How to Make an Elephant Bed โ€” The HERD Homestead

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The Hard Work Behind the Scenes As a rescued herd, the Jabulani elephants spend their sunrise to sunset hours each day out in their wilderness with their Carers, while at night these once orphans and now family members gather in their homestead area to spend the night time hours. Our Carers remain on duty to … Continued

Khanyisaโ€™s Great & Growing Feet

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From adorable stumbles to slow and steady steps, Khanyisa’s feet have undergone a fair bit of change in the past year – much like the rest of her growing little albino body. The calf is turning two on 26 September 2021 – an estimated date given by our wildlife vets. She has learnt so much … Continued

Nungu the Nurturer | A Companion Sheep To Elephant Orphans

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When it comes to raising orphaned elephant calves, friendship and the loving touch of a kind and caring soul is vital for the orphan. The companion sheep of HERD know this to be true and work around the clock to ensure that the young elephants at the orphanage feel safe and warm and cherished. This … Continued

How We Keep the Elephant Herd Well Nourished All Year Round

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What it Takes to Keep the Herd Nourished Elephants are the largest terrestrial animals on the planet. Considering their size, it is understandable that they have to consume large quantities of food. On average, an adult African elephant requires about 100-270 kilograms of food and 160 litres of water per day. To ensure that they … Continued

A Matriarch’s Daughter | Young Elephant Limpopo Turns 15

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Limpopo is an allomother, a Matriarch’s daughter, a friend and sister… Constantly fascinated in the world around her, amazed and enthused by everything, with her detective’s trunk, determined walk, see-all eyes, and cheeky confident character. Today we celebrate her 15 years of life, her adventures across the wilderness each day with her family, young and … Continued