I am awed by the behavior of these magnificent animals - Jabu’s calm steadiness, Lundi’s maternal acceptance, Phabeni’s curiosity and lack of fear! I feel so privileged to have witnessed this moment. Thank you all for sharing it with us and for your tireless dedication to the herd. This little boy has a bright future ahead, thanks to you.
He's going to make it. Human companionship is one thing. Being accepted by the female elephants is the next level for his mental health. Well done HERD.
What an amazing elephant Lundi is. Almost immediately accepting Phabeni and acting like a protective mum. I just love these elephants. They are amazing, intelligent and beautiful creatures. The careres do a wonderful job looking after this special herd.
Tho we're scattered around the globe, it feels like we're all wide-eyed in a huddle seeing the miracle of their connection. Bless you for putting it so well. 🐘🦋
@@dragonflykisses57Neither did l. Possibly we weren't expecting it because most 4 legged creatures have them at the other end - like cows or all the way along like dogs. 😊
I'm so happy for Phabeni! He's so tiny but so courageous and confident around the big elephants who come visit him! And Lundi, sweet Lundi, is once again so warm and lovely to the orphans and was more than happy to comfort Phabeni. Jabulani's calm demeanour is always reassuring, too. Phabeni's personality is shining brighter day by day, and I can't wait to see more of his development! Thank you HERD!
It is 340 in the morning and Portland Oregon and I woke up and got to see this wonderful bundle of joy. It just makes my heart happy I can see him smiling. I am so proud of him. I want to thank everyone there at the herd guys are a blessing to this world. Thank you so much and I am so looking forward to watching him grow he will outlive me. Thanks to you I love his attitude. Personality is excitement. He is come so far it broke my heart to see him broken when you first got him, but it enjoys my heart for him to so excited every day and rambunctious. Thank you.
I'm in Portland as well and up way too early! It's always emotional for me to see the orphans suckle for the first time because I know they haven't experienced that since they lost their mama. It fills my heart with warmth to see this little guy warming up to the herd as he has.
I'm up at 5am in the Yukon straight up from you all! I guess our spidey senses just knew this amazing moment was coming today. Aww Lundi is so wonderful. He isn't as bold as Khanyisa, but he latched on like a champ and she wanted to lead him away. He was actually standing close to Jabu for comfort! So amazing ❤❤😂
How absolutely selfless Lundi is and how absolutely brave and trusting of Lundi little Phabeni is. Thank you to the wonderful team at Herd for your absolute devotion to these magnificent creatures.
You all are the reason why this has been so successful with Phabeni and the HERD!! You rock! Thank you for your unconditional love for Phabeni and the HERD. 🤝😘🤗
This cooperation, and the connection between all humans and elephants involved here is sooo amazing and wonderful. The way all communicate with each other, the way Phabeni and Lundi turn to their carers for reassurance is one of a kind! This is true teamwork and mutual love! 😍
We are so blown away! Thank you for your kind words. We are feeling the love big time for this special orphan, Lundi and Jabulani and the all the elephants about to meet Phabeni!
Oh my goodness! I started crying almost before the video started…I’ve wanted him to make friends with the herd and it’s finally happening! I’m just over joyed for this little guy. I don’t know why I am so connected to him in this way but I’ve literally prayed for him to have a good life. It’s because of you and your caretakers that this beautiful moment is upon us. Thank you all for caring so much and giving him a new and wonderful life! It’s just more than my heart can take at this moment…I’m a grown ass man and for some reason this little one has captured my heart! God bless you all and know that you are proof that Angels Walk The Earth
Amazing, Lundi is wonderful. Jabu is just the gentle guardian of the herd! Pabeni now has a family. My heart is full. Thank you HERD for all that you do.😊
What a precious time when Lundi accepts Phabeni. To allow Phabeni to suckle. This would have brought emotional feelings to Phabeni of his mother he lost. ❤🐘💕
Phabeni is so courageous being surrounded and unaffected by those big gentle giants in between him. Phabeni you are so adorable and such a big boy!! 😊❤🐘
The sprightly outing in the video before and now Phabeni being adopted properly by dear Lundi, always a trustworthy allo-mother…and all the professional and loving help from the carers, Adine and all of HERD…this world still has encouraging stories like that to offer 🥰
Very beautiful to see the orphan be accepted. He is no longer an orphan but a member of the herd. Elephants can teach many humans what life is to be. Compassion, acceptance, protection, and love. Many other qualities they can teach us.
Today is the Phabeni day !! happiness is everywhere in the world ! how this tiny baby comes to meet these 2 giants without to be scary or shy !! I am breathless to see how he feels good but how he miss her mum sucking quickly Lundi ! like Khanyisa did it ! adorable Phabeni !! January 26 is a great day and a more great day has to come with the entire herd ! Baby Phabeni was so funny this morning with his friends !! unbelievable !😂😂 thank you to all of you to share this marvel moment ! unique moment !!! 💕🐘💕🐘💕 🎈👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Watching this little guy from the time of his rescue until now, I believe he will be a great leader of the herd one day. He seems very intelligent, resourceful, and adapts very quickly to what's happening around him. Thanks to all of you who help him and other little ones grow and thrive. God bless.
Actual elephant herds are matriarchal led by an elderly female with males leaving when they grow up. While male elephants are largely solitary, the elders periodically mentor the younger bachelors which is essential to they learning good behaviour.
Oh Wow! I'm really overcome with emotion😭. They look like a family, and seeing Baby P suckling is beyond words. My heart is over flowing from the sweetness and tenderness of this beautiful scene😘😘😘. Thank you dear carers of the Herd! You are so so loved by all of us!💖
So sweet. Such a brave little bull and I love how motherly Lundi is towards him. Love to watch these videos....give a big hug to Khanyisa for me. XXXOOO
It's absolutely so amazing to see Phabeni suckle and for Lundi to offer herself. You can see she is a good caring mother. And you can see she will protect him as they do look out for one another. Phabeni is very intelligent and fearless of the elephants size. He seems to be comfortable fitting in with the bigger elephants. Nature close up at its best at work. Thank you HERD for sharing. I was so touched. I love these elephants and admire all the work Adine and the workers do.❤❤❤
Lundi is SUCH a great Auntie. So happy this baby was accepted into the herd. Bless you all and thank you for saving and helping these beautiful and majestic creatures. 🙏🏽🐘😇⭕️❌🫂
What a beautiful moment! Now, he feels safe. Jabulani is the perfect daddy of the herd, and Lundi is a wonderful mother to the orphans. He is so brave. I just love him!
Look at the little baby. So calm. It's beautiful the bigger elephants go right into protective mode. I'm so happy to see Phabeni with her new family. That's where he belongs. Thank you people for all your care, love and patience.❤
He's so tiny! He really latched onto Lundi's nipple. He's not shy at all. He decided pretty quickly that Lundi is now his mum. Beautiful video. Thanks so much for sharing that special meeting with all of us. ❤
I’m so excited that he has taken to suckle on Lundi, such a brave little boy. I’ve been so waiting for this moment. You must all be overjoyed with this positive interaction. Thank you so much for all your hard work. 💙All of you right down to the people who do the things we don’t get to see. 💙It takes a dedicated team to carry out such important work. Thank you for sharing.❤
Well-said! Thrilled to see Phabeni finally suckle! What a brave little bull, he is 🛡 🐘 🛡 We have all been awaiting for this pivotal moment... Abundant thanks + praise to the HERD Team... BRAVO! 💞
I feel privileged to have watched this extraordinary adoption masterclass by Adine and her elephant and human helpers. Elephants display love in such amazingly practical ways. ❤
Ich bin immer wieder so begeistert von Euren Filmen und eurem Alltag mit den Elefanten! Ich bewundere Eure intensive Arbeit, sehe aber auch die große Liebe zu den Tieren ❤. Ich glaube, dass es aber genau an Adine und ihrem tollen Team liegt, dass Jabulani und Lundi so entspannt mit den neuen Waisenkinder umgehen❤. Es ist soooo schön euch zuzuschauen. Liebe Grüße aus Germany 😊😊
For some reason, when little baby wanted to suckle, it made me tear up. I was thinking how much he must have missed his momma, and she him when they got separated. To see beautiful Lundi accept Phaebini is so wonderful. She will be a great new "momma" to him. The last little bit with Phaebini standing between these two majestic animals was so heartwarming. Blessing to all of you for such care, support, and love to our little boy, Khynasia, and all at HERD. Thank you. 🩵🐘🩵🐘
Amen 😭🥰😍 For some reason, as soon as he arrived, I felt Phabeni's trauma in losing his Mum even more acutely than I did with Khanyisa. To be clear, Khanyisa has her very own place in my heart. Perhaps it was because he was so skinny and not taking his bottles calmly like 'Special K' did. Who knows? I'm glad it was Lundi (and her perfectly unique ears). Here's to all 18 elephants continuing to grow, thrive and LOVE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is the best thing I’ve seen this week!! It seems like it couldn’t have gone better. Sweet little Phabeni has a foster mom at last. I think he feels the love that surrounds him from ellies and humans. And maybe from all of us around the world😄
Hip hip hooray!!! 🎉🎈🎊 Couldn't have asked for a better outcome & how emotional it was! 😭🤧Phabeni approached the situation with no qualms whatsoever, extraordinary for a little baby. I'm so happy for him, the herd & for all of you who have helped make this happen 👏👍 Makes all your efforts, worry & sleepless nights worth it 🥰🙏❤️🐘
Lucky little guy. He has a new mommy and a big brother to protect him. He never had it so good. You are all angels. There is a special place in heaven for people like you.
Oh what a beautiful heart warming moment between Phabeni and Lundi, all because of your care and love for these beautiful Elephants 🐘, Adine you and all your wonderful carers are absolutely amazing. ❤❤❤❤.Di England 🏴.
Oh, how awesome was that??!! You brave little man, Phabeni. You beautiful little bull. Lundi, you are so lovely, inside and out. So accepting of the little ones that I've seen. My eyes were streaming along with Lundi's streaming. Must be a Mum thing lol. Congratulations all at HERD. God Bless you all xox
I have been waiting for this day…..tear of joy to see Lundi accept little Phabeni…..and his journey into the herd begins.😊 Well done all of you! Without your dedication and patience these orphans none of this would be possible. ❤❤
You have worked miracles with this little guy. At first, I must confess I did not think he would survive. Never been so pleased to be proved wrong. Phabeni is finally acting like a confident and playful baby ellie.
Oh wow....I have no words once again....wow wow this is so awesome to see....Well done Lundi....well done to all of you.... this is amaising work .....God bless you all.....
This is just some of the most amazing animal behavior and to see it captured on video practically in real time - I feel blessed to see such a thing happening. 💚💚💚Phabeni was so close to being not rescued at all and he seemed so emotionally and physically fragile at first, having been alone trying to protect himself in the bush, and now look at him! What a testament to the hard work, expertise, and compassion of Adine and all the staff at HERD! It's an amazing accomplishment and I wish Phabeni all the luck in the world getting adopted.🤗 It's nice to see some good news in the world.
Exhilarating Absolutely Exhilarating Lundi is Love on Legs. Endless love & Phabeni is all for it. Such a brave lil fella. He's always been a bit bullish, but now his personality is really becoming revealing. How exciting it must have been to actually nurse again. Phabeni too, gonna be accepted & loved by this magical herd. shivers ❤😂
I have never seen such a big, wide stream of 'tears' (emotional glance) seen at Lundi face, not even with Khanyisha. She was extremely excited and emotional. What a great allomom she is. And what a milestone for Herd! ❤
What a sight for sore eyes, watching Phabeni walk up to Lundi and start suckling! It looked so natural, as if he were with his natural parents. Jabu's calming effect was evident. What a unique group of eles these are. I'm so happy and excited to see this expansion of the herd. But one step at a time ... Good job, everyone!🙏❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️
Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment. Phabeni looks completely confident and comfortable beside Jabulani. I imagined Phabeni thinking " I'm going to be just like Jabulani when I grow up! " I'm so impressed with Jabulani because he is so calm and patient. He seems to understand exactly what's happening. What a good role model for Phabeni! Lundi is so sweet, gentle and caring! I think she is happy and content to have another baby to care for. We love them very much! 💕
Truly an exciting video. The suspense in waiting to see if Lundi would accept Phabeni was overwhelming, and then it happened. So tender, so sweet. I can' wait until he meets everyone. Thank you HERD for caring and sharing.
Oh Happy Day. My heart is filled with joy seeing Lundi 🐘 accepting Phabeni 🐘 as her own. He is such a clever little bull. He takes everything in stride. Now it won't be long before Phabeni 🐘 meets the rest of the HERD. Thank you to Adine, Tigere and all of the carers who have assisted in Phabeni's 🐘 care. This is so exciting. Now we will see how the other females take to him. Such a Bubi 🐘 or Limpopo 🐘 as she seemed very interested in Phabeni 🐘 at the fence. Time will tell. 👏👏❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️
I am always amazed by the wisdom and kindness of elephants towards each other and their ability to understand that these orphans need taking care of. I hope that the relationship between this baby and Lundi grows and she truly becomes his mother.
How beautiful seeing this going on between these elephants. Phabeni doesn’t realize how much love he will receive between his human, elephant and worldwide families. It is such a wonderful treat seeing all this transpiring. Thank you Adine and everyone at HERD for sharing with all of us.
What JOY it is to see this. 4am in California and was having coffee with my husband chatting, and I just got up and said I must see this, he enjoyed it too. We love the HERD. Such passion for the baby Phabeni.❤❤❤ Thank You😊
Such majestic, caring sentient beings..I am filled with joy, but in particular for all the carers and the staff we don't see, the stress and worry must have been extreme ! Bless you all
This was amazing to see and so touching! I know that big bull's in the wild stay in thier own groups with other males. So this is quite fastinating seeing the herd comprised of bulls, cows and youngsters on down. A new dynamic as I understand it. The fact that all of them were rescued as babies helped this to be so. They have never known differently, just the way it is. Too cool!
Awwww, what we’ve all been waiting for. Lil precocious Phabeni getting right in Jabu’s space. 😍. Momma Lundi so excited and protective of her new lil guy. 😊
This is soo awesome! It really shows just how tiny Phabeni is! And Lundi is streaming so you know she's excited. she is such a good mother. So happy! My heart! ❤❤❤❤
Lundi & Jabulani are such good Ellie's, they both know little Phabeni needs a safe and loving family and they seem to welcome new babies into the herd like instantly. I'm sure the calmness atmosphere is partly that Phabeni being calm and not scared/nervous of them also helps a lot. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the herd will act with Phabeni joining them. Awesome job Lundi & Jabu you 2 are the best!! 🐘🐘🐘❤💞☺️
Welcome Son says Mama Lundi we will protect and love you very much and Jabu watches over you always too. Beautiful scenes and warming this ladies heart. Thank you Adine and all you angels on earth. 🩵💙
FANTASTIC!! Instinct takes over and everything happens as if they've been doing this for Ages!!! Love Phabeni.. He Needs A Cuddle for Me!! Love How He Runs Back to Adine for Reassurance... Thank You Herd Team for Sharing this AMAZING MOMENT!!!! WELL DONE EVERYONE.. IT'S TEAMWORK AT IT'S BEST!! ❤🐘❤🐘❤ I was Blubbering like A New Mom! All the anticipation.. Yes / No.. Wonderfully Awesome!! ❤🐘❤🐘❤ Mamma Lundi & Papa Jabu!!!!
This introduction was even more exciting than I had hoped! The way Lundi smelled and greeted Phabeni, then immediately turned around to protect him was awesome! Moving her leg forward so he could suckle, and the way he instinctively trusted her enough to do so, made my heart blossom with love. ❤ He seems so tiny next to Lundi and Jabu, but he knew he was safe with them. His original herd must have loved him very much and protected him. Thank you HERD, for giving little Phabeni care and a family to love.
Absolutely amazing and beautiful to watch this baby and his new heard just take him in. Thank you for all your hard work, love and support. You are all my heros! 💕🥰🐘🐘💕
This is so wonderful to see. I was worried for a little while when he just wanted to sleep in the reed bed instead of meeting the others. Looks like hes ready to start the next chapter😊
Wow. This is not just another heartwarming video of another orphan saved, but it shows just how brilliantly well you carers have come to understand the elephants as individuals as well as as a group. This clearly shows a long-term devotion to the project which makes me proud to support your efforts. Best wishes to you all.
Thank you, Adine , Herman & Joshua & Herd for filling my heart ❤️ with Joy . I'm crying because the Love the elephants have for each other and with Your Love = Heaven in my heart . May God bless everyone at Herd. Bless the elephants as well as Lamie, Scottie , and Nadi .
So very heart warming 😊 this proves that animals are better than us ❤..I love animals ❤ so much thank you for caring protecting and loving them and for everyones dedication to protecting them and this beautiful herd knows they are safe at sanctuary you have created for, MAY ALMIGHTY GOD THE FATHER BLESS YOU all 😊❤
The most humbling thing to watch, animals continue to show a higher level of compassion than humans do
Totally agree ... 💜
I am awed by the behavior of these magnificent animals - Jabu’s calm steadiness, Lundi’s maternal acceptance, Phabeni’s curiosity and lack of fear! I feel so privileged to have witnessed this moment. Thank you all for sharing it with us and for your tireless dedication to the herd. This little boy has a bright future ahead, thanks to you.
Perfect comment! Couldn't have said it better
DITTO!! 🙌🏼♥️♥️♥️
He's going to make it. Human companionship is one thing. Being accepted by the female elephants is the next level for his mental health. Well done HERD.
Lundi never ceases to amaze us with her mothering of orphans. She is incredibly special.
What an amazing elephant Lundi is. Almost immediately accepting Phabeni and acting like a protective mum. I just love these elephants. They are amazing, intelligent and beautiful creatures. The careres do a wonderful job looking after this special herd.
Tho we're scattered around the globe, it feels like we're all wide-eyed in a huddle seeing the miracle of their connection. Bless you for putting it so well. 🐘🦋
Lundi is one of the best Mom's you could ever ask for.
I didn't know they have teats in the front area. Amazing
@@dragonflykisses57Neither did l. Possibly we weren't expecting it because most 4 legged creatures have them at the other end - like cows or all the way along like dogs. 😊
@@mortalclown3812😊😊
I am overjoyed for the herd! Thank all of you so much for protecting and preserving these precious lives
I'm so happy for Phabeni! He's so tiny but so courageous and confident around the big elephants who come visit him! And Lundi, sweet Lundi, is once again so warm and lovely to the orphans and was more than happy to comfort Phabeni. Jabulani's calm demeanour is always reassuring, too. Phabeni's personality is shining brighter day by day, and I can't wait to see more of his development! Thank you HERD!
Great comment!! 💙🐘🤗🙏
What an honour to witness Phabeni being adopted by Lundi. You are all very special people🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🫡. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 73yrs
It is 340 in the morning and Portland Oregon and I woke up and got to see this wonderful bundle of joy. It just makes my heart happy I can see him smiling. I am so proud of him. I want to thank everyone there at the herd guys are a blessing to this world. Thank you so much and I am so looking forward to watching him grow he will outlive me. Thanks to you I love his attitude. Personality is excitement. He is come so far it broke my heart to see him broken when you first got him, but it enjoys my heart for him to so excited every day and rambunctious. Thank you.
I'm in Portland as well and up way too early!
It's always emotional for me to see the orphans suckle for the first time because I know they haven't experienced that since they lost their mama. It fills my heart with warmth to see this little guy warming up to the herd as he has.
I woke up at 0400 in the morning, inside the city of Olympia, WA USA.
Me, too, here in Olympia, WA. Must be a PNW HERD elephant vibe that woke us up! So touching to watch Phabeni being integrated into the family.
I'm up at 5am in the Yukon straight up from you all! I guess our spidey senses just knew this amazing moment was coming today. Aww Lundi is so wonderful. He isn't as bold as Khanyisa, but he latched on like a champ and she wanted to lead him away. He was actually standing close to Jabu for comfort! So amazing ❤❤😂
Third Olympia WA fan here, got up to wee and just happened to check on Phabeni🤗💚💚💚
How absolutely selfless Lundi is and how absolutely brave and trusting of Lundi little Phabeni is. Thank you to the wonderful team at Herd for your absolute devotion to these magnificent creatures.
You all are the reason why this has been so successful with Phabeni and the HERD!! You rock! Thank you for your unconditional love for Phabeni and the HERD. 🤝😘🤗
Kindness love and dedication from an incredible team ❤️
@@valansley Absolutely!!! 💙🐘❤️🐘🙏
Baby elephants are honestly the sweetest creatures. May all the world elephant herds grow healthy and strong.🖤🐘✨
This cooperation, and the connection between all humans and elephants involved here is sooo amazing and wonderful. The way all communicate with each other, the way Phabeni and Lundi turn to their carers for reassurance is one of a kind! This is true teamwork and mutual love! 😍
We are so blown away! Thank you for your kind words. We are feeling the love big time for this special orphan, Lundi and Jabulani and the all the elephants about to meet Phabeni!
@@herdelephantorphanage Sending my love from Germany ❣
Much Love from Texas! What precious moments.❤
Oh my goodness! I started crying almost before the video started…I’ve wanted him to make friends with the herd and it’s finally happening! I’m just over joyed for this little guy. I don’t know why I am so connected to him in this way but I’ve literally prayed for him to have a good life. It’s because of you and your caretakers that this beautiful moment is upon us. Thank you all for caring so much and giving him a new and wonderful life! It’s just more than my heart can take at this moment…I’m a grown ass man and for some reason this little one has captured my heart! God bless you all and know that you are proof that Angels Walk The Earth
Amazing, Lundi is wonderful. Jabu is just the gentle guardian of the herd! Pabeni now has a family. My heart is full.
Thank you HERD for all that you do.😊
Ditto, my heart is overjoyed! Our little bull has been adopted by his new momma + family! Beyond THRILLED for Phabeni! 💞 🐘 💞
Totally agree. Thank you for so eloquently expressing my own feelings. 🐘
The caregivers are amazing! Blessings to you, we love all! Blessings to the sweeties at your rescue.
To be accepted by elephant adults not related to him.
Its a huge step for Phabeni.
Already made my weekend.
What a precious time when Lundi accepts Phabeni. To allow Phabeni to suckle. This would have brought emotional feelings to Phabeni of his mother he lost. ❤🐘💕
Phabeni is so courageous being surrounded and unaffected by those big gentle giants in between him. Phabeni you are so adorable and such a big boy!! 😊❤🐘
Elephant family are an amazing example in how to live protecting each other and how to takes care the family!! 💕
The sprightly outing in the video before and now Phabeni being adopted properly by dear Lundi, always a trustworthy allo-mother…and all the professional and loving help from the carers, Adine and all of HERD…this world still has encouraging stories like that to offer 🥰
💯💪🐘🩵☺️🐑
Very beautiful to see the orphan be accepted. He is no longer an orphan but a member of the herd. Elephants can teach many humans what life is to be. Compassion, acceptance, protection, and love. Many other qualities they can teach us.
Today is the Phabeni day !! happiness is everywhere in the world ! how this tiny baby comes to meet these 2 giants without to be scary or shy !! I am breathless to see how he feels good but how he miss her mum sucking quickly Lundi ! like Khanyisa did it ! adorable Phabeni !! January 26 is a great day and a more great day has to come with the entire herd ! Baby Phabeni was so funny this morning with his friends !! unbelievable !😂😂 thank you to all of you to share this marvel moment ! unique moment !!! 💕🐘💕🐘💕 🎈👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Watching this little guy from the time of his rescue until now, I believe he will be a great leader of the herd one day. He seems very intelligent, resourceful, and adapts very quickly to what's happening around him. Thanks to all of you who help him and other little ones grow and thrive. God bless.
Actual elephant herds are matriarchal led by an elderly female with males leaving when they grow up. While male elephants are largely solitary, the elders periodically mentor the younger bachelors which is essential to they learning good behaviour.
Males aren’t leaders of elephant herds
What a beautiful sight. Lundi is amazing. 🐘
Oh Wow! I'm really overcome with emotion😭. They look like a family, and seeing Baby P suckling is beyond words. My heart is over flowing from the sweetness and tenderness of this beautiful scene😘😘😘. Thank you dear carers of the Herd! You are so so loved by all of us!💖
Its amazing how they naturally know to suckle after being on the bottle for so long. Beautiful!
This is the sweetest thing I’ve seen in a long time.
Love 💕 is love !
We all want to be loved & accepted !
💕🐘💕🐘
So sweet. Such a brave little bull and I love how motherly Lundi is towards him. Love to watch these videos....give a big hug to Khanyisa for me. XXXOOO
It's absolutely so amazing to see Phabeni suckle and for Lundi to offer herself. You can see she is a good caring mother. And you can see she will protect him as they do look out for one another. Phabeni is very intelligent and fearless of the elephants size. He seems to be comfortable fitting in with the bigger elephants. Nature close up at its best at work. Thank you HERD for sharing. I was so touched. I love these elephants and admire all the work Adine and the workers do.❤❤❤
Lundi is SUCH a great Auntie. So happy this baby was accepted into the herd. Bless you all and thank you for saving and helping these beautiful and majestic creatures. 🙏🏽🐘😇⭕️❌🫂
What a beautiful moment! Now, he feels safe. Jabulani is the perfect daddy of the herd, and Lundi is a wonderful mother to the orphans. He is so brave. I just love him!
I'm so happy for Phabeni 💓 Thank you to ALL of you for your patience, love, and care! 🙏🏻💞
Look at the little baby. So calm. It's beautiful the bigger elephants go right into protective mode. I'm so happy to see Phabeni with her new family. That's where he belongs. Thank you people for all your care, love and patience.❤
He's so tiny! He really latched onto Lundi's nipple. He's not shy at all. He decided pretty quickly that Lundi is now his mum. Beautiful video. Thanks so much for sharing that special meeting with all of us. ❤
Just beautiful..thank you team Herd 🇬🇧
This is so special and elephants are magnificent creatures in every way ❤
I’m so excited that he has taken to suckle on Lundi, such a brave little boy. I’ve been so waiting for this moment. You must all be overjoyed with this positive interaction. Thank you so much for all your hard work. 💙All of you right down to the people who do the things we don’t get to see. 💙It takes a dedicated team to carry out such important work. Thank you for sharing.❤
Well-said! Thrilled to see Phabeni finally suckle! What a brave little bull, he is
🛡 🐘 🛡 We have all been awaiting for this pivotal moment... Abundant thanks + praise to the HERD Team...
BRAVO! 💞
I feel privileged to have watched this extraordinary adoption masterclass by Adine and her elephant and human helpers. Elephants display love in such amazingly practical ways. ❤
Ich bin immer wieder so begeistert von Euren Filmen und eurem Alltag mit den Elefanten! Ich bewundere Eure intensive Arbeit, sehe aber auch die große Liebe zu den Tieren ❤.
Ich glaube, dass es aber genau an Adine und ihrem tollen Team liegt, dass Jabulani und Lundi so entspannt mit den neuen Waisenkinder umgehen❤.
Es ist soooo schön euch zuzuschauen.
Liebe Grüße aus Germany 😊😊
Thank you for including explanations of the elephants actions in your videos. 😊😊😊
For some reason, when little baby wanted to suckle, it made me tear up. I was thinking how much he must have missed his momma, and she him when they got separated. To see beautiful Lundi accept Phaebini is so wonderful. She will be a great new "momma" to him. The last little bit with Phaebini standing between these two majestic animals was so heartwarming.
Blessing to all of you for such care, support, and love to our little boy, Khynasia, and all at HERD.
Thank you.
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Amen 😭🥰😍
For some reason, as soon as he arrived, I felt Phabeni's trauma in losing his Mum even more acutely than I did with Khanyisa.
To be clear, Khanyisa has her very own place in my heart. Perhaps it was because he was so skinny and not taking his bottles calmly like 'Special K' did. Who knows?
I'm glad it was Lundi (and her perfectly unique ears). Here's to all 18 elephants continuing to grow, thrive and LOVE.
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I think about his own mom and how stressful it would be for her to have been separated from her baby. 🐘🐘💔
@@shannonlera3844 Exactly. Thank goodness he was rescued by HERD. 🩵🐘
Are they saying there’s no actual
Milk? It’s just comfort suckling?
@@ybcarlebach266Yes. They will continue to bottle feed the littlie until he's about five. The work they do is amazing.
This is the best thing I’ve seen this week!! It seems like it couldn’t have gone better. Sweet little Phabeni has a foster mom at last. I think he feels the love that surrounds him from ellies and humans. And maybe from all of us around the world😄
It's wonderful to see the little fella now much more settled and confident
Caribbean greetings, Trinidad! Happy for lundi , she has another baby boy, mambo has a brother to play with. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
There is a kind of comfort only an elephant can give to another elephant.
Hip hip hooray!!! 🎉🎈🎊 Couldn't have asked for a better outcome & how emotional it was! 😭🤧Phabeni approached the situation with no qualms whatsoever, extraordinary for a little baby. I'm so happy for him, the herd & for all of you who have helped make this happen 👏👍 Makes all your efforts, worry & sleepless nights worth it 🥰🙏❤️🐘
Aww Phabeni is so tiny compared to the other elephants! Love to all of you who care for these beautiful animals.
Tiny but with a beautiful presence
Lucky little guy. He has a new mommy and a big brother to protect him. He never had it so good. You are all angels. There is a special place in heaven for people like you.
Oh what a beautiful heart warming moment between Phabeni and Lundi, all because of your care and love for these beautiful Elephants 🐘, Adine you and all your wonderful carers are absolutely amazing. ❤❤❤❤.Di England 🏴.
This is incredibly heartwarming to watch ❤
Oh, how awesome was that??!! You brave little man, Phabeni. You beautiful little bull. Lundi, you are so lovely, inside and out. So accepting of the little ones that I've seen. My eyes were streaming along with Lundi's streaming. Must be a Mum thing lol. Congratulations all at HERD. God Bless you all xox
Bulls don't give milk. Lundi is a cow.
@@briankleinschmidt3664 I'm a female.
@@briankleinschmidt3664 aahh, I see what's happened. You missed the full stop after the word bull. lol , all good 😀
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🎉 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ Another wonderful moment baby-P😊
I have been waiting for this day…..tear of joy to see Lundi accept little Phabeni…..and his journey into the herd begins.😊 Well done all of you! Without your dedication and patience these orphans none of this would be possible. ❤❤
You have worked miracles with this little guy. At first, I must confess I did not think he would survive. Never been so pleased to be proved wrong. Phabeni is finally acting like a confident and playful baby ellie.
Oh wow....I have no words once again....wow wow this is so awesome to see....Well done Lundi....well done to all of you.... this is amaising work .....God bless you all.....
This is so amazing to see one more time how they accept him into the herd. Elephants are the best ❤
This is just some of the most amazing animal behavior and to see it captured on video practically in real time - I feel blessed to see such a thing happening. 💚💚💚Phabeni was so close to being not rescued at all and he seemed so emotionally and physically fragile at first, having been alone trying to protect himself in the bush, and now look at him! What a testament to the hard work, expertise, and compassion of Adine and all the staff at HERD! It's an amazing accomplishment and I wish Phabeni all the luck in the world getting adopted.🤗 It's nice to see some good news in the world.
Exhilarating Absolutely Exhilarating
Lundi is Love on Legs. Endless love & Phabeni is all for it. Such a brave lil fella. He's always been a bit bullish, but now his personality is really becoming revealing. How exciting it must have been to actually nurse again. Phabeni too, gonna be accepted & loved by this magical herd. shivers ❤😂
God never changes. Adine and carers are angels ❤❤❤
I have never seen such a big, wide stream of 'tears' (emotional glance) seen at Lundi face, not even with Khanyisha. She was extremely excited and emotional. What a great allomom she is. And what a milestone for Herd! ❤
I love how accepting they are! Its amazing !
What a sight for sore eyes, watching Phabeni walk up to Lundi and start suckling! It looked so natural, as if he were with his natural parents. Jabu's calming effect was evident. What a unique group of eles these are. I'm so happy and excited to see this expansion of the herd. But one step at a time ... Good job, everyone!🙏❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️
Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment. Phabeni looks completely confident and comfortable beside Jabulani. I imagined Phabeni thinking " I'm going to be just like Jabulani when I grow up! "
I'm so impressed with Jabulani because he is so calm and patient. He seems to understand exactly what's happening. What a good role model for Phabeni!
Lundi is so sweet, gentle and caring! I think she is happy and content to have another baby to care for.
We love them very much! 💕
Lundi is amazing, so happy Phabeni latched on. Jabulani, lending his calming affect to the situation. ❤❤😊
Truly an exciting video. The suspense in waiting to see if Lundi would accept Phabeni was overwhelming, and then it happened. So tender, so sweet. I can' wait until he meets everyone. Thank you HERD for caring and sharing.
I'm crying is a beutiful moment for an orphan baby!!! now he is part of the herd♥♥♥
Oh Happy Day. My heart is filled with joy seeing Lundi 🐘 accepting Phabeni 🐘 as her own. He is such a clever little bull. He takes everything in stride. Now it won't be long before Phabeni 🐘 meets the rest of the HERD. Thank you to Adine, Tigere and all of the carers who have assisted in Phabeni's 🐘 care. This is so exciting. Now we will see how the other females take to him. Such a Bubi 🐘 or Limpopo 🐘 as she seemed very interested in Phabeni 🐘 at the fence. Time will tell. 👏👏❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘❤️
I am always amazed by the wisdom and kindness of elephants towards each other and their ability to understand that these orphans need taking care of. I hope that the relationship between this baby and Lundi grows and she truly becomes his mother.
Another miracle at the HERD, WELL DONE TO ALL ADINE, THE CARERS, DONORS AND SUBSCRIBERS.
It is such a sublime reunion and acceptance ♥️♥️🥰🥰 thank you all for the love to this gentle giants 🙏🏻😍
He’s so tiny compared to the adults 😮 🥰 Adorable
How beautiful seeing this going on between these elephants. Phabeni doesn’t realize how much love he will receive between his human, elephant and worldwide families. It is such a wonderful treat seeing all this transpiring. Thank you Adine and everyone at HERD for sharing with all of us.
Phabeni looks so tiny! It's hard to believe he will be so big eventually. ❤🐘
What a heartwarming video and to say that this must be rewarding to the staff/carers would not even begin to describe it. 😍😍😍🌹🏴
I just woke the family up screaming YES YES YES.
What JOY it is to see this. 4am in California and was having coffee with my husband chatting, and I just got up and said I must see this, he enjoyed it too. We love the HERD. Such passion for the baby Phabeni.❤❤❤ Thank You😊
Such majestic, caring sentient beings..I am filled with joy, but in particular for all the carers and the staff we don't see, the stress and worry must have been extreme ! Bless you all
This was amazing to see and so touching! I know that big bull's in the wild stay in thier own groups with other males. So this is quite fastinating seeing the herd comprised of bulls, cows and youngsters on down. A new dynamic as I understand it. The fact that all of them were rescued as babies helped this to be so. They have never known differently, just the way it is. Too cool!
I cried to see Lundi and Phabeni bonding. All thanks to the incredible job all of you do. Thank you for sharing moments like this.
Amazing how Phabeni is so comfortable in their presence. This is beautiful.
Awwww, what we’ve all been waiting for. Lil precocious Phabeni getting right in Jabu’s space. 😍. Momma Lundi so excited and protective of her new lil guy. 😊
This is soo awesome! It really shows just how tiny Phabeni is! And Lundi is streaming so you know she's excited. she is such a good mother. So happy! My heart! ❤❤❤❤
This is an amazing turning point for Phabeni - he is so smart with his baby elephant instincts. Congratulation Herd EO 😍
Lundi & Jabulani are such good Ellie's, they both know little Phabeni needs a safe and loving family and they seem to welcome new babies into the herd like instantly. I'm sure the calmness atmosphere is partly that Phabeni being calm and not scared/nervous of them also helps a lot. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the herd will act with Phabeni joining them. Awesome job Lundi & Jabu you 2 are the best!! 🐘🐘🐘❤💞☺️
Welcome Son says Mama Lundi we will protect and love you very much and Jabu watches over you always too. Beautiful scenes and warming this ladies heart. Thank you Adine and all you angels on earth. 🩵💙
This is so sad and sweet at the same time. Bless the work of these kind people to keep the elephants togther.
FANTASTIC!! Instinct takes over and everything happens as if they've been doing this for Ages!!! Love Phabeni.. He Needs A Cuddle for Me!!
Love How He Runs Back to Adine for Reassurance... Thank You Herd Team for Sharing this AMAZING MOMENT!!!! WELL DONE EVERYONE.. IT'S TEAMWORK AT IT'S BEST!!
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I was Blubbering like A New Mom! All the anticipation.. Yes / No.. Wonderfully Awesome!!
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Mamma Lundi & Papa Jabu!!!!
This introduction was even more exciting than I had hoped! The way Lundi smelled and greeted Phabeni, then immediately turned around to protect him was awesome! Moving her leg forward so he could suckle, and the way he instinctively trusted her enough to do so, made my heart blossom with love. ❤ He seems so tiny next to Lundi and Jabu, but he knew he was safe with them. His original herd must have loved him very much and protected him. Thank you HERD, for giving little Phabeni care and a family to love.
Lundi was immediately protective = Wonderful
Absolutely amazing and beautiful to watch this baby and his new heard just take him in. Thank you for all your hard work, love and support. You are all my heros! 💕🥰🐘🐘💕
This is so wonderful to see. I was worried for a little while when he just wanted to sleep in the reed bed instead of meeting the others. Looks like hes ready to start the next chapter😊
I love that we can watch, hear all the natural sounds and the team's gentle talking but you keep us informed with the text...thank you so much.
He is soo little, but so brave. We all need love and this little guy will be surrounded by it from his elephant and human family
Elephants are such beautiful creatures ❤ She is so sweet to take him on as her own.
Wow. This is not just another heartwarming video of another orphan saved, but it shows just how brilliantly well you carers have come to understand the elephants as individuals as well as as a group. This clearly shows a long-term devotion to the project which makes me proud to support your efforts. Best wishes to you all.
Thank you, Adine , Herman & Joshua & Herd for filling my heart ❤️ with Joy . I'm crying because the Love the elephants have for each other and with Your Love = Heaven in my heart . May God bless everyone at Herd. Bless the elephants as well as Lamie, Scottie , and Nadi .
Your videos are the best on the internet. Very relaxing to watch.
Glad you like them! Thank you ♥️
@@herdelephantorphanageyes so many blessings! ❤
So very heart warming 😊 this proves that animals are better than us ❤..I love animals ❤ so much thank you for caring protecting and loving them and for everyones dedication to protecting them and this beautiful herd knows they are safe at sanctuary you have created for, MAY ALMIGHTY GOD THE FATHER BLESS YOU all 😊❤
You are so kind❤️
How wonderful to see little Phanebi and his new mum.
So beautiful. Lifted my spirits. He will be comforted, safe and learn to speak his language. This beautiful baby boy trying to nurse is heartfelt.