The new Thula Thula matriarch ?

From being totally dispersed for days, the herd gathered together again today, moving up north of the game reserve. We did not see them close to the resting place of Frankie...
But watch this video , and see how Marula seems to have the same strong and feisty temper as her mother Frankie. Maybe our new Matriarch ?
We shall see what happens in the next couple of months.
Replacing the great Frankie as Matriarch will be a challenging task.

[@JamesAdams-ev6fc]

Having read both Elephant Whisperer and Elephant in my Kitchen, I'll miss Frankie, but the idea that the herd will survive and thrive is tremendously comforting. May Thula Thula go on forever! Thanks for the update. 💕🐘👏

[@AnnetteNiemtzow]

She walks in big footprints. May she and her family thrive.

[@celindacochran6977]

Wow! That really was a big push! Poor ellie fell and let us know she was surprised! Why did she get pushed? I saw Frankie's son come up and stand there. Was he saying ok ladies cool off? Are they grieving Frankie?

[@anneruthbarrett3224]

Ilanga protecting the herd...interesting times

[@linda6987]

Do not pass! Do not collect $200.00! Watching them on video you have NO idea how large they are! Beautiful beautiful animals! I need a hug from one! ♥️🐘♥️

[@annickborys2465]

Elle risquait des fractures, ce qui est terrible chez les éléphants.

[@4winfree]

Beautiful moment!✨

[@bozach99]

Amazing, read all the Thula books. How I hope to visit Thula sometime.

[@annickborys2465]

Oui elle a été poussée . Vous savez tres bien que vous et votre vehicule ont provoqué l’irritation de celui qui a fait ce geste , pour partir plus vite.

[@bhushangosavi2445]

You are doing great work..God bless you

[@garys8415]

The family first 🕊

[@annickborys2465]

Ah bon ! Une éléphante qui tombe?!

[@tamarynleighwilkinson9324]

Is Nana no longer the matriarch?

[@alexseiler7788]

Nana is still alive, yes?

[@anneruthbarrett3224]

Yes

[@manellahartmann9622]

Sorry Who is Franky?

[@michele21auntiem]

She was the female matriarch who just passed away. Died in Jan 2021

[@tamarynleighwilkinson9324]

@@michele21auntiem I thought Nana was the matriarch and Frankie was second to Nana?

[@michele21auntiem]

@@tamarynleighwilkinson9324 That may be correct but either way Frankie died.

[@user-gg7js2il1g]

🐘💐💐💐👏👏👏