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Zindoga is certainly not a father yet, but he has received “fatherly” support and examples in a very unique way from the males in his blended herd – both elephants and humans, like our dear now retired carer Stavros seen here. For now he is more of a brother to the females and Mambo, his … Continued
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It was an absolute treat to put together this look at Fishan in the role of a “father” for you. Fishan has certainly been through a lot in his life, castrated at a young age due to a serious infection, orphaned and raised by humans, and then threatened will culling in Zimbabwe. He was rescued … Continued
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Somopane is an incredibly endearing and fascinating mature bull and his role in the rescued herd as a “father figure” is very much cherished and of great value to all around him. He shares his area at the stables and garden in the elephant homestead with Bubi and her son Zindoga and you can really … Continued
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HERD help * empower * restore * develop The JabuLadies Team have been busy with not only embroidery, dung paper and dung soap projects as part of our women’s empowerment initiative, but also contributing to our land management projects in the reserve. The team currently consists of Linkie, Patience and Thulisile, with Miriam as leader, … Continued
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In this new morning video, at the orphanage, Khanyisa gets plenty of love tickles and tummy rubs as she explores the garden before her day with the bigger elephants. Elephants love to rub their skin against rocks or trees to scratch an itch or for a body massage. The rubs from her human carers provided … Continued
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Elephant Grooming with Jabulani & A Walk with Baby Khanyisa & the Herd — PART 1 We start this new day at the waterhole, having left the homestead and orphanage and stopping by the dam for a drink. It’s early in the morning but the elephants and Carers are on the move and going … Continued
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Before the Covid-19 pandemic, 1 in 3 children in South Africa suffered from malnutrition. That number has grown since the pandemic. During early childhood, some of the most critical physical and cognitive development takes place, often charting the course for the rest of the individual’s development. Our partnership with a nearby school in Hoedspruit, called … Continued
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A brand-new year invites hope, rejuvenation, and a chance to set aspirations for the year ahead. We have learnt so many life lessons from the herd over the past few years and hope their incredible personalities will inspire you too. We hope they’ll help you to set your intentions for the year ahead, starting with … Continued
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Raising a baby elephant A glimpse into a day beside a baby elephant orphan at HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation & Development, South Africa’s first dedicated elephant orphanage), as numerous hands and trunks take on the role of raising a calf and giving it a second chance at life in a herd. Mornings come early in … Continued
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You may be used to seeing Khanyisa being looked after by either her adoptive mother, Lundi or closest allomother, Kumbura, but today it is Klaserie who takes on the duty of babysitter. Bubi, Limpopo, and Tokwe also step in here and there throughout the day. Klaserie is a wonderful allomother to Khanyisa as she is … Continued
