A Whirlwind of Elephant Commotion as Heavy Rain Pours Over Lundi & Phabeni’s Meeting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2024
- Part three of Lundi and Phabeni’s introduction is full of activity as heavy rain starts to pour down on everyone.
Read the full story by Adine about this introduction here: herd.org.za/blog/elephant-orp...
Adine recounts the tale of the rains:
The weirdest rain storm started. It rained on the one side of the homestead and we could see and hear it on the roof, but we were still dry without any drops. Soon the rain started on our side of the homestead and poured down in buckets over the whole homestead. On the other side with the herd, who were out foraging in the bush, Sebakwe got spooked and ran, with Somopane and Tokwe. The three ran towards each other with loud trumpets. It upset Lundi and we decided to take Phabeni back to the orphanage to prevent any negative experience during the integration. Lundi twirled around and Jabulani also got a bit uptight. Phabeni was standing in the middle and unsure of what to do, who to follow. We battled to hear each other above the sound of the rain on the roof. We tried to lure Lundi with fruit and pellets, but she would come and then reverse to Phabeni, who was not sure where to go, who to follow.
There was a bucket at the gate with sweet potatoes and apples, waiting for Phabeni. With a bit of disorganised chaos, Lundi followed Joshua to the orphanage to walk Phabeni back home. Phabeni could not get past her though and it took some effort before he could enter the orphanage. With all the trumpeting and rumbling, he was upset and wet and cold, pacing up and down the orphanage. As it was sooner than anticipated, his milk bottle wasn’t prepared and while nursery carer, Khensani prepared his bottle, Joshua and I called and finally convinced Phabeni to come to the nursery for warmth and comfort.
Before putting on his blanket, we dried him with a towel. We were concerned that he could get a cold, especially with the stress of integrations, you can never be sure of the impact it can have on such a little elephant. How much are they able to absorb safely? Rather be safe than sorry.
In the distance, we followed the commotion as Jabulani and Lundi joined the rest of the herd. It was clear that they were not upset by the integration of Phabeni but about the rain and the storm, which was a relief as we are working towards a smooth transition for one and all.
Phabeni drank his milk and in the meantime, Herman sped off in the rain with the wheelbarrow to fetch some bedding for the clean nursery. The rain interfered with us, but we needed the rain and were happy with the buckets pouring down.
Lammie and Spotty joined Phabeni and soon, the little elephant took a nap in his clean nursery on his fresh bedding under his new Springbok ‘blankie’.
We are progressing, little by little, and in the end, all went well. We couldn’t be more grateful!
Hello Adine, little Phabeni looks so adorable. 😊 He brightens up my days just like sweet little Khanyisa & Timisa. 💜
Can't wait to see that meeting
Love his little new blanket too
I'm so glad and happy that the team at herd rescued phabeni. No one else could of given him all the care and great life ahead that he has now
Well said 👏👏👏👏👏❤️🐘
He's blossoming more every day ~ Amazing to see him already so attached to Lundi and sweet Jabulani, too.
Snuggling with Khensani was adorable to behold.
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@mortalclown3812 yes agree when he was first rescued he was like what is going on.? Where’s my elephant family? Who are all these humans lol. Now he and Lundi seems to have a special connection it’s really hear warming
Never realised that heavy rain spooked elephants. Got worried for the little one, he seemed to love it but did not realise why everyone else was in a panic.
He felt safe near lundi
I kept saying, “Come on guys. You’re smart enough to get in out of the rain!”
Well put.
Q
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@@jannetteberends8730
Phabeni is such a chilled out baby I love him so much lol
I love how Phabini tried to run back to Lundi and how gently his carers guide him and the rest of the herd. No sticks to prod or ropes to pull. Or even use of hands. Mutual earned trust through love and respect.
Yes. I notice this also. The carers allow Phabeni to make his own way. Elephants often suffer under the hands of man, but not these elephants. ❤
10 minutes to prepare the milk, 10 seconds for Phabeni to drink it....
And it looked like he’s already trying to figure out how to hold it!
Like Thanksgiving dinner....😂😂
My heart was in my throat with little Phabeni in the middle of the stress. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 73yrs
No, No, NO. No need to be worried. Lundi & Jabulani were protecting him.
@@tamo9520They were both is stress.
@tamo9520 I know, but he's so tiny you just never know. 😁
Hi Rosemary from the UK 🖐🏼, I was a little worried also, Lundi and Jabu seemed very nervous, thankfully, little Phabeni was just fine!
And little Phabeni was cool as a cucumber. No bothers on him. He is a very brave little elephant!
Play dates are hard to break up, by the looks of things 😁 All that commotion and little, tiny Phabeni in the middle of it, and no-one put a foot wrong. It amazes me!
Totally agree.
How amazing to see…
🤟😎☮️🇦🇺👍 J
Thrilled little Phabeni didn´t want to leave his ´parents´ and tried to get back to them. They´ve all already bonded and it heralds a wonderful future for your newest little elle. Well done to all of you.
Hay me asuste cuando la lluvias.
Y el phabeni asustado y los papás xtsmbien por la lluvia.
Buen trabajo atados 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
I noticed that too it made me so happy he wanted mama lundi
Neuer Rekord, 33 Sekunden um die Milchflasche zu leeren!!! WOW weiter so Phabeni, so wird man ein großer Bulle!!! 🥰🥰🤣🤣💕💕👍👍
Ach ja, Phabeni trinkt
die Milchflasche wir ein Deutscher sein Bier 😂
@@robbiwouters Ha ha... À chacun sa boisson préféré...
@@tia904
Ouais, un vieux Bourgogne
où la veuve . . .
He doesn’t seem to want to suck the plastic nipple, but get it poured down his throat(?) perhaps after finding a real nipple has changed his opinion? Just using my imagination, forgive me
I was thinking to myself, 'WOW! Several minutes to make, a few seconds to empty! 😂😂
After the blanket was put on him he touched the new blanket with his trunk he then reached out touched the fabric of the carers clothes . Please keep him out of the rain and warm. ❤
Oh my, what dramatic moments when the mighty African sky just opens the floodgates... And Mama Lundi and Jabu frantically try to protect their new baby, and scared little Phabeni sticking to his elephant family as closely as he can... Lovely to see him a few minutes later with a full tummy and cozy under his blanket - hopefully he was able to reconnect with Lundi, Jabu etc very soon after!! We are on tenterhooks!!!!! Thank you so much, HERD guardians - so much respect and gratitude for all you do ❤🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️
AGREED! 💯💕
Phabeni likes the rain but Lundi got spooked a little twirling around and got the little bull confused! So glad Adine and Joshua got him back inside!❤
Lundi is a dedicated mother and guardian. I think nothing can happen to Phabeni in the bush with her by his side.❤
Its raining hard here today in the Highlands of Bonnie Scotland too !! I didnt realize that the elephants dont like the rain just as much as us humans. Stay warm and dry inside Phabeni and all your carers.
With the amazing hearing and smell ellies have I am not surprised they got spooked by the sound of the heavy rainfall. I would imagine the sound of the rain would mask the roar of a lion or their smell, along with whatever way the wind is blowing. Poor Lundi was stressing because she had a baby to protect. It is amazing the 360 degree turns and not once was baby Phabeni harmed. I love Lundi she is an amazing mummy.🥰❤🐘♥️🥰
My Favorite Family ❤ I'm glad Phabeni, Lundi & everyone was safe . It rains like that in Florida where one side it will be raining & the other side of the street nothing . I never knew elephants get stressed during heavy rain . We have weird weather here in Ohio . Love Everyone at Herd . Give Phabeni a hug from our pack to yours .
Interesting that the heavy rain makes your elephants so uneasy when the Asian elephants on another channel seem to revel in it. Risk of thunder and lightning, perhaps? Each to their own, and you know your charges so well.
We have the same in Charleston SC where one side of street has a downpour and the other is dry with sunshine. 🙂
Northern Ohio weather this week is forecast mid 50°f.
@@MirlitronOne Never understood why elephants pee in their drinking water and now how they can't associate a roof with not getting rained on.
I live in Florida, from Northern Ohio though. It will rain in my backyard here, and not drop in the front! LOL
Loved it when Adine first gave the towel to Khensani to dry off but Adine please also make sure you look after yourself. You were soaked to the skin. You are such an integral part of the elephants' wellbeing and self care is extremely important in order that you can continue with your amazing contribution to their lives.
I noticed that also ❤ Adine is really amazing. ❤ A big shout out to Khensani for all her behind the scene hard work!❤
I know why the elephant’s love her❤❤❤
@lindawalker8312, Adine's concern for Khensani--in this case--and for all of the staff under her leadership, is Adine in actuality taking great care of herself. That is what a good leader does: she recognizes and cares for those under her leadership, and by doing so, she is actually taking care of herself since they are the ones who have her back, her welfare, and oftentimes her safety in their hands and hearts during much of her given time at HERD while we, as armchair watcher/warriors, sit and worry needlessly and openly from our homes about the great white warrior's welfare. Adine is a valuable, needed, and much-loved HERD asset to be sure, but then so too are the men and women who help her make it all work 24/7. I remember a time not too long ago when the elephants and the white guides/photographers/doctors were always referred to by name while the non-white men who daily cared for the ellies (and the other non-whites who added daily substance to HERD) were not even considered, in most cases, important enough to be called or considered by their names. Many viewers seemingly then only cared enough about one human being and her family. It has been very encouraging to see Adine help to affect this change and to see staff and many viewers openly now start to express concern, recognition, and obvious appreciation for the carers and the others who work diligently behind the scenes. The old African proverb truly applies here: "IT TAKES A VILLAGE".
I applaud, and greatly admire Adine for the changes (including attitudes) she has helped to bring about through her caring and effective leadership in creating a truly genuine family at HERD. Now, if the carers would allow, it would be nice to learn a little bit more about the carers' family life and their families outside of HERD (just as we have a slight glimpse of Adine's family life and children outside of HERD).🐘🧑🏽🔬👨🔬👩🏽🔧🧝
Yes Adine😮 has a big heart she so sweet and she looks out for her team and her 🐘 good job Adine love all of you please be blessed and safe🎉😂❤
I love this thread of comments! So wholesome and kind. I'm proud to be a member of this HERD family!🥰
That was an incredible rain. At least no thunder and lightning. Phabeni seems to like his new family. I am glad that everything is going well. ❤
I live in Connecticut U S A and have observed wildlife closely over my lifetime. My experiences have led me to believe almost , if not all, wildlife becomes uneasy during heavy rain or wind. It disrupts their senses of sight , hearing and smell causing anxiety. That is my take on it as a woodsman.
I agree. Also, it's a special case for elephants. They communicate over great distances with low frequency rumbles that propagate through the ground. They detect this through their feet. A heavy storm usually comes with lightning and thunder that would make a huge ground-propagated din. Even the downpour of heavy raindrops on the ground would just have the ground buzzing with low frequency noise. They are big animals that often live out on open plains, where lightning might be a threat, as well.
@@donnievance1942 well said.👍🏻🇺🇸
Sai che hai ragione Michelangelo?? Specie se arriva un'acquazzone con tuoni e lampi!
@@vivianaiacomelli3080 Thank you for your reply. What is your language so I can look up your comment?
@@vivianaiacomelli3080 Italian?
Wow his natural instinct to stay with his heard. He wanted to nurse for comfort and try to get back to Linda. So precious to see that he finds comfort with them.
Aww Phabeni was like I don’t want to leave my new elephant mama! He is such a sweetheart.
It seems like Phabeni is taking things in stride these days. Thank you Adine and your Human Herd🙏🏻🐘 (Jabu and Lundi are very protective, that's another great sign).
I would also like to add how nice it is to get to see Khensani in her role at the orphanage . Adine and Khensani are strong positive role models for other young ladies who may make caring for wildlife their career and mission in life :)
Baby K is definitely already a leader
Not an ounce of jealousy in that sweetie. ❤
Phabeni's care givers are amazing. Wonderful work and wonderful people!
❤😂🐘 Hilarious. What a pampered little boy! Milk, blanket, patted down dry! ❤ Wonderful to see how caring you are towards all of the elephants. So precious. ❤🙏🐘💐
Phabeni is such a cool customer. He was ready to take off with Lundi and Jabu and hope her milk came in!😅 What a brave boy. Love you all, please stay warm
He's definitely bonded now. It's
so wonderful & healthful that he has a momma influence again. I
can only hope that his poor birth mom is well & somehow thriving. I'm afraid that if alive, she's still grieving. It's hopelessly hard to lose your babe. Especially not knowing that he's
alive & rescued, in the best of ways. Bittersweet! 😢
I’m just so overwhelmed by the carer’s dedication to love and care for the Herd, come rain and shine ❤❤❤ thank you so much ❤
poor Lundi was so upset. "Hugs, my girl!" ❤
Seemed like Phabeni wanted to follow Jabu and Lundi to the Homestead. It was heart warming and heartbreaking simultaneously. 😍😯🐘🍼
I was stressed just watching but you guys were so calm. Once I realized how calm you all were I was able to relax. Just another reason why Herd is so successful with orphan elephants. Thanks for sharing. It’s interesting to see all the different parts of the day and how cleverly you all handle them.
Cheers KHENSANI and thank you, essential behind and front scenes task, work and LOVE you all put on. Congrats
Thank you Khensani, we all appreciate your hard work.
YES! It's definitely just as important as everything else. Cheers to you for giving her a shout out! 👍💕 Thank you from me too, Khensani! 🤗👏🙌👍💗
Heavy rain means the big elephants are unable to hear or smell when danger is close by so it makes sense that they would work hard to protect the baby from all angles. Wonderful to see the lovely Khensani and the work she does. The young ladies of the world look to each other for inspiration.
Heavy rain also often comes with lightening. Big animals out on an open plain would be somewhat at risk for that. Also, with lightening comes thunder. Elephants are very sensitive to low frequency noise. Their own low frequency rumbles propagate through the ground and allow them to communicate at great distances. To an elephant a heavy storm probably presents a furious racket beyond our perception, in particular low frequency bursts coming through the ground that they feel through their feet.
Thx for the explanation. ❤
Wow?! I never thought about the danger of lightning to the animals. Thank you.
z@donnievance1942
I never know that elephants were frightened of heavy rain. Bless them all and I hopebthey all got undercover from it. ❤❤ 🐘🐘🐘🐘 ❤❤
Poor Lundi was so upset she threw the bush! Like always Phabeni remained confident and calm. Love to hear their trumpets. Thabk you carers for being so dedicated! ❤🐘
Little Phabini endured an enormous amount of stress when orphaned and on his own before being rescued. He was deprived of milk and food and was very vulnerable and weak. It will take time before he is strong enough to endure nature's elements. The team did an excellent job to ensure his well-being. Can't express how wonderful Lundi is with that baby boy. Jabu too. What a gift they are.
Cara Aliso ben detto, ciao.
@@vivianaiacomelli3080 💗
@@allisoncompeaux3981 😊🤗🫠🩷
These videos are just such a joy to watch. Phabeni's joy at meeting his future family is everything. I can't wait to see him with Timi and Khanyisa playing together.
I suppose with all that excitement, he is going to have a nap just like me😂 have a great day ❤❤❤
😂😂 going to sleep like the baby he is. Naps cure all 😴
Khensani has the best job in the world! 🥰
She's a gem for sure just like the rest of the Carers and Adine!
@@katieciccoianni4415 Yes they are all angels on earth, every one of them 😇
What gorgeous,wonderful rain to fill the dams and refresh the earth for all the animals.
I was holding my breath with little Phaebini while Lundi and Jabu were excited. He seemed to take it in stride. What a lovely little chap he is becoming.
Thank you to Adine and all the caregivers.
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Gosh! Phabeni looked so tiny under Lundi & Jabulani! I was nervous for him when Lundi & Jabulani got upset, but the Herd team did a great job getting everyone home. Your the best! ❤🐘👨👩👧👦
Lovely to see how quickly Phabeni is forming an attachment with Lundi, and vice-versa
I think phabeni likes the rain!
Oh my what a downpour! So glad everyone is safe--That was quite a commotion! So sweet that Phabeni wanted to stay with Lundi and Jubulani!
OMG Phabeni looks just like a puppy being dried off coming in from the rain! ❤
This little bull has to be the cutest new 'superhero' on the planet. He looks even more adorable wearing his new blankies/capes 🥰 so lovely to see him happy with his new ellie family. The amount of patience, care and love from everyone at HERD is wonderful to watch.
good morning everyone ! have a nice week !! thank you so much for sharing this adorable but so wet video !! we can see how much Phabeni loves to be with Lundi !! amazing ! he likes the rain too he doesn’t stay under the Lundi’s belly !!! but He wanted to stay with mum !!! but no no no Lundi and Jabulani didn’t want to go under the canopy 😊 !!!!!! it was a very storm rain !!!! see you soon !!! stay warm THANK YOU AGAIN 💕🐘☔️🌧️🐘💕🐘💕🌧️☔️
Cara Clodi ,gli elefanti amano bagnarsi, perfino il piccolino Phabeni.Ciao
Adine is the BEST! She’s so down to earth; willing to get dirty & rained on, sleeping with the babies, etc. ❤️👏👏👏👏🐘👍
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For a sec thought Lundi would walk into the Orphanage with Phabeni to keep him safe from the rain.
I was thinking the same.☺️
LUNDI in the orphanage is amazing
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She was like, "GET IN HERE NOW! DANGER DANGER!"@@Dnvr8083
Wow! When it rains it pours there. That storm would scare anybody! Little Phabeni is safe and warm now.
Isn't it so wonderful that even in the middle of all that Lundi stops for a minute to let the baby suckle. And that both Jabu and Lindi try to shelter the orphan they really don't know yet, ( and somehow don't step on him!). Watching them turns me into a complete 'mush' ❤💘💗 🐘
Remembers how Phabeni came to be lost, it did warm my ❤ he didn't panic (just his protective AlloMom🐘 & Big Brother🐘). The respect you ALL give each other, Animal to Human & Vice Versa is exampled here❤. You've done all this by love, not chains & whips🙏❗
That baby elephant is so cuties I wish I could hug him.
Adine, I enjoyed reading your written account of this episode.
Lundi's twirling fascinates me.
Phabeni looked unphased, as if he wondered why everyone was concerned.
Respect to Khensani for all her work behind the scenes. ❤
I never knew there would be this difference. Asian elephants at Elephant Natural Park, ENP absolutely love and rejoy the heavy rain. The basically have a party day when it rains. Probably because it rains a lot there, right?
Correct. Your assumption would be spot on.
I think it was a great experience for Phabeni, knowing that Lundi and Jabu protect him and then Adine takes over for warmth and comfort bottle in his fresh little bedroom. Another new experience for him as he grows and learns. Lundi knows he is safe nearby and she will remember Khanyisa did the same. All is well and it was heartwarming to see. Phabeni needs to grow a bit bigger and stronger before he joins the nursery group in the homstead. Lundi, Uncle Jabu and Mambo will be just a trunk away through the fence there where he can touch them in the homestead. Patience. They might also change the procedures or even mama but either way, his life stories are just beginning for the little guy.
Penso che la mamma adottiva sia proprio Lundi.
Already, he could write a book w/ all he's been through.
It would definitely be at the top of The Best Sellets List! Hmmm, maybe a fund raiser? ❤😊
So cute how they cover him in a blanket and lovingly untuck his little ears from under it, adjusting it perfectly ❤
The maternal instinct is strong in Lundi, she is remarkable! 💗
My anxiety was beyond, I was so scared Phabeni would get hurt between Lundi and Jabulani swirling massive bodies. Quite surprised Phabeni seemed to be calm throughout the ordeal. ❤️🐘❤️
How nicely cared for, that young one. Thank you!
Phabeni seems very unbothered😎 He’s a very brave little guy! Thank you for sharing this slice of life with us! Always a pleasure to see Phabeni, Lundi and Jabulani doing what they do! Keep up your excellent work.
I can't imagine being next to those gigantic agitated elephants and trying to manage the situation - well done everyone💚
The heavy rain makes it impossible to hear (& probably makes it hard to smell) predators. It makes many animals nervous, unless they're on an open plain where they can see what's coming.
Phabeni is really bonding with his new family.
Phabeni was loving it. That was like play to him at moment as he wont have highly tuned senses yet, out in the rain with momma lundi and jabu in full protect mode spi spinning around him in the middle his tiny elephant frame but happy and a feeling of😊 safety and protection he could only get from a herd he wouldnt of had since he lost his
Wow! That was an exciting start of the day. Lundi went into protection mode in a minute. I was scared for Phabeni in case he got knocked by Lundis' twirling around. Lovely to see Khensani doing her " mixology" stuff. Thanks for the video. You all look like big drips now.😂😂😂😂
Phabeni is so precious 💕 who knew these huge creatures would be scared of rain. Come on in from the rain phabeni! Must keep you dry and warm ❤️🥰😍
You can sure see the love between this group, animal and human.
🫶The no question, protection and safety for Phabeni’s interests are perfectly displayed here. The rains 🌧️ came full scale, and the elephants, Lundi and Jabu’s, instincts to keep the most vulnerable, safe from harm or injury. 💚🐘 🐘🐘🌿💞
These elephants are so lucky to be with you guys! You are wonderful. They are wonderful. I love elephants.
That was very interesting- clearly you can see the elephants’ distress. Herd staff handled that wonderfully!! Amazing! Great post!
I'm so impressed by the amount of love and respect in your interaction with the elephants, the way you listen to them, and care for them, it's heart-blowing 🐘❤🧡💛
Sono d'accordo!
Whew! All the drama & excitement, lol! Such a blessing when the rains come down, but a mighty rain brings mighty uproar!
Phabeni is drinking so well now. I remember the days when he'd fuss & couldn't seem to settle with the bottle. He'll soon be serving himself just like Khanyisa.
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Wow! That some heavy rain! Phabeni wanted to stay with Lundi. Didn’t seem too bothered by the rain like everyone else! So cute. There is definitely a different energy between the boy and girl. It’s interesting. Love to all!💙💗😁🙏💥❗️
Wow. I guess there was a lesson learned: As soon as you see rain, get the baby elephant to safety. Thank God Phabeni wasn't hurt during the turmoil and hopefully won't get sick from being wet and cold.
Love the trumpeting and the way Lundi chucks the branches...just how I feel when it pours!
What a pampered baby.Love the way the mom and dad circling tryin to protect him
Goodness, that was so precious- Phabeni didn't want to leave Lundi & Jabu and they didn't want to leave him, either 😍😍❤❤❤
God the rain threw it down. I never knew heavy rain made the Ele's uneasy.
I was getting a little worried for Phabeni, bless him. Lundi and Jubalani are very caring Ele's though. Phabeni didn't mind the rain 😅.
Thank u Adine, Joshua and Co and of course Lundi, Jubalani and little Phabeni with his new blanket too 🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘🥰🐘 xx
Wow! Stunning video! Drama of the heavy rain created insightful and moving video images. So sweet that Phabeni wanted to stay by his new allomother.
Jabu! ❤ A veritable mountain of calm and security. I imagine to just be in his presence is a spiritual moment. To be his friend? A true blessing❣
Hello 🌹
Phabeni doesn't want go to home even it's raining.
And Adine running after him.
Phabeni is a Bad child sometimes as every child in the World.
Thanks for sharing
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Phabeni is a happy baby elephant 🎉
Wow, you know the little itty bitty baby boy was loving every moment of the rain and being with his mommie and Jabulani, oh baby boy Phabeni you are sooo loved around the world hugs and kisses to you little one
An exciting day for the elephants. Phabeni handled it very well.. Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to the next episode...❤❤
Everyone working at the Herd orphanage has the best job in the world. ❤💕
I send my love to my beautiful African elephants friends,God bless them everyday,as well of the good African people that take care of them.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
What an interesting video showing the ups and downs of raising Phabeni and how the elephants got nervous in a heavy rain. Also - so precious and heart warming to see Phabeni try to follow the herd ❤️❤️
Thanks!
Wow thank you so much for your kind support 😍🐘💚
I always look forward to new videos of the herd. I think Lundi is doing a wonderful job with Phabeni.
What an adventure for all and little Phabeni seemed to take it in stride. Very eventful day for all with the meeting and the rain. And the rain a blessing besides!
So impressed with all of your caretakers hard work! You and them are a team of dedicated and very special people. Even more proof that Angels Walk The Earth
The only one who doesn't look bothered or uneasy due to the rain is little Phabeni. He's just so happy to be with his new mother-figure, Lundi. 💕 He's starting to blossom! 💗
Oh my...the day in the lives of HERD. So much activity and coordination to get everyone home. Adine and carers dripping wet...thank you for helping Phabeni home.
I have come to realise that you can't make an elephant do ANYTHING it doesn't want to! I'm glad that you managed to get Phabeni back inside the nursey because it would be awful if he got a chill and got sick or worse! I'm so glad that Lundi seems to care for him and Jabu was so kind and hopefully one day in a few years time, little Phabeni will grow to be a majestic bull elephant just like Jabu and Sebawe! Thanks for all you do!
I’m glad you’ve got the rain! I had no idea elephants don’t like it.
They don’t mind gentle rain but this torrential downpour is too much for them, and definitely unsettles them. The wind too.
I love this herd and I love all of you that take care of them you do such a good job y’all are angels on earth for what you do thank you
Concordo cara Barbara.
Adine, what a GREAT umbrella. I'd stand under Jabu any day!
That was some major team work guys. Well done.
Im so happy to see Lundi and Phabeni bonding. How beautiful
Mooi kombersie. Stuur drukkies hier van uit die Kaap. Runette
Thanks