Thula Thula elephant Frankie does the 'mambo'

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By Jamie Joseph / Saving the Wild
I hear the snap, crack and crunch like a trailer in a movie. I catch glimpses of grey in a canopy of green. They know we're here, waiting for them at the bottom of the hill.
I stand tall and take off my sunglasses; I want her to see my soul. Frankie, the rising Matriarch of Thula Thula, emerges from the bushes and swerves to face us.
She shifts her weight from side to side. I steady myself, poised for the standoff. She lunges forward in a six step mambo, her ears flapping, trunk swinging, until all that is left between us is three metres of breath and rush...
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My heart goes out to everyone at Thula Thula, and to her herd family who have lost their Matriarch. Rest in peace, beautiful Frankie 😭😭😭

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They are so Beautiful

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Always amazes me how an elephant can disappear behind a single row of trees. Love the start of this clip where all you see is the trees moving - very Jurassic Park hahaha Great video, thanks for sharing.