Quality Time with Young Elephants, Khanyisa & Timisa
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Spend some quality time with Khanyisa and Timisa as the two young elephants drink and forage together with their herd 💦🍃 with females Lundi and Tokwe keeping an eye over them. Thanks to carer Owen for capturing these scenes.
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Missing Phabeni. There seems a sadness present. On a happy note, Khanyisa is flourishing! Getting so big. She is truly a miracle ellie. Thank you Adine and all at HERD. Your hard work is SO important, and there will be setbacks and heartbreak like Phabeni. ❤ But hold him in your heart and look to your successes. Like Khanyisa and the entire herd. They are happy, healthy, and the most blessed ellies on the planet, because of YOU!! We adore everyone of you, and the never-ending, hard work that you do. We cheer you on from across the globe. We cry with you, and we celebrate with you. We truly love you and we wish you beautiful things in your future❤❤
Mambo giving Khanyisa a hug is adorable. And looks like Khanyisa has grown as big as Timisa now! Amazing! 🐘💖
I love this place. I miss Phabeni too. ❤
Dearest Adine, your letter to us all about baby P was heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time. The aching we all feel is so profound as to almost be unbearable but we cannot come close to what you, his actual human mother, is experiencing🌹. We love you and ALL the Carers so much and words cannot express that enough, but it helps the healing and releasing to begin. Certainly, the rest of the Herd is a huge part of that process and we couldn't love them more, even from afar. God has blessed the Herd and all of us with you and all the Carers to care for and watch over our magnificent Ellie children.🕊🌹🤍
Wasn't that a lovely, honest entry? So powerful. It does take time and grief is nuanced. Setombe needs ongoing TLC, especially.
What letter? Where is it available?
@@stephenvanwoert2447
...Several days have passed since Phabeni died. Even having been alongside him on his last night and into the morning, and having seen the end approaching, it does not feel real. In the moment, I need to do whatever it takes. I need to be there for Phabeni, for Stavros, for Liverson, for the other things calling my attention. I cannot think about the pain in my own heart. I cannot think about how it hurts to hold onto hope so furiously and then have to let it go. I cannot let go until the very last minute because I’ve seen orphan calves come back from the brink of death and pull through. We gave Phabeni painkillers and did our best to ease him in the last moments but there is no avoiding suffering. It is part of life.
For the first few days after he died, adrenaline kept me going. But the loss of Phabeni hit us all hard, as the loss of anyone does. We stayed awake beside the little bull, and listened to his breathing. It was all we could hear. Until we could not hear it anymore. Owen was not prepared for the autopsy even though he tried to be there for it, perhaps to offer us support. But it is a brutal thing to go through. Especially considering how close we had become to Phabeni over the months he was with us. We had come to love him. Stavros, Herman, Khensani, Reply, Joshua, Liverson… these men and women were a family to Phabeni. They celebrated when Setombe took him in, they cried with me seeing how the females in the herd allowed him to comfort suckle from them. We were devoted to him every day, with every trying milk feeding, every nap under the reeds, every race to meet his herd, every night beside his sheep.
At first, I thought… what now? What do we do with ourselves now? But I remembered quickly, the herd. We still need to be there for the herd. In a way, they rescued us in this moment of tragedy. Every day we have 23 carers seeing to the health, wellbeing and safety of the herd, in the bush and in the homestead. They may no longer be calves, but their needs are plentiful. Fishan’s leg, Fishan and Tokwe’s colic, Mambo’s sparring wounds, Klaserie’s floppy ear, Pisa’s abscess, Somopane’s cracked skin, Sebakwe’s broken tusk, the maladies come and go, but the herd always needs us. To be needed is a beautiful thing. It guides you, it rewards you, but it can also break your heart.
The odds of survival for elephant orphan calves is low. A report by BBC sharing the loss of an orphan at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust when Dame Daphne Sheldrick was still alive, shared that as many calves that survive, die. There is simply so much against them each step of the way for the first two years of their lives. It is a far easier task to raise rhino orphan calves, since they are able to thrive on a standard milk formula that suits all and does not need to be changed. My time raising rhino orphans was certainly hard work, but not nearly as challenging as caring for these gentle giant babies.
Watching Daphne in the video interview with BBC as she got emotional over the loss of a baby in their care, I can’t help but find comfort in seeing especially a woman in conservation letting her raw and real feelings show. Even the carers show their hearts’ truths. So often in conservation, cold facts and statistics lead. But there is a very real human and animal heart to the stories of the work we do, in the loss and triumph. We battled with Khanyisa over the years, but were able to pull her through. Similarly with Jabulani, Timisa and Kumbura, these little fighters thrived enough to walk alongside the other orphans from Zimbabwe. But the odds claim many.
I know that thousands of people around the world ached with us over the loss of Phabeni. But I’d like to share with you the beautiful words left in a comment by @kat-kess on RUclips: Don't turn away from the broken places. "The wound is the place where the light enters you." - Rumi. In a world riven with darkness, Phabeni was light. Where there is hatred, he was love; where there is cruelty he was kindness, affection, joy. Little Phabeni in your short life, you allowed us to see and be all that is Good in this world. Thank you for that rare gift.
With love and thanks,
Adine Roode
Adine pen a letter about phebani last night and her heart break 💔 she also sent some out personally it was beautiful
@@stephenvanwoert2447 In the community tab
Thank you Owen for being there to capture such calm,quiet moments the opening to this video is beautiful as all you hear are the birds and the sound of water 💦 as it’s deposited into thirsty mouths. It’s this,watching Cupcake 🧁 & Braveheart 2 sisters together foraging as the sound of browse rustles through the air,that is the soothing balm to ease the wound in all of our hearts that Precious Phabeni’s departure has left,we miss you Seuintje.🌈🥹🐘🪽in time I know they will heal leaving a scar and sweet memories we can look back on without as much sadness but for now I think all of us are allowed to sit with this pain for as long as we need to and it’s ok.🩶☀️🌻🩷
A beautiful comment !
@@inasorensen4452absolutely ! elephant never forget theirs ! each year they remember as humans the day the hour of the death it’s Unbelievable ! and this for 5 to 10 years ! and more ! they are back to the place of the death ! wish them to be in good health ! the most important !!
Agreed. It's hard to watch the herd without thinking of Phabeni. I love the nickname for Timisa. She is a Cupcake!😅
@@inasorensen4452 Thank you.🐘🌻☀️🌳🌈🩶🩶
Your words help alot. Thanks❤❤
Tokwe misses her baby😭
Do you mean Setombe? Setombe was Phabeni’s adoptive mother.
Quiet Harmony...Big brother giving his baby sister a hug...Tokwe with the three little girls...Lundi also staying close to the little ones...Timi close to baby K...Closeness in the time of grieving is so apparent and beautiful to see in this difficult time. A strong support system! My concerns are Setombe and Adine....perhaps they can get strength from each other...Thank you Owen for showing us the support system in this beautiful family we love so much!
Agreed! I'm praying that Adine will specifically reach out to Setombe, as only grieving mamas can 💔💚
That loving trunk hug on pink baby, letting her know the herd is keeping an eye out. 💗
How is gentle, caring Somopane doing these days?
I'm wondering, too. So sad for her...
@@lilyd1010Just fyi, Semopane and Sebakwe are male elephants. Setombe is the female elephant who adopted Phabeni.
@@phripp2868 TY phripp! When I'm confused I appreciate the redirection. I love them all so much.
@@lilyd1010 No worries. 😊 I have often made the same mistake. And you are right, we love them all anyway.
To be fair, Somopane the bull elephant has been called the “gentle peace keeper of the herd” by the Carers, so your description still fits. 🤗
@@phripp2868 what a kind soul u are; ty (seeya round the watering hole) (•◡•) /
I seen that trunk hug our Pink Princess 😢
I love it. ❤💕🤗
Wasn't that sweet of rascal Mambo?
Sweet 🩷!!
@@dowth3Yes it really was❤
@@rennieradMe too❤
Hi khanisa ❤️💕. Hi all elephants 🐘❤️. Hi all of you 🍀 thanks very much for your wonderful work
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The young ones are staying close to their adoptive mothers! ❤
Bimbe belle Timisa Khanyisa,amano le loro madri e ognuna sta con loro, pure Mambo il fratello maggiore di Khanyisa protegge la sua sorellina, è inverno, tutto secco ma gli elefanti sanno ugualmente procacciarsi il cibo con radici rami cortecce e tanto altro ,so che è inutile ma Phabeni manca! Manca a tutti noi ma dame Setombe soffre molto come pure mamma Adine. Spero e mi auguro che il gruppo delle female aiuti mother Setombe 💔💔💔 a ricucire il suo stato d'animo! Buon pomeriggio a tutta HERD UN GRANDE BACIO A SETOMBE+ ADINE HI.
Mi chiedevo se in questo periodo invernale sono finiti i dolci frutti di marula
I pray so too, for Setombe! Unike the humans (like all of us) who miss Phabeni, she is more alone 💔. Wasn't Mambo sweet?
These peaceful scenes are a balm in the wake of the terrible loss of Phabeni.
Lundi’s hug for Khanyisa was especially touching, and the very youngest baby is no longer there.
Thank you so much.
I think it was Mambo's hug for Khanyisa, not Lundi's. That makes it even more touching.😊
@@Dnvr8083 I noticed the tear in Lundi’s ear, which is how I identified her.
These wonderful elephant beings know that HERD lost a human as well as a baby. You can see the somber look in their eyes. My heart aches for them.
Same over here. I'm still shedding tears for little Phabeni😢
@@a95569 same! It takes aWHILE. Imaging what it's like for Setombe! 💔
Mambo's trunk hug brought tears to my eyes. Even our young mischievous wanderer feels the loss and is treasuring the youngest ele, our beloved Khanyisa.❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the video, Beautiful Tamisa and Khanyisa. 🐘😊
Oh, what a beautiful HERD it is!! 🐘🥰🥰🐘
Adine I am thinking of you and your carer’s who love the babies, Phabeni in particular ❤❤❤ 😪🙏
Khanyisa looks beautiful with her tusk growing so fast. ❤💕🤗 3:37
Nothing soothes the heart and soul better than a glimpse of normalcy and quiet enjoyment. The sight of the elephants at peace helps us remember there is still love and beauty in what remains. Their lives go on, and we can still marvel at their just being elephants. Thank you Owen...I know everyone's heart is still healing, so we appreciate seeing this.
OMG .. Khanyisa and Timisa are practically the same size! I thank the carers staff for their devotion for the Herd.:-) 💗🍃🌾🐘🐘
I wonder how setombe is making out? Thank you for sharing.
Yes!
Please don't let Setombe isolate herself too much from the herd while she mourns Phabeni. I hope she does not make herself weak and sick.
Did you see the video? She is grieving her baby. It hurt me to see her suffering. I hope she can recover and maybe have a baby of her own❤❤
@@lauraruane9807 sure they will be fine they will grieve together like everyone has to do when they lose someone and it may take a while, but I’m sure they will be fine. God is gracious and merciful he always does the right thing by his creatures trust in the Lord and the strength of his might
@@lauraruane9807 This is my fear, too. I suggested that Adine tend to Setombe the way she lovingly tends to frightened babies. I think it would be good for them both! 💚💚
Can't believe it has already been 5 years. She is growing into such a beautiful young elephant. I have enjoyed watching her grow.
I wonder how the Herds are going now without the Phabeni around? I sure do miss lil Phabeni. Khanyisa is growing a tall as Timisa, even her trunks are obviously getting longer fast too. These two will surely miss Phabeni too. Animals go through emotional states just like us human beings too when there's a loss in the family. Time will heal.
Beautiful view, Herd drinking on the water hole 😘🐘🐘🐘🐘💦💦. Elephants are sensitive and instinct a lot . Tokwe and Lundi are are wonderful female elephants 💝💝. Khanyisa and Timisa are now the youngest, also need a lot of attention 🐘💞🐘. Thank you, Owen for filming 🌺🌺.
We are pleased that you enjoyed the clip.
❤❤❤❤ Un bonheur de regarder ces magnifiques éléphants, paisibles, qui nous apportent tant de joie. Phabeni nous manque terriblement 😢, on pense à lui chaque jour. La vie continue.... le temps apaisera le chagrin de toute l équipe dévouée, de Adine ❤❤❤❤
Mambo shows love giving a warmth hug to kid Kanyisa. Timisa is so sweet and patient. Those girls are the sparkle of their family. ❤🐘🐘. Baby Phabeni is in my heart and his spirit will be always there 😢
This channel is not just a refuge for the herd, it is my refuge too. Thank you for caring for the elephants directly and for me (all of us viewers) indirectly. 💜
They're beautiful. Mambo has the best name...naughty/nice! I can't say too much the lump in my throat still hurts. 😢💙🐘
No kidding. I'm still a wreck over it
Lundi: Honestly, you'd think grocery shopping would be easier.
Tokwe: I know it's simply dreadful how we have to go to place for our beverage and another for our favorite food.
(Thought I'd inject a little humor into the comments section today.)
😊 appreciated
Thank you ladyjustice, it is appreciated a smile is needed now and again and again and again.
I think they left a space there for Phabeni. Who is obviously still in their hearts. SO glad Timi n Khany made it thru their tusking efforts. I never knew it could be so very serious. Happy for all who survive. GBY All
Beautiful calm scenes.
Truly a balm for the soul now, and also hopefully for the dear elephants who seem peaceful.
Thank you dear Owen for this spectacular beauty❤
0:38 Mambo's hug is the talk of the day. ^_^
Attribution of human traits, emotions, behaviour, intentions to animals seems to be a natural tendency of human psychology.
You know that she is without a doubt❤ poor darling I feel as horrible for all of them. Oh well, it’s the nature of the beast like the caption said elephant. Babies are very vulnerable, even when raised under the best circumstances with their own mothers in the wild. That is why they are so protective the elephants know how precarious the babies position but that doesn’t change. They’re broken heart.. ❤ I know everyone is doing everything in their power to raise spirits, but in reality, the death of someone that you love, can only make you sad for the longest time.
I miss Phabeni so much!
Sure miss Phabeni with the Herd. Beautiful Herd. ❤❤🐘
Wow, Khanyisa’s tusks are getting long!
Beautiful, but I sure miss the little monkey! 😢
Me too! Seeing Khanyisa for scale only reminds me of how tiny our wee baby bull was. I used to love to see him strolling underneath Setombe! ❣
@frankfreeman 1444. Me too 😔❤. Human hands are not always enough. Heavenly Father took away all the pains of a little one 💖🌈.
@@dowth3Me too!! I would always look in the massive legs to see our Sweet Baby Phabeni! He may be gone but he will forever stay and grow in all of our hearts
@@anitasyvalahti1730Oh my goodness that was so beautiful 😢
@@amberstamp1965 I send for you healing 🫂❤🩹💝.
It looked like Mambo wiped his mouth dry on Khanyisa. 😂 He was sneaky and made it look just like a loving hug.
It's too precious seeing Mambo hugging his little sister Sunshine. I believe he learnt from Phabeni's passing that life is short and you've got to hold on to your loved ones more often 💞💞💞 And not forget my beautiful cupcake Timi 😍
It is hard to believe that Khanyisa is going to be five in September. I just love seeing the elephants, all of them and learning about them too.
Mambo ❤ Hard to believe that Khanyisa is nearly as big as Timisa. Pretty soon it will be hard for me to tell them apart unless I can see Khanyisa’s pink ears. Tokwe seemed a little protective of Khanyisa, understandable. I imagine she’s feeling especially protective of her girls right now. ❤️
Mambo is happy for her life
It's so easy to read them ❤
Wonderful to see our Khanyisa out and about with her Allomother & Timisa 🐘💞…..How is Setombe doing? Tobey in Phoenix, US 🌵🌞
thank you Owen 🎥 thank you Adine to share this today video, we can see that the herd is always in the mourning, just one week 😭 today ! for everyone it will take long time ! Despite his character Mambo knows that Khanyisa is sad so he gives her a big long hug with his trunk It’so moving ! They are all so quiet ! a great silence ! Tokwe consoles herself with the youngest ! winter is coming ! when I think I would like to send a very beautiful blanket to Phabeni with his embroidered name ! we have to live day to day ! Wish you beautiful walk back to the homestead to you all ! thank you again Owen 💕
Wonderful to see these amazing pals, and all so so healthy!🎉
Everyone's looking very cute this morning 😍❤️🐘❤️
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There seems to be such sadness in the air. For reasons, of course. This, too, shall pass.
Nice RUclips elephant video,I can see my beautiful African elephants friends,enjoying they're day,drinking water by the waterhole,and walking peacefully in they're African land.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏
The young girls are beauties! Thriving in this caring environment. Life is moving on and cherished every day. ❤
Khanyisa can even bring out the soft side of Mambo. She is just so easy to love.
Wow, Pinky's tusks are getting huge! We are eternally grateful she was one of the lucky ones to survive her ordeal. Thank you for sharing our favorite ellie family as we mourn our Beni baby. Blessings, love and admiration from California
Young to Old, I love them all. They all seem sad, just 😢.
A mothers love very distinct for both Timisa and Khanyisa ❤
Un grande grazie Owen per le immagini che ci doni... È un momento difficile per tutti voi a Herd ma vederli in qualche modo mi tranquillizza
Thank you Owen for capturing Khaynisa 🐘 and Timisa 🐘 spending time together.
Can you tell me why Tokwe 🐘 pushed Timisa 🐘 out of the way? I went back twice to look but I still can't figure out why she did that.
Have a blessed day Jabulani HERD family 🐘.❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌈💔😭🐘❤️
I was puzzled by that shove from Tokwe as well. 🤔
We don't really know what happened, we could not see exactly the cause or what bothered Tokwe, but she tends to be a fair disciplinarian, and they seemed fine afterwards.
@@herdelephantorphanage thank you for your update.❤️🐘🐘❤️
Qualcun ha abbracciato la signorina Kanisya ❤❤❤ ora è lei la principessa della mandria 🐘❤️❤️ bellissima Kanisya ti mando un abbraccio virtuale sopra la tua testolina 🤗🤗
Sweetie Khanyisa 🪷🦋❤️
What a beautiful sight and i know that Phabeni's soul is with them😢🐘🐘❤️❤️! I miss him so!!
Oh, to have such a reassuring trunk hug myself! How precious and special! 🐘💕
I agree. Just to say that since I have been watching HERD, Khanyisa has been the most successfully raised baby orphan. Bless her! ❤😊
Why did Tokwe seemed to have pushed Timisa while they were foraging behind Khanyisa? Did she do anything wrong? I love all the Jabulani ellies, but before Phabeni came, Timisa was(still is) a little bit more special for me. I am happy that both her and Khanyisa kept their bond strong. I recall that they had a little bit of a scruffle when Phabeni was newly rescued. It seems that it didn't alter their sisterly relationship, instead it became even more special. And Mambo may be mischievous at times, but he has moments of sweetness also. I will be forever grateful to him for being Baby Phabeni's blood donor. I believe his blood could be one of the reasons why Phabeni lived as long as he did, on top of course of the most excellent and unmatched care of Adine, HERD, and Dr. Rogers and his veterinary team, and the great love he received from Mama Setombe and all the ellies. They need each other now more then ever because of a great loss little Phabeni's passing has caused. I hope Setombe is also receiving all the support and comfort she needs. Thank you, Owen for always updating us about our beautiful ellies. We appreciate this so much. Thank you, Adine and HERD. God Bless You All.🙏🐘❤
Beautiful sentiment, and memories and kindness 💚. I thought it was a brilliant idea to choose Mambo as donor given his zest for life, and I agree: one can be mischievous and still sweet! I too share your concern for Setombe! I watch Phabeni videos and I pray for her daily 🙏
Wow Khanyisa is so big now the difference in height between her and Timisa is so small now. A chunky baby is growing up. What a wonderful ele with a great heart ❤️
Thank you for sharing this video…Awwwww, that hug…🐘🐘!
The whole family dynamic has changed. I loved watching Phabeni! Khanisa is only growing into something more beautiful .❤❤❤
I miss him.
me too😭
@@natasjadirken5633 me three!💔 Imagine Setombe's pain ....
@@dowth3 I can actually imagine, I lost my baby too 😢
But Lundi; I remember a couple of weeks ago when Adine said Lundi pun was upset that she did't get the baby. She was Phabulous Beni his "first" mom before he picked Setombe....
I just miss him so much....
@@natasjadirken5633 I'm so sorry 😢. I know that pain as well. It's AWFUL. I think I remember Phabeni suckling from Lundi as a pre-arranged thing by Adine more than the baby's choice. Animals often have different designs than we humans (thankfully). The baby certainly leaves a huge gap! I've been watching Phabeni videos to help me process my grief. OUCH.
@@dowth3 I am so sorry for your loss too!!
I'm severely depressed for the last year and Phabeni was really my daily light to get me through the day....
Hugs and strength for you😘
This is what life should be all about. We ought to learn from these beautiful pachyderms.
Hello 🌹After a difficult day, a coffe, a pièce of cake and a calm moment watching ours friends living in south Africa.
Tomorrow IS an other day, 🎶que sera,sera🎶
Have a good day🌹
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@@voiciray 😉
I love ♥️ watching these amazing videos of the elephant herds every day. Khanyisa is getting some love from Mambo. I’m still saddened 😢 about Phabeni passing on. The little one is in Rainbow 🌈 Heaven with all of the elephants and animals in the world 🌎 🥰🐘
I very sorry for our loss😢😮❤❤❤
She still feels for Phabeni, we all do! Much Love to the Carers and, of course, the herd!!
Beautiful Khanyisa and Timi❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
😢Beni💔🙏
Definitely the Herd is in still mourning and rightfully! But why did Tokwe head butt Timisa?! 😢✨✨🐘🐘🐘🐘✨✨-🧚🏾♀️🙌🏽💖🕯️💫
I wondered that same thing .... Was it a Hey that's my branch! sort of thing?
@@dowth3 that’s what I was thinking too OR Timisa was getting too close to Khanyisa 🤷🏽♀️ … it was a hard head butt though 😭😭😭😭
We don't really know what happened, we could not see exactly the cause or what bothered Tokwe, but she tends to be a fair disciplinarian, and they seemed fine afterwards.
@@herdelephantorphanage Thank You!! I would say Most of the Elder Ellies are very good at being disciplinarians …. Quite honestly It was shocking to see though, cause most of the videos are more peaceful…if u know what I mean 🧚🏾♀️🙌🏽💖🕯️💫
Thank you, Owen for your nice photography at the waterhole. Khanyisa's tusks are growing and so is she! She looks so beautiful and is really catching up to Timi. Great trunk hug by Mambo to Khanyisa. Many of us are writing about that push from Tokwe to Timisa. Maybe because her daughter Pisa was right there and maybe she was trying to get closer to her Mum. Whatever it was, this too shall pass. Now we see Khanyisa once again being the baby of the HERD. Many of us would like to see Setombe & Klaserie to know how they are doing?
The grieving process takes time. Losing a baby causes profound sorrow, but this HERD is united and in time all will be well...
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Hello Carolina, we will continue to share footage of all the elephants in the herd. We don't really know what happened, we could not see exactly the cause or what bothered Tokwe, but she tends to be a fair disciplinarian, and they seemed fine afterwards.
@@herdelephantorphanage Thank you so much for your kind reply. Tokwe is a fair and just matriarch. I see her saddened by Phabeni's passing. She hasn't been quite herself. But I do agree that whatever that was, it passed quickly and Timi returned to her side. Pisa chose wisely to step back and our little Meisiekind was unphased by the whole thing. When she is foraging, she is entranced!
I had to laugh. In an elephant line-up, Khanyisa is really a standout. She's all girl, dressed in pink. So glad to see the elephants going out for a drink and just chilling out. Many thanks to Owen, again, who shares with us online herd members.
September It's Khanyisa's 🎂 birthday. Mine too 😊Let's have a 🎉 together 😍
And mine too.😊
@@Dnvr8083 😊🎉 👍
@@ute3349 🙏😀🙋♀️
Rest in love and peace baby..our condolences to you Adine and the carers,..from us in New Zealand❤❤❤
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I absolutely adore the noises that they make eating and they’re snuffling trunks
This video is so calming. Are the ellies grieving? They seem so sedate and relaxed. I keep looking for Phabeni, knowing he's in a different dimension now.
There's something soothing about remembering that Khanyisa is still getting milk bottles. We have felt so powerless to help, and knowing this mothering is still going on for her is a very healing thought. Whatever can be done to support these beautiful souls is being done.
Really noticed Khayisa's little tusks have grown alot, they look longer than Timisa's. She's almost as big as Timisa now too! 🥰🙏❤️🐘
Was Tokwe a little on edge? That push on Timisa seemed a little aggressive, like all of a sudden it came out thin air. Makes you wonder what’s going on in her mind. I think Timisa & Khanyisa’s sisterly bond will always be special between them. Owen, your camera work is excellent! Keep on capturing beautiful moments of the Elephants we all adore. TY! ❤
I wondered the same thing. Hopefully Owen will share some thoughts on it. The caption right after didn't seem to notice it.
Maybe Tokwe now considers Khanyisa is now ' the baby ' again and needs more protecting after being frightened the other day? I dont know. Very strange. Not fair to Timisa i think...
We don't really know what happened, we could not see exactly the cause or what bothered Tokwe, but she tends to be a fair disciplinarian, and they seemed fine afterwards.
Lovely shot of the herd at the Water hole very calming
Khanyisa is growing up and her pink skin shines. She is able to her eyes open more often. Her eyes don’t seem as pink and sensitive?
A most beautiful sight 💗💗💗💗 hope you all are healing ❤️❤️
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What a beautiful painting this will be with the elephants drinking water.Thank you Owen!
It is good to see our special herd up to their usual buisness. How is Setombe doing ?
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I see the love for Khanyisa. They still look sad. Miss the little man. We all do.
He tried so hard . You were all wonderful in the care love you gave him. 😢
Many thanks to Owen for this soothing interlude in my day!
Hello, Herd! You are a part of my life. ❤
Awwww that hug just makes me feel that they are comforting each other. Seeing Setombe eating alone nearly broke my heart for her. I believe that elephants are very much like us with grief. They've been known to walk for miles to pay respects to their human friends.
It's amazing that in any desert area elephants find something to chew. 🤔Khanyisa has grown even more, pretty girl. ❤
Khanyisa crossing her legs is still the cutest.
Such a beautiful sight! The herd drinking together and quality time with Khanyisa and Timisa. My morning joy. Owen - thanks for capturing this amazing clip and sharing it with us, Best wishes from New Zealand
WOW THEY GOT CLEAN WATER TO DRINK IT SEE.S VERY WILL TAKING CARE U GUYS ARE AWESOME ALWAYS WATCHING FROM U.S.A.
Lundi gave Khanyisa a tender hug. Does my heart good.
That actually was Mambo
Lundi was hugging Khanyisa; cherishing that Khanyisa came through strong and healthy, grateful that she is with the HERD. 💙 Phabeni's passing affected all.