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by Adine Roode There are different ways to “age” an elephant, but according to elephant age ranges, Khanyisa is no longer a calf. At five years of age, she is officially a juvenile and will be until around nine years. At 10, she will move into the realm of a small adult. Our little pink … Continued
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At HERD, we are constantly moved by the outpouring of kindness and generosity from our supporters. It is through this unwavering support that we can continue caring for the Jabulani herd, restoring the environment they thrive in and uplifting the communities that surround us. Every donation, no matter the size, highlights the power of collective … Continued
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September 2024 | By Adine Roode I would like to share my experiences with the elephants with you. Not our elephants, not other elephants in South Africa. I want to share with you the elephant experiences I had in Kenya. It surpassed all my expectations. I gathered knowledge about how elephant orphans become orphans, are raised, … Continued
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We welcomed a group from Reclaimed Earth for a Custodians Trip in August 2024, where they could volunteer their time and effort at HERD and our surroundings. Reclaimed Earth is a 501c3 non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of endangered wildlife, worldwide. They focus on education, species and habitat protection, repopulation, and medical care needs for critically endangered species in … Continued
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We are often asked how we protect our herd of elephants from poaching in our reserve. We need to protect not only our herd but also the wild elephants and other wildlife we share our home with. HERD is situated in the Kapama Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger Area, and we are guarded … Continued
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Mambo is an exciting mix of mayhem, enthusiasm and sweetness, making him one of the most dynamic and captivating members of the herd. Whether he’s splashing with his herd in the muddy dam, having spirited sparring matches with Zindoga or unexpectedly running off on his own or with his mom, Mambo keeps us all on … Continued
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15 years have passed since Kumbura’s rescue. Let’s take a look back at her journey. Kumbura is another example of the power of hope and perseverance, a reminder that we can get through the hard times by giving life all we have and supporting one another. Teamwork, love and compassion got her to where she … Continued
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On Saturday, 17 August 2024, the Big Red Barn in Pretoria, South Africa was buzzing with excitement as HERD and AdventureTails hosted the second annual Trails for Trunks event in celebration of World Elephant Day weekend. Supporters gathered bright and early, and after registration, they began warming up and getting ready for the trail routes. … Continued
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For the third year in a row, we came together to celebrate World Elephant Day with our beloved Trails for Trunks event. This year, we saw an even greater outpouring of support as elephant lovers worldwide united to walk, run, cycle, swim and get active in honour of elephants and their conservation. World Elephant Day, … Continued
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Happy 18th birthday to Limpopo, who we celebrate on 19 August each year. Watch her day with the herd and happy moments at the waterhole, including hippo and buffalo visitors, filmed by elephant carer Last. As the daughter of the herd’s Matriarch, Tokwe, Limpopo is protective and intelligent. Named after a river in Zimbabwe and … Continued
