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On her last morning at the orphanage, there are no farewells, no tears, only the same joyful glug of milk bottles, grassy bites, sheepy comfort and friendly carers! But perhaps Khanyisa knew something was different as she marched off to play with the big elephants’ sand mound — the mound she would be able to … Continued
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In this video below, we look at how to identify Zindoga, who turns 15 this year, on 25 October! It can be tricky to identify this young elephant, as he looks a lot like younger bull Mambo from some angles. Watch this video to find out which of Zindoga’s features can help you to distinguish … Continued
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The orphanage, with its dedicated carers and facilities, has helped Khanyisa heal over all these months since January 2020. It’s bittersweet, to watch her moving on, but we know it’s the very best thing for her development. With the weather warming up, we are plotting the next steps. For now, enjoy the last few moments … Continued
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What do you call a collection of pink elephants? An inspiration, surely! Khanyisa as a rare albino calf has inspired us throughout her journey, with her paler, pinky skin making her stand out from the other elephants. She has reminded us of the beauty in being different and the herd themselves have shown us what … Continued
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Habitat restoration is about quality rather than quantity… This makes it difficult to measure in the way people are used to. There are, however, several techniques to attempt this and show the health of the vegetation. Why is this important? The quality of our vegetation forms the backbone of our ecosystems, and the quality of … Continued
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Let us take you on a journey… a journey through Khanyisa’s little life since she arrived at HERD elephant orphanage. For our new followers who may not know Khanyisa’s journey and for our old supporters who have been there for every step and milestone, take a look back at Sunshine’s rehabilitation — the progression of … Continued
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How did those little feet grow so big? We’ve been watching them nightly as you lie on your side sleeping that elephant sleep, trunk stretched out in front of you like the branch of a small tree, growing longer too before our eyes. The tread under your soles has deepened with new grooves as you’ve … Continued
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As is to be expected, we have a lot of elephant dung on our hands at HERD! We’re always looking for new and sustainable ways to recycle and reuse this dung, whether it’s creating elephant dung paper and gin, or using the dung in compost and to fill erosion areas in the bush. It’s not … Continued
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Elephants need the wilderness to survive. As people, we are not separate from elephants or the dams they swim in to cool down or the trees they stand under for shade. We need to invest in the wilderness, in biodiversity and our ecosystems to provide a sustainable home for elephants on earth. Across the African … Continued
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Words are a superpower. They help us to communicate, to connect with each other and to express the feelings and wishes of the heart and mind. We have friends around the world who follow the elephants in our care, and their dedicated carers, people speaking various different languages. To help our foreign followers better understand … Continued
