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There is more than one way to identify the Jabulani herd elephants. You can look at the elephants near them – Setombe is never far from Sebakwe, the allomothers take turns to look after Khanyisa, Mambo is frequently near Sebakwe or Zindoga in order to spar with them, and Kumbura is often following after Khanyisa. … Continued
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Adine shares some insight into the emotional side of elephants, their intelligence, sensitivity, and complex social bonds. In this video below, we start with Lundi and her adoptive daughter, albino orphan, Khanyisa, foraging together and spending time with Adine. Both elephants show their concern for and interest in Adine’s wounds, also on her elbow, from … Continued
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Today’s bush lessons with the elephants comes from Senior Elephant Carer, Owen! Watch as we spend time with Khanyisa, Timisa and the allomothers: Kumbura and Tokwe, with a visit from Fishan. Hi, welcome, my name is Owen. Looking to a cow elephant, there are some features that are easy for you to pick … Continued
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Today is Africa Day! This year’s theme is focused on nutrition, and how malnutrition and food insecurity can be addressed. In honour of this theme, we’re sharing the latest news from Mpisi Primary School and how the Nkosi Superbar nutrition programme is progressing. An Update In order to determine the effectiveness of the Nkosi … Continued
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We recently had the privilege of hosting a group of 22 students as part of a Bush Babies Environmental Educational, led by Lewyn Maefala. The Bush Babies’ environmentally-based education programme is currently offered to 10 schools in local communities surrounding the Greater Kruger National Park. It aims to provide guidance to our future generations, to develop … Continued
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Some extraordinary news is revealed from Carer Last in these scenes! The day starts with Lammie and Nungu as Khanyisa gets her morning milk bottles in the nursery from Carer Reply, and then it’s off to the bush with the elephants! Khanyisa and Kumbura are side by side, as they often are, with Lundi close … Continued
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Our HERD Elephant Carers are the backbone of our work in caring for, providing for and protecting elephants orphaned or displaced due to human-elephant conflict. They are men and woman of great qualities – patience, dedication, empathy, compassion, strength, and knowledge. As a team, the carers spend up to twelve hours a day with the … Continued
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Have you ever wondered where the elephants stay at night? During the day, the elephants spend their time in the wilderness with their carers, but at night you can find them at their homestead. Here are the answers to all the questions you may have about the homestead. Where is the homestead? The homestead … Continued
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Tokwe is a provider, a protector and a nurturer FOSTER TOKWE FOR MOTHER’S DAY COMING ON 8 MAY in many parts of the world – for yourself or a loved one! We are celebrating her as our Mother of the herd! In this video above, Elephant Manager, Tigere and Senior Carer, Owen share insights into … Continued
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Shepherd Nkomazana is one of our dear elephant carers working to care for the rescued elephant herd and orphans. He is a Level 2 Elephant Carer! Originally from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, he has been with us since 2017 and has been working alongside elephants since 2000. He has plenty of knowledge about these gentle giants! … Continued
