Why Elephant Needs Water For More Than Just Drinking | 4K | Zimbabwe | Wild Travel | Robert E Fuller
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Elephants need to drink around 200 litres of water a day, so waterholes draw huge herds. But, when I travelled to Somalisa Camp in Zimbabwe, I found that waterholes aren't just for drinking.
I travelled as a guest of Wildfoot Travel: www.wildfoottravel.com/ who offer bespoke wildlife holidays.
Date filmed: October 2023
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ABOUT THIS FILM
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I travelled to Somalisa camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Hwange is the largest protected areas in Zimbabwe and home to 45,000 elephants.
There were lots of elephants all around camp, but my guide More knew a very special place called Kennedy 2 Pan to watch them coming to a waterhole at sunset.
African Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth, standing up to 13 feet tall, weighing over 5 tonnes, and living in huge herds of up to 100 individuals.
The herd that I saw coming into the waterhole was one of the biggest I've ever seen. It was a breeding herd, comprised of closely related females and their young which was led by the largest, oldest and most experienced female, known as the matriarch.
Elephants need to drink up to 200 litres of water a day so water holes draws these herds to the area. But don't just use the waterholes for drinking. They use it to cool off too in the blistering 40C/104F temperatures.
Regulating their own body temperature is a big problem for elephants as they can’t sweat and so they use water to cool themselves down. And, the wrinkles on the elephant’s skin have a fascinating ability - the power to hold water!
And the water hole provides them with another opportunity to cool down - mud baths! They cake their skin with a thick layer of mud to help lower their body temperature and the wrinkles help the mud stay put. The mud has other benefits too - acting as a sunscreen and as a parasite deterrent!
As the sun goes down, the scene at the waterhole becomes even more magical. The dust is lit up in the fiery red sunlight and everything turns a rich, golden orange.
It has been amazing to spend this time with these elephants, to see them come together, to drink, bathe and have fun. And see the methods they use to keep themselves cool under the power of the African sun.
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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Somalisa Camp
01:25 Heading off in search of elephants
01:39 Arriving at Kennedy 2 Pan
02:07 Big herd of elephant arrives
02:51 Elephants drinking at the waterhole
04:10 Elephants enjoy mud baths
06:18 Elephants at sunset
07:33 Conclusion
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The tours look incredible. I have more repair surgery. Hopefully after that, I can attend one. Fantastic!
I think the best part of our Kenya tour was the safaris. Elephants are such wonderful wonderful animals, the matriarchy is magnificent, they're all soooo intelligent , noble yet gentle. The babies splashing in the water are pure joy.
People need to stop using them as tourist bait, rides etc in places like India etc
We need to teach more about how intelligent and caring and emotional and wonderful animals are....
Thank heaven we started realizing what a gift Ellie's are and have been rescuing and saving them from extinction!!!💖
Yes elephants are so special 🐘
Thank you, Mr. Fuller. I had the opportunity to visit an African waterhole because of you!
Oh great where did you go 🐘
I meant I could see elephants and zebras and baboons in Africa because your work.
Thank you!
Let us all learn about the natural world we share.
Slowing down their activity and movement sure does bring out their beauty and majestic power. They’re absolutely astounding….thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed the elephants 🐘
Thank you for taking us on a adventure elephants are amazing and sweet animals
Yes they are!
Just amazing photography, Robert. Elephants are one of my favorite animals to watch. Thank you so much for this.
Thank you for this, elephants are my absolute favorite, i can't get enough of them. ❤❤🐘❤❤
Learnt more in this brief video about elephants than from the countless programmes in 80s/90s about animal wildlife in Africa. Thank you Robert loved it & great photography.
Thank you so much we have so much more to share from our trip to Zimbabwe
Thank you for taking us along on this glorious trip!❤❤❤
Thank you Robert my favorites elephants ❤🐘
Elephants are so smart!!🙂
Hi, Robert! Magnificent animals and video!!!
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The sheer enjoyment of the elephants at the watering hole en masse is something I've never seen before. TY
You need to look up elephant nature park channel.. You'll get to see how happy they are at the river ❤
What a beautiful video thank you for all that you do your amazing.
The music, the video, the country itself.....Magnificent! 🕊
Thanks 😊
So beautiful and inspiring ❤️
As always..your documentary is fabulous!! You make it interesting and educational. Thank you so much, Robert.
Stay well and be safe 🙏 💖
Texas Nana
Oh thanks glad you enjoyed it 🐘 it was amazing being back in Zimbabwe this year it really is an amazing place
Wow. Each and every animal has actions that are for reasons. Like spa days. Muddy baths to cool the skin. Awesome to see. We can really learn from them very smart. Such beauty looking into the eyes. Ellies are absolutely amazing. Awesome footage Robert. ❤
Thanks 🙏 glad you enjoyed the beautiful elephants of Zimbabwe
Thanks for taking us along on this fantastic journey and for always sharing! As usual I really enjoyed to watch ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much the elephants 🐘 are amazing 😊
Thanks for taking us along. Spectacular!!
Excellent video really enjoyed
Watch the elephants your footage was amazing.
What a beautiful video, these magnificent animals.
Elephant also has a strong memory as well.
God is glorious in all his amazing and beautiful creations!
Alhamdulillah
I totally agree
A great video. I love elephant's and it's wonderful to see them doing well and being protected from poachers.
Maravilloso reportaje y excelente fotografía ✴️✨️💛🦓🦧🐘 💚
Thanks 😊
Thank you Robert for showing me something I will never be able to see in person❤❤
Thanks 🐘 I love to share my wildlife adventures and stories 🐘🐘
Thank you for the lovely video. I love elephants.
ITS WONDERFULL
PROTECTERS OF EARTH NATURE &CLIMATES BIODIVIERCITY
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Loved seeing the little elephants having fun playing in the water and mud!
Wonderful!! A large group of elephants is impressive. It seemed like I was in Zimbabwe too, but it was even more zoomed in and I was looking at the screen carefully.👀😲 Especially the zoomed-in eyes and the sunset at the feet, I feel something conveyed. 🐘✨
Thank you for the wonderful video. I hope I can dream of elephants tonight.🌛🌠
🐘 Glad you enjoyed the film
I am in LOVE with your videos!! Your camera work is cinematic and it just makes me love these magnificent African animals so much more! I can’t wait to see more bird videos too! ❤
Thank you so much 😀🐘 glad you are enjoying my channel
Precious creatures!
Robert -
Stunning footage of such majestic African elephants and wildlife.
Thank you for sharing such an informative and beautiful segment of your journey.
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Glad you enjoyed the elephants of Zimbabwe it really is a special place 🐘
Superb filming. Thank you for sharing, Robert.
Thank You REF for taking me on a safari I willl, sadly, probably never get to take. Beautiful!!
Thanks for watching 🐘 If you can’t make it there we will bring the wildlife to you 🐘🐘😁
Marvellous film, especially in the Golden Hour. looking at elephants is always very relaxing, I am jealous of the mud bath, think that is better for your skin than all those creams, but the wrinkles don't go away I see. Only playing in the mud under a Golden African SUN, that MUST BE GORGEOUS🧜♂🌹🌱🌿🌾😃
Beautiful 🐘
Breathtaking video. Thank-you so very much. God bless your work.
Cinematography is wonderful 👍
Elephants are adorable especially the little ones.
Breathtaking. Barely any words to describe what i just watched. 💙🐘💛🐘💜🐘💚🐘❤
Thank you!!!
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Thank you glad you enjoyed it 🐘
It’s a team effort my camera crew and our guide plus the elephants for being so awesome 🤩🐘🐘🐘
@@RobertEFuller the lil babies are soooo cute. Oh my gosh. Your very blessed my friend.💕🙏🐘
Something about elephants, ♥️
Oh yea there certainly is 🐘🐘🐘
Lovely video Robert a joy to watch.
Hi Robert I really enjoyed this video. You captured on film these magnificent elephants having fun in the water Spa Day. And all of the other animals that share that water hole. The sunset was beautiful. I am looking forward to watch a lot of your excellent videos. Cindy USA
stunning video!
Climate change is impacting these animals so much. Horrible actually. Such majestic creatures. We must pay attention.🙏❤️. Gorgeous photography, Sir.
Beautiful! Ty Robert
Absolutely marvelous and beautiful camera work. What an adrenaline rush that must have been! Your choice of background music was magical too!
Glad you liked the elephants 🐘
the filming editing is a group effort with my team and our guides making sure we have the best viewing opportunity
🍃Elephants are magnificent they are so powerful and gentle simultaneously truly special spirits. Robert your photography is outstanding ❤🍃
Thank you 😊🐘 my team are filming with me and our guide More shared a special part of Africa with us 🐘🐘
@@RobertEFuller 🍃Well you, More and your team are gifted and talented to bring us viewers such beauty. 🤗🍃
Wonderful animals,may they stay safe from any humans who want to harm them.
Elephants are family. ❤️🐘❤️
Exceptional images.
Just beautiful tu for sharing
Very informative and beautiful video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing Robert,
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you for sharing ❤
This was such an amazing presentation, it actually made me tear up to see at the end. Robert Fuller, thank you so much for your efforts and work. Stunning! Heart grabbing narration and music.
No place more incredible than Africa really want to go on a safari one of life goals and see the amazing wildlife especially elephants
fantastic!!! picture quality is better than BBC
Oh thanks 😊 me and my team were very lucky to see so many amazing elephants
Thank you very much for that video!!❤❤❤
Glad you liked it, lots more to come from Zimbabwe!
Very elegant
❤Wow, Robert...you do it all, safaris, artist, care of wildlife!!! Exciting. Thanks for taking us here. I've seen, on PBS, trips the elephants take yearly, hundreds of miles to find the old watering hole or place where it will rain. The matriarch always remembers this place from years ago. What is the temperature there in Fahrenheit?? Thanks, again. Beautiful!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks a million for this awesome video, REF! You really are a master!
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One of my favorite videos by you, Robert. Absolutely amazing. Just wow. TY! 💕
Even the music was magical
Nice video. Fantastic shots! Like it.
Ividiyo enhle yendlovu zeHwange!
This beautiful
Прекрасное видео😍
Super.
This channel’s quality is comparable to Ntnl Geographic 🙇♀️
Thank you very much.
Thank you!!!
I also have rode an elephant boy was he huge
Thanks for your video's
Elephants ears are shaped like AFRICA🔥🦋✍🏾
Fantastic 🐘🔥
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whats the song you used around 7:00 ?
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why do they turn the drinking water into a muddy sludge? do they still drink it after rolling around in it? all other animals that rely on that water must love when these guys stir it into a nasty mess
Can a diving board, maybe sponsored by this channel, be put in at the watering hole?
It would have to be a strong one if it’s for the elephants 🐘 😆
You say elephants largest animal
You never been to Walmart. Plus sale on. All kinds of honking, grunting, grumbling. You safer with those elephants. 😂