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At HERD, we witness fatherhood in a meaningful and unconventional way. For us, it’s not always about sharing DNA but more about being present, patient, and acting with unwavering care.
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Every year on World Milk Day, we take time to reflect on the nurturing and often unseen work that goes into raising orphaned elephants. Milk represents far more than nutrition. It symbolises hope, healing and the beginning of a new life for calves who have lost everything. This year, World Milk Day holds a particularly … Continued
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It is with immense sadness that we share the loss of our beloved companion sheep, Spotty. In the early hours of the 8th of May, while our carers were preparing food and cleaning the sheep’s area, a leopard from the reserve managed to get through the gate and into the orphanage. It was a matter … Continued
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Earlier this April, HERD was thrilled to welcome a passionate group of students from Lessons in Conservation (LIC) – a youth-led organisation that aims to inspire and educate children about the natural world through engaging environmental education. The LIC team visited Jameyana Primary School in Hoedspruit to run an immersive week-long programme, bringing conservation topics … Continued
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In every elephant herd, mothers lead the way. They teach, guide and protect, shaping the future of the herd with their loving strength. At HERD and Jabulani, we witness this kind of care every day, not only in the elephants but in the women around us too. Motherhood shows up in many forms. It lives … Continued
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Every year on 3 March, people across the globe come together to celebrate World Wildlife Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the incredible diversity of life on our planet and the urgent need to protect it. Wildlife plays a vital role in maintaining ecosystems, from the smallest pollinators to the largest land mammals, yet … Continued
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A Letter from Adine Roode. Sunshine arrived in January 2020.5 years ago.The year of COVID-19. No one could have predicted that we would spend months confined, wearing masks, adjusting to a surreal way of life and getting vaccinated. For many, it felt like imprisonment. Some had a partner in that isolation, others were alone—but one … Continued
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Bana Grass is a valuable supplementary feeding project for wildlife in semi-arid areas, including the elephants in our rescued herd. The HERD Bana Grass project is our successful attempt at providing our Jabulani elephant herd with nutritious food year-round. Elephants are mixed feeders, grazing on grass and browsing tree leaves. They can not rely only … Continued
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Written by Adine Roode. My German Shepherd Nandi has been an incredible friend and companion to me since she joined my family in 2020, the year Khanyisa joined us at HERD. I have needed a companion for Nandi, though, so that she isn’t alone whenever I travel overseas. And so, at the end of last … Continued
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Look at all the hard work you have made possible for the elephants’ home! We have completed replanting one row of bana grass and are waiting for the fertilisers to be ready so we can start on the second row. After this, we will have four more rows to replant until we finish replanting the … Continued
