farmers when they return to the stables at sunset.. 👍❤💙💚💜🐘🐘🐘🐘🍐🍊🌽🍅🍑🍏🌾🌾🌿🌱

    • @jaycuzman625
      @jaycuzman625 3 года назад

      Yeah, you can see that none are having hunger issues. I'm not sure if you've seen past videos, but all the hat foraging is not the sun of what they eat. They start the day with bana grass, and a mixture of assorted fruits, vegetables and hat are locally grown. Then when they come back to the he compound, they get another feeding. Then at night they have food in their stables. Adine and the Carers would not allow the Herd to go hungry.

  • @markeviastripleh3492
    @markeviastripleh3492 3 года назад +11

    I just can't stop loving African elephants the male bulls are so intense the females are so precious with their calves I just can't get enough of wildlife of African safari 🐘💗🐘💗🐘💗🐘🐘💗💗💗🐘🐘🐘💗💗💗🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

  • @johannacontent2613
    @johannacontent2613 3 года назад +16

    What a beautiful walk with the Jubilany family, Africa is so beautiful 🤗

  • @Babydux
    @Babydux 3 года назад +12

    Good morning, all.

  • @MsLilac88
    @MsLilac88 3 года назад +4

    I love watching little Khanyisa & the elephant herd walking side by side. 😊 Little Khanyisa is growing up so quickly & she is so adorable, sweet & beautiful. 💜

  • @maryberkey3760
    @maryberkey3760 3 месяца назад +1

    BEAUTIFUL CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY❤💙🐘💚👍💯 LOVE THEM ALL💞🙏🥰

  • @lindsayheiden5911
    @lindsayheiden5911 3 года назад +11

    Bless all of you, carers, ADINE, and all the elephants and thank you for helping me be positive and heal from my depression. 💜💜💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

  • @Sheryl777
    @Sheryl777 3 года назад +6

    What do the HERD elephants do if they encounter a wild herd of elephants out in the bush while on their daily walk? Or do the different herds try to stay away from each other pretty much? Which I figure they probably do but don't really know.

  • @dewdan11dnd46
    @dewdan11dnd46 3 года назад +4

    💞✨🌿A morning stroll, sauntering through the bush, on the way to their grazing spot. Herd and human family members, in harmony. A vlog which warms the heart. 💕

  • @tw8725
    @tw8725 24 дня назад +1

    How beautiful the scene with sunrise as a wallpaper and the elephants as the main characters.

  • @kathyking5552
    @kathyking5552 3 года назад +7

    A Jabu fountain!#! , 😄😄

  • @susanurban5920
    @susanurban5920 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful herd. Khanyisa is a little peanut among those giants. She’s adorable.

  • @elpirata5468
    @elpirata5468 3 года назад +9

  • @suerichards47
    @suerichards47 3 года назад +5

    Those tusks are really something else.👄👄

  • @susanmorris5520
    @susanmorris5520 3 года назад +7

    WOW!! What an awesome video of this precious and most beautiful herd of Elephants. I am always happy to see my three favorites Khanysa, Fiahon, and also most definitely Jabulani too. When I see then, I just get so happy and excited too.🥰❤️🐘🐘🐘🤟🏻. When they had smelled something or sensed something that there were animals or another herd of elephants around or that was there, I think one of them accidentally nocked you down Adine? But, they seemed to have been on high alert most of the walk too. But, there was a moment they it looked like most of them were rocking their trunks and swaying back and forth as they were walking they it looked like they were dancing. Was there any music around? But, this herd surly makes me smile a lot and I am always so excited too when I get to see them again. I wish I could give Fishon, Jabulani and also Khanisa a big hug and kisses too. The gentle giants are so awesome. God bless you all and the elephants too and love to you all also. I do hope that you all are safe from the unrest they is happening in Johannesburg, South Africa?🙏🏻❤️👼 Gos Bless you all and love yo you too. Sue(Florida, USA)❤️🥰😘🌴🌸🐘🐘🐘👼🤟🏻🦋🙏🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️

  • @eileengoehring6080
    @eileengoehring6080 3 года назад +5

    Jabulani gentle 🚶 walking down the slope! Hi everyone from a very hot u.k.🐘😰

    • @lindaj5492
      @lindaj5492 3 года назад +1

      😂 I read this just as it came up on the video! Jabulani doing “baby steps” to avoid slipping?

  • @JD-nd1oz
    @JD-nd1oz 3 года назад +4

    I enjoyed the safari walk with elephants. Does the herd have a special formation that they follow when they walk? Does the intervention by humans and the calling and instruction the elephants to "move" interrupt the way the herd will work out who goes out in the front, side, back, left, right etc?

  • @dianeoxendine7619
    @dianeoxendine7619 3 года назад +5

    Fish and tail wagging to a beat only he hears

  • @ioanwarren9835
    @ioanwarren9835 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful Blue Eyes,
    so pretty you are ... so adorable. It's been a long time since I could find you on RUclips. Obligations forced me to do so. But now I see you running, I see you so happy to be back with your family, your wonderful friends who take such good care of you. What joy is expressed by your Blue Eyes so wonderful. What a joy it is for me too to find you.
    How powerful it is to see Jabulani, Bumbi ... and others, walking so solemnly, with so much majesty. Wow! And you are part of this family Bel Amour de Khanyisa! You are a Khanyisa Queen.
    And the Sun rising, coloring your sky with pink, orange, golden yellow... coloring it with love to wish you Good Morning Beautiful Khanyisa.
    And the reflection in the water of Fishan, Setombe, Bubi, Sebakwe and Somopane... what a beautiful sight.
    And the famous Royal Jabulani ... yes, a King.
    And you, Beautiful Blue Eyes, you look back at Adine who calls out to you with so much love in her voice.
    And you recognize this Love!
    And I think it is Limpopo who stretches his trunk... you are right next to him... he is huge and you, still so small and yet, you have grown so much since one year Beautiful Khanyisa.
    Thank you Adine and all the team, once again, for this fantastic video, for your presence in our life.
    Congratulations to all the team who never stop, to allow us to live minutes every day, close to you if I may say.
    Sweet end of day and a starry night of Light
    Ioane Warren, Mirabel, Qc

  • @shirleymorris9194
    @shirleymorris9194 3 года назад +7

    Setombe's rhythmic walk made me want to dance! So smooth, relaxed and carefree. Beautiful! Then there was our dear little K's headbutt of the camera. A new stage in our girl child's development. Never a dull moment😆💕🐘🐑🌿🐶💕

  • @bestenjoy7106
    @bestenjoy7106 3 года назад +9

    Very very beautiful video ❤️ thank you 🐘🐘🐘

  • @marianneritavanvliet4554
    @marianneritavanvliet4554 3 года назад +3

    Good morning Carers and Adine and the wonderful Herd with little big girl Khanyisa. I learn more of the elephant Tokwe smell a wild animal she is the Matriarch (?) a great job she stand of the Herd. How wonderful is that. It is a very loving togetherness Herd also with the carers and Adine. This is the best way to safe the elephants though walk with carers. Klaserie have always a smile in her eyes so lovely big girl.Thank you the pleasure you give us as suporters of the Herd Hoedspruit and elephant lovers. It makes my life better and enjoy it very much also I learn everyday more of the elephants of you Adine and Carers.

  • @suerichards47
    @suerichards47 3 года назад +11

    Love how aunts and uncles look out for pink baby, just like families did when I was young but not anymore.

  • @Liz_678
    @Liz_678 3 года назад +19

    I love how they form a protective circle when hear or smell something out of the ordinary! Khanysia says she smacked the paparazzi 😂💕💕💕

    • @debbieschultz9768
      @debbieschultz9768 3 года назад +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @cycleSCUBA
      @cycleSCUBA 3 года назад +3

      😂😂😎

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +3

      Omg I just had a visual of Khanyisa holding an umbrella in her trunk .. THUMP!!.. whacking Adine's camera like Britney Spears back in the day.. Lol!! 🐘🌂📸

    • @Liz_678
      @Liz_678 3 года назад +1

      @@Debra-my9cg 😂😂

    • @Liz_678
      @Liz_678 3 года назад +1

      @@cycleSCUBA 😂

  • @rachaelbromley3980
    @rachaelbromley3980 3 года назад +12

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful videos at such a difficult time for our country n the people of S Africa. May we see calm and peace return.🕊🕊 Adine n team stay safe. 🙏💗💞

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +10

      Thank you Rachel 💓 that is so kind, wishing you peace and calm too, there can never be enough harmony to hope for in the world 🐘

    • @cycleSCUBA
      @cycleSCUBA 3 года назад +4

      Peace and best wishes to S. Africa from the U.K.

  • @marilynbarker8255
    @marilynbarker8255 3 года назад +5

    Do they know their names, do they obey commands?? Just curious! Love watching them! Thank you. From the USA

  • @goldseraph7051
    @goldseraph7051 3 года назад +3

    she looks soooo tiny....soo sweet and innocent ....so brand new learning about life surrounded by the females showing her the way. How loving this herd is and caring.

  • @judymarais12345
    @judymarais12345 3 года назад +3

    Is Limpopo Jabulani's daughter?

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +3

      IMO Limpopo is Sebakwe's daughter if you follow the logic that in an established herd only the dominant bull gets to breed. Jabulani is second in the hierarchy ever since Fishan broke his leg in 2018.
      Anyway that's my 2 cents but Adine has said before that even she doesn't know bc she didn't see them in the act of breeding when asked this question before.

  • @emmah9482
    @emmah9482 3 года назад +7

    Brilliant video as always.naughty khanyisa with the camera 😂
    Hope your all keeping safe xx
    Take care

  • @oliviam191
    @oliviam191 3 года назад +2

    Does Tokwe have 2 daughters? Limpopo and Pisa? 😊♥️🐘

  • @judymarais12345
    @judymarais12345 3 года назад +4

    Just too beautiful. What is the temperature

    • @virginiatyree6705
      @virginiatyree6705 3 года назад +1

      If the reserve is close to Heodspruit, S.A., 66°F/19°C. Hope that may help. v

  • @bruceanderson5538
    @bruceanderson5538 3 года назад +4

    wonderful how we follow SETOMBE around 17:00 with Her jaunty Hollywood strut! One can only guess She's happy this morning. KLASERIE beautifully aligns with Mom. Adine, could you photo everyone's trunk, so we can learn who's who just by the trunk?

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +1

      IMO it would be better to photo their tusks. That's one of the major traits that helped me learn to identify all 17 by sight in 6 months!!
      Yes I'm obsessed and in love with this herd and HERD orphanage and their mission to save our baby elephants!!
      #STOPSNARING

    • @bruceanderson5538
      @bruceanderson5538 3 года назад

      Trunks being the vehicle for intake of information that vitalizes the ELEPHANT BRAIN. Let alone the tremendous tactility for interacting with others.

  • @AniFam
    @AniFam 3 года назад +4

    After picking up a new scent, every elephant looked pretty serious… I could feel their family bond~
    This morning walk was beautiful~
    💞
    Thank you for sharing this video!🤗

  • @AnnaAnnaTT
    @AnnaAnnaTT 3 года назад +6

    this is a lovely video. Hope the camera suffered no damage from the swipe by Khanyisa :)
    how can wild elephants and maybe even lions get close to the same store of water that the HERD elephants visit? Are there no fences between the HERD land and the nearby nature reserve?
    often one sees Zoo confined elephants need attention given to their feet but the HERD elephants never need this - is that because of the natural way the HERD elephants live via long walks every day into terrain with different surfaces - rocky area, sand or vegetation filled areas. the long walks would also help keep them healthy and alert and give them lots of enrichment and wisdom re what they can eat and do.

    • @jaycuzman625
      @jaycuzman625 3 года назад

      Annat...you are right regarding their need to walk. There are no fences at the reserve. It's for all your he animals that live there in freedom.

  • @janetclark9366
    @janetclark9366 3 года назад +1

    What beautiful eyes elephants have I could watch them for hours .THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW TO YOUR SOUL AND THEY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL CARING HEART .I READ IT IN ENOCH THAT IT TOOK NOAH 100 YEARS TO BUILD THE ARK AND THE ELEPHANTS WALKED THOUSAND OF MILES TO LEAD THE ANIMALS TO THE ARK . OUR LORD TOLD THE ANIMALS TO WALK AND THEY DID.. AND PEOPLE SAY WE HAVE NO GOD . THE ANIMALS KNOW WE HAVE A GOD BECAUSE THEY HAVE A SOUL .WONDERFUL OUR LORDS ANIMALS ARE MY ROTTWEILER LILLY LOVES WATCHING THEM BLESSING TO THEM ALL KEEP THEM SAFE AND ENJOY LIFE THE WAY OUR LORD WANTS THEM TO BE GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL

  • @duanerosenzweig9805
    @duanerosenzweig9805 3 года назад +6

    Oh, Lord, I do so wish I were there! I truly enjoy the walkabouts...and never tire of the sound of the scuffing of their giant feet, or the different sounds like when they're drinking water. Was that Pisa who was slurping? Fishan appears to be developing better flexion with his injured leg, and dear Kumbura--never far away from Kanyisha. Please don't let it end...

  • @blueeyes6852
    @blueeyes6852 3 года назад +2

    Please, don't change a thing❣ I just found your channel! I'm so happy! I'm an elephant lover too! Thank you for repeating their names, as it really helps to get to know them! Thank you very much for your time! 🌱🐘
    Your writing and naming each elephant was really interesting and helpful, especially since I'm just learning.
    Thank you very much to you all!
    ps. They're gaits are all very unique! Fascinating!!!

  • @noelearl5545
    @noelearl5545 3 года назад +1

    That baby girl is growing so tall! Such a joy to watch my favorite elephant herd!

  • @cheryldodd-marko9787
    @cheryldodd-marko9787 3 года назад +1

    🕊🇺🇲💕

  • @yunsyoo9712
    @yunsyoo9712 3 года назад +6

    I’ve watched the video that Khanyisa just joined the herd and I’m so glad to see her again in the very comfortable and peaceful atmosphere of the herd :)
    Thanks for your updating.
    BTW how do you guys know the all the name of the elephants? l can only distinguish them by their size so far.

  • @debramorgan2242
    @debramorgan2242 3 года назад +1

    Since all these elephants are a "herd" , why would they not survive out in the wild...alone? Or are they just used to be taken care of by these wonderful carers and Adine that they would not survive without their shelter at night? Or would not survive in that area? I understand about Khanyisa, needing her milk, but do the others "prefer" to be taken care of?

  • @mariapalavranoff4015
    @mariapalavranoff4015 3 года назад +3

    Is safe fron predetor???

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +8

      The elephants are safe as long as they are together and can protect one another and especially the young calves. Our carers also walk with them to add further protection from all predators. The carers are protected by the elephants as the herd will scare away lions, for instance, and stand guard

    • @debbieschultz9768
      @debbieschultz9768 3 года назад +2

      I’m so glad you asked that! I’ve also wondered the same thing

  • @tamo9520
    @tamo9520 3 года назад

    The herd going into protection mode is amazing to see. It's amazing to see that after being in the care of humans for a lengthy period of time, they still maintain and practice their wild instincts. @ 6:11, you can see that Tokwe understands that the humans are there to protect them all - to take over the role of protection as she kind of gives up that role when she turns to head towards the watering hole herself. She knows that her family is safe. I want to add that they understand their family is different than the one they were originally brought up in. (not the younger animals who were rescued when they were young, they would not know the difference). In the wild, the males don't run with the females, here, in their family, they understand and accept that.
    Do you wonder if they ever think that if the other herds only knew how well they had it, . . . . . how lucky they were, . . . . how spoiled they were? lol I do.
    Do the wild lions and jaguars ever come to use this watering hole?
    I have sooooo many questions that are really not appropriate to ask here on such a public forum. Mind you, they are just quizzical questions about the entire herd.
    Those shots between the legs are amazing! To see how they use their trunks, to see how they tusks actually form the side of their mouths, . . . to see how their lower jaw, which seems so loose, actually has so many muscles in it is simply amazing!

  • @rennierad
    @rennierad 3 года назад +2

    At first I thought Khanyisa was being silly when she bumped Adine, but now after watching again I think Khanyisa smelled the wild elephants while accidentally bumping Adine.
    Right after this moment thie elephants surrounded Khanyisa. I love how the matriarch stood there and watched Adine talk about it, ok it, and moved on. ❤
    Also I don't remember it being so dry last year, can't wait for the explosion of green again. As always its been an enjoyable and interesting walk today, thank you. 👍
    Much love ❤

  • @shawnakenton9682
    @shawnakenton9682 3 года назад +2

    Jabulani looked like he was grooving as he walked down the hill away from the water. I could almost hear a disco tune playin! Lol 🎶 actually there was a few that had some kind of swag to their stepping!

  • @bea-ftloa1142
    @bea-ftloa1142 3 года назад +1

    Just finished enjoying this awesome sunrise walk with all the nuances of the day. Khanyisa each day showing more independence ( that swat at the camera!! 😁); the herd stopping, trunks up, sensing something, instantly forming their circle/fortress. Best moment to me, today: Setombe grooving to his own ‘music’, walking with a cool swing, like saying ‘ I feel specially happy today’. Thank you, Adine & carers for showing these awesome walks!💗🐘🐘🐑🐑🌸

  • @Beruthiel45
    @Beruthiel45 3 года назад +1

    I adore walking with the Herd and love these magnificent creatures, but tonight I kept falling asleep and had to go back and watch over again several times. It is so good to know they exist and there is peace and respect between the elephants and their human friends. It soothes my soul knowing they are in the world. Thank you for sharing your lives. 💖🐘💖

  • @dorabella64
    @dorabella64 3 года назад

    Spectacular Sunrise ! 🌅
    Khanyisa sure knows how to give a hardy trunk shake Adine .🙀 She has really been using her trunk like a pro. Khanyisa has learned from the best.🐘😇. When you say your going on a journey you really mean your going on a Journey! Wow it seemed like they were walking on clouds ⛅️ 🐘. Once they get there its Manna from Heaven, and it’s all worth it! 🌈🌈🕊 Hugs to all the Herd family 🐘🐑🐑🤗 xoxo. Be Blessed Always 🙏❤️✨

  • @Jkatz9y
    @Jkatz9y 3 года назад +2

    WELL, I really enjoyed that walk:) Khanyisa still looks so small beside the older ones. Beautiful shot from between Somopane's front legs as he drinks! And I love it when they extend their trunks toward the camera, or perhaps the camera owner.. Altogether, wonderful...

  • @isawa6649
    @isawa6649 3 года назад

    Today I felt we were following the Indianapolis 500 race with snack to go . I loved it. Some were almost bouncing. Fishan looks good. Thank you Adine and HERD

  • @debramorgan2242
    @debramorgan2242 3 года назад

    I'm only asking because of the Sheldrick orphanage, and the way they prepare these orphans to be released into the wild. I love watching these ellies every single day and the great work that you do and just wondered about the day that Mambo got "lost" and was trying to follow another herd. Was that for mating purposes...probably not....too young, right? I believe these ellies are loved so very much and know that all the carers are awesome and these elephants have been their life. Just wondering, and maybe I've missed some episodes, but is this herd ever going to be truly wild? I love you all at HERD !!!

  • @mar09435
    @mar09435 3 года назад

    It has been in my head for a while, Tokwe's patch on her left buttock needs to be redone, a bit more color added by a seamstress on the patch would do. I can go if you want. That is me dreaming awake. Talking about sewing some or most of the eles need a touch up in their pants derriere too loose to be fashionable
    Seriously, what is that lump? A lipoma like for humans. Just curious I saw others too with lumps.
    Great work you do there I can feel the love even when one of the carers shouts at them saying "Eh you keep up with the others" mainly for young bulls.
    I love you all 2 legged or 5 legged,:-)

  • @natestorm194
    @natestorm194 3 года назад

    how bout a video where you go through the names of the elephants and the thinking behind each name.

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for the idea, Nate!

    • @natestorm194
      @natestorm194 3 года назад

      it's kind of a silly idea but I think it could be enjoyable. I imagine at least half of them have a story associated with their name. blessings.

  • @lorischwind1048
    @lorischwind1048 3 года назад

    What a loss not to have Mopane. Sucks.

  • @dianelevine1512
    @dianelevine1512 3 года назад +9

    This a great video!

  • @naima7881
    @naima7881 3 года назад +2

    Hello from Denmark 🇩🇰 What a great beautiful start, I loved watching Timisa and Pisa running to join the family 🙌 It has been almost 3 years since Fishan injury and it’s make me glad to see him walking well 😊 It’s funny to know that Lundi has a habit of splashing Adine with water😅 Thanks again for sharing your beautiful photos and videos with us ♥️🙌♥️ ✌️🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @kathyking5552
    @kathyking5552 3 года назад +14

    Ahhhh, another day of family, fun, friends, and foraging!!! A great day ahead!!! 💕💕

  • @user-kp1pz6zv8y
    @user-kp1pz6zv8y 3 года назад +8

    Africa is such a beautiful country 🙂

    • @lydiamoon5235
      @lydiamoon5235 3 года назад +5

      Africa is a WHOLE continent, encompassing many different countries. Thank you. The continent is so large that you could fit the USA into its borders 2 and 1/2 times.

    • @virginiatyree6705
      @virginiatyree6705 3 года назад

      We are ALL from Africa!!! Wish humans would remember that...v

  • @paulalim1476
    @paulalim1476 3 года назад +10

    Tokwe’s not going to rest until she finds the intruder! Oh wait….there’s a tree to eat first.

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +4

      Our matriarch is moonlighting as a tree surgeon these days.. Lol!! 🐘🔪🌲

    • @paulalim1476
      @paulalim1476 3 года назад

      @@Debra-my9cg Good one!!

    • @virginiatyree6705
      @virginiatyree6705 3 года назад

      😄😄😄😄...v

  • @indiahenretta2962
    @indiahenretta2962 2 года назад +3

    Maybe in my next life I would be able to walk with the beautiful family of elephants 💗🐘 from San Diego California USA 🇺🇸

  • @eachoneteachone8977
    @eachoneteachone8977 3 года назад +8

    ❤️

  • @annsmarpat9500
    @annsmarpat9500 3 года назад +11

    Who new that a little orphan named Jabulani would start all of this great work in South Africa 🇿🇦 He also will play a huge part (along with Khanyisa) to save their species 🙏🏻🐘❤️

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +5

      Amen to that!! Khanyisa and this herd are definitely helping me get through this pandemic!! I love them all sooo much!! 💙💜💚❤🐘🐑🐑🐕(Nandi)

    • @annsmarpat9500
      @annsmarpat9500 3 года назад +2

      @@Debra-my9cg Debra this herd gives me life, that's the only way to put it. These elephants are God/Universe's greatest creation. They are carrying me through some tough times. Peace and love from NY.

  • @JamieM470
    @JamieM470 3 года назад +2

    Morning walk with the wonderful herd during a beautiful sunrise. Best way ever to start the day!
    Thank you HERD!

  • @melodiefrances3898
    @melodiefrances3898 3 года назад +2

    For the first time Khanyisa doesn't look totally tiny next to the adults!

  • @kelleywickenhagen2944
    @kelleywickenhagen2944 3 года назад +3

    🤗💞✌ I always think our Miss K' is growing so fast. Getting bigger by the Minute....... Then she joins her family members for the day..... Not so big after all.. Lol lol lol ok hi

  • @donnadavid4028
    @donnadavid4028 Год назад +3

    Aha...ooooo Adine,I totally respect and admire you but... choose your words carefully;) Little k understands, they're sensitive. HER MIND and personality are HUGE💗

  • @conniealford1020
    @conniealford1020 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for the beautiful walk today. I hope you all have a great weekend. 💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘💜🐘

  • @windinthefirtrees8020
    @windinthefirtrees8020 3 года назад +7

    You can sure tell how much she has grown in the past year, looks very healthy 🐘

  • @cycleSCUBA
    @cycleSCUBA 3 года назад +9

    I keep saying it - fascinating creatures !!
    5:30 instant defence mode

  • @themintleaf1778
    @themintleaf1778 3 года назад +4

    Khanyisa's headbut clearly said off limits. like leave me alone. Watching how carefully they walk down the slope is amazing.

  • @gabe-po9yi
    @gabe-po9yi 3 года назад +10

    “Tokwe brought a tree, again. Then, Jabulani took the tree from her.” Lol, wish that had been caught on camera. (I see she got herself another one.)

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +3

      She is a matriarch/tree surgeon.. Lol!! ❤🐘🌲

    • @gabe-po9yi
      @gabe-po9yi 3 года назад

      @@Debra-my9cg lol, and a pruner.

  • @jazbarry13
    @jazbarry13 3 года назад +2

    Why do you think Lundi likes to splash you? I'm curious about this behavior. 🤔

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +1

      It's her signature move! 😂

    • @Swift_2028
      @Swift_2028 3 года назад

      Does she splash anyone else? Or is that something she shares only with Adine?

  • @ecletticamonica5612
    @ecletticamonica5612 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this monumental video, a majestic scenario with the incredible giants... It gives you the sense of infinity... 😘🐘

  • @mariapalavranoff4015
    @mariapalavranoff4015 3 года назад +3

    Where are the lion ?

    • @herdelephantorphanage
      @herdelephantorphanage  3 года назад +8

      the elephants are incredible at picking up the scent of wild animals when they come into close proximity with them - if they come across lions in the reserve they will gather together and always surround the calves, while some of the bulls or older females will likely chase the lions if they are spotted.

    • @dianeoxendine7619
      @dianeoxendine7619 3 года назад +2

      No worries we got elephants. Lions not welcome. Puny lions, bah

  • @thanasisantonakoudis7353
    @thanasisantonakoudis7353 3 года назад +5

    Julie Lespinasse I love you!!!

  • @mar09435
    @mar09435 3 года назад

    How many kilometers do they cover in one day?

  • @jaycuzman625
    @jaycuzman625 3 года назад

    Khanysia is doing very well she is becoming so independent. I love it when I see setombe and klaserie together. They have the closest bond to each other of all the elephants. I can't imagine facing Tokwe's group (Lundi, Setompane, Fishan, Jabulani and khanysia) if it were me being the danger to her Herd. Tokwe is by far the most protective of them all. Along with Lundi of course. Timisa is looking good and well without the bottle. Great video. Thank you.

  • @themessenger4208
    @themessenger4208 3 года назад +16

    "Most awesome HERD in the world!" 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐑🐑🐕

    • @cycleSCUBA
      @cycleSCUBA 3 года назад +4

      🐕? ☺

    • @themessenger4208
      @themessenger4208 3 года назад +4

      @@cycleSCUBA The German Shepherd, yes, no?

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +5

      Nandi is Adine's dog a young German Shepherd so many include her as part of the herd of course.. Lol!!

    • @Debra-my9cg
      @Debra-my9cg 3 года назад +4

      Yes, Nandi ❤🐕

    • @themessenger4208
      @themessenger4208 3 года назад +5

      @@Debra-my9cg Love, The Human HERD!!!

  • @dorothywestcott2408
    @dorothywestcott2408 3 года назад +21

    This is truly my happy place. I feel like I am right there walking with this special HERD (human as well as 4 legged). Thank you for taking us along with you on these walks.
    Love from Florida, USA
    ❤🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤

  • @paxtoninthehouse
    @paxtoninthehouse 3 года назад +14

    I love how the herd welcomes princess Khanyisa every morning! 🐘💖

  • @CristinaF210
    @CristinaF210 7 месяцев назад +2

    timisa and pisa running together was just the cutest thing, they absolutely are best friendsits such a happiness beyond words to see animals doing what they LOVE to be free to be happy in their environment, for me its just what makes this world make sense

  • @irenabevans3411
    @irenabevans3411 3 года назад +23

    Love seeing the herd going out at dawn & returning at sunset, the Ellie's with those incredible skies are stunning

  • @Ceelle2
    @Ceelle2 3 года назад +10

    Still want a calendar shoot of the herd with all featured with their Bio's and distinguishing features.

    • @dianawebb2799
      @dianawebb2799 3 года назад +2

      Great Idea! That is a calendar I would definitely purchase!!
      🐘❤

    • @femvetusa5263
      @femvetusa5263 3 года назад

      Wonderful idea!!

  • @PhilippeStorrer-lg1fy
    @PhilippeStorrer-lg1fy 11 месяцев назад +1

    Khanyisa est une belle miniature par rapport à tous les membres de sa famille