Adine's Close-Up Encounter with the Super Tusker Elephant, Craig in Kenya

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  • @tuckingfwit
    @tuckingfwit 4 місяці тому +151

    Salute to these two African heroines, Adine and Angela Sheldrick, for the fantastic job they are doing to save the continent's endangered elephants. May this collaboration continue and how wonderful to visit Kenya and the Sheldrick trust. Daphne Sheldrick will live on forever in history, fantastic woman that she was. Africa forever, love this continent.

  • @Goldenlion148
    @Goldenlion148 4 місяці тому +83

    Well done the people of Kenya for protecting this magnificent animal. I hope that you make a lot of money from tourists who come to see Craig so you can continue your excellent work. Amazing

  • @nadinaanne
    @nadinaanne 4 місяці тому +127

    What a beautiful elephant. Thank you David for all the protection you provide the elephants

    • @henrycole5786
      @henrycole5786 3 місяці тому

      African elephants don't need protection from the devil's children...

  • @renestewart604
    @renestewart604 4 місяці тому +130

    I am so humbled and awed by Craig. Thank you Adine for sharing him with us.

  • @englishlion2803
    @englishlion2803 4 місяці тому +94

    I am moved to tears to see this wondrous animal. Words cannot express the gratitude i have for those who work so hard to protect these unique animals. Thank you all.

    • @janparish7895
      @janparish7895 4 місяці тому +12

      My feelings exactly 💙🦣💙🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jomyb55
    @jomyb55 4 місяці тому +96

    I admire your desire to share information that will benefit all orphans everywhere Adine. Thank you

  • @MIRIAM-bm5sn
    @MIRIAM-bm5sn 4 місяці тому +106

    Beautiful boy please stay safe forever 🎉

  • @malcolmone1
    @malcolmone1 4 місяці тому +60

    what a honour to be beside such a great elephant like Craig and what a peaceful animal he is

  • @francescaa8331
    @francescaa8331 4 місяці тому +45

    So handsome and amazing tusks!
    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @LadyRustedKnight
    @LadyRustedKnight 4 місяці тому +47

    It’s funny how senior aged humans are called “long in the tooth”…just like tusks 😂. Guess I must be equal in my senior age as Craig (add 20yrs for me). Gosh, no wonder we love these amazing animals. Africa is absolutely beautiful. This is wonderful to watch. 🌐🕊🙏❤️

  • @geoffreycampbell8161
    @geoffreycampbell8161 4 місяці тому +137

    Oh Adine what an amazing experience. Your comment about a magic wand was so moving. As tears roll down my checks in having been blessed to witness such an amazing soul. I wish Craig much love, peace and strength to live out his days in peace. As all Elephants should. I can only imagine the deep feelings that rise up in his presence. Much love to all those that protect these graceful souls. Thank you Adine for bringing Craig into my life. I’m truly grateful. I’ve taken a few screen shots of him. As an artist I’m going to do a piece on him. Much love and hugs to you all. ❤️❤️🐘❤️❤️

    • @cattailer1077
      @cattailer1077 4 місяці тому +16

      Yep. Tears for me too! Our hearts feel this so deeply! So lucky to have these kinds of selfless, loving people in the world who live by their souls and not their bank accounts!🥹💖.

    • @cattailer1077
      @cattailer1077 4 місяці тому +16

      Just the words, super tusker, is so heart and soul penetrating! 🥹❤️‍🔥! What a huge thrill to see Adine in this place!💖. Okay, I'm a little envious too!🤭

    • @Jill-xj7yp
      @Jill-xj7yp 3 місяці тому +5

      Fantastic x

    • @cattailer1077
      @cattailer1077 3 місяці тому

      @@geoffreycampbell8161 oh, please share your art of Craig with all of us👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿👏🏼👏🏻👏

  • @Someday-u2e
    @Someday-u2e 4 місяці тому +50

    King of Kenya. Could watch him all day long. Thank you, David for protecting this gentle giant❤

  • @katboxjanitor
    @katboxjanitor 4 місяці тому +40

    Such a breathtaking opportunity to 'meet' Craig & a human assistant!

  • @barbarachambers7974
    @barbarachambers7974 4 місяці тому +30

    Craig is just an amazing elephant. Meeting a super tusker like that is an honor and a privilege. I am glad the humans and elephants can live peacefully with each other.

  • @lionfan9587
    @lionfan9587 4 місяці тому +31

    Craig is amazing! So happy he is protected daily from the bad people!

  • @Alison-du2jf
    @Alison-du2jf 4 місяці тому +50

    Thank you David and all who protect these super Tuskers. Such calm and serenity about Craig, my heart rate must have dropped watching him! Thanks Adine for sharing your experience with us.

  • @CANM-hv4ki
    @CANM-hv4ki 4 місяці тому +51

    I can only imagine the overwhelming feeling of being close to this majestic beast. Craig is so beautiful and looks so powerful. His tusks are just gorgeous. I saw several videos of him, and I feel so sad when they say that he is one of the few super tuskers. I hope this big guy will always be safe and happy for the remaining years of his life, and I hope it will be for many, many more years. I also hope that many, many super tuskers will roam the wild again in the future. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Adine. Your words and works really show how much you love nature, especially the elephants. If only all people are like you, these beautiful creatures of God wouldn't have been endangered. I hope your research will be fruitful and successful. Take care, Adine. Thank you so much, David, for monitoring and protecting Craig. God Bless You, Craig, David, HERD, Sheldrick Trust And All Elephants And Everyone Who Love Them.🙏🐘❤

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox83 4 місяці тому +19

    With his huge tusks that must be a tremendous weight to carry around. He is amazing!

  • @amberstamp1965
    @amberstamp1965 4 місяці тому +27

    Wow Craig has his very own Warrior following his everyday!! That is absolutely beautiful Kenya is so dedicated to protecting the Big Tusker Elephants

  • @RylCnxshin
    @RylCnxshin 4 місяці тому +51

    Thank you, David Asante for protecting Craig. Thank you, Adine for sharing this video.

  • @nadineflamboyant2689
    @nadineflamboyant2689 4 місяці тому +36

    Seeing Graig the Magnificent I hope that many generations can still admire elephants like him💙

  • @dianaring3659
    @dianaring3659 4 місяці тому +63

    ❤❤❤Merci infiniment pour ce merveilleux voyage, Craig nous apporte, beaucoup de sérénité, beaucoup de respect. Mille mercis aux personnes qui le protègent❤❤❤❤❤😊

    • @IsaureVita
      @IsaureVita 3 місяці тому +1

      ❤❤❤! A. De Montpellier.

    • @annetavernier2589
      @annetavernier2589 2 місяці тому +1

      Quelle magnifique créature Craig.
      C’est la deuxième fois que je visionne la vidéo et c’est pas souvent que je le fais.
      Merci à David et à tout les gardiens du parc qui le protège.
      Longue vie ! A Craig

  • @nannerz1994
    @nannerz1994 4 місяці тому +27

    Ever since we lost Tolstoy It's been even more important to protect these big tuskers. Incredible how you got to be so close to an elephant that doesn't know you. What an amazing bull. I hope he stays happy and healthy. Good you got to meet with the sheldrick people as well! I found your channel through them. They do excellent work as well

    • @AgnesKortvelyesi
      @AgnesKortvelyesi 4 місяці тому +6

      R.I.P Tolstoy😓
      R.I.P Tim😓
      Long live Craig!💙

  • @lynnell5993
    @lynnell5993 4 місяці тому +17

    Amazing. When you stood in front of him and rumbled, his eyes locked on you and he moved towards you. He stopped when you moved backwards. He must have recognized your heart and soul of elephant Mama. Thank you for this video visit.

  • @archiemustachie3693
    @archiemustachie3693 4 місяці тому +36

    What a fantastic trip, thanks for taking us with you ❤ Craig is magnificent!!

  • @anapiresdecarvalho5241
    @anapiresdecarvalho5241 4 місяці тому +20

    💯🙏👏🐘💚Craig was in love with your voice, Adine!!! He was listening so carefully to every word you were saying! David and all Maasai, I wish the world will hear your voice to protect your territory and leave you alone!!! What a gentle and Darling Craig💚🐘👏🙏💯

  • @brettfine3444
    @brettfine3444 4 місяці тому +28

    What a majestic creature! Please protect him.

  • @sharonj.1240
    @sharonj.1240 4 місяці тому +25

    David and Craig are amazing. Our world holds such beauty and it is wonderful to know about. I only wish that we all treasured it in the same way. Thanks Adine for sharing this inspiring story and journey.

  • @ladyjustice1474
    @ladyjustice1474 4 місяці тому +14

    He's beautiful. What a sweet baby. I know he's technically not a baby, but there's something almost child like about him. He definitely needs protecting at all costs.

  • @luisa.melendezalbizu4459
    @luisa.melendezalbizu4459 3 місяці тому +11

    Excellent trip to Sheldrick. They have been protecting elephants for over 50 years. Daphne Sheldrick was a Super Hero of God's four-legged children, you like you Adine.

  • @DeborahWalker-e6p
    @DeborahWalker-e6p 4 місяці тому +14

    I wonder if it's uncomfortable to have tusks of that size? I would think the tusks are very heavy. He is so beautiful and calm! Amazing!!

  • @judiebuttery6475
    @judiebuttery6475 4 місяці тому +38

    Craig is indeed a beautiful boy. Thank you.

  • @katieciccoianni4415
    @katieciccoianni4415 4 місяці тому +14

    I don't think anyone (man or beast) would want to mess with Craig. Great sighting!!! Adine you are incredible.Thank you for sharing that video.

  • @jolynnhill8502
    @jolynnhill8502 4 місяці тому +14

    Craig is magnificent and very sweet for a large bull elephant. Thank you all for keeping this awesome creature safe.

  • @lizmac8819
    @lizmac8819 4 місяці тому +13

    Craig is amazing , could you imagine little angel phabeni next to him he'd be tiny, i can imagine the cow's being impressed with him❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Beruthiel45
    @Beruthiel45 4 місяці тому +25

    What an immense privilege to spend time in the company of this grand gentleman. 😱
    Thank you Adine. 🥹💖
    Long may he live, healthy and content in his home, safe from all ills.💕🐘💕
    It is grievous that so many of his kind have been lost to human ignorance and greed. It breaks my heart. 😣💔

  • @sentinel91101
    @sentinel91101 4 місяці тому +16

    OHH MYY!! If I was about 30 years younger and in better health I would DO THIS!! I am envious but also happy to know Craig's lineage is intact! It was wonderful to hear from David and his expertise! This will continue through the future generations with hope and trust that what we do here today will continue forward! SALUT❤

  • @janparish7895
    @janparish7895 4 місяці тому +19

    I have heard about Craig and seen pictures but what a blessing for you this must have been Adine! An experience of a lifetime. I know I would have cried. I too wish you had a "magic wand"
    We MUST protect them at all costs
    Thank You for sharing this Gem! 🧡🦣🧡
    Please God, protect these Super Tuskers and all your creatures.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @simplytruth9729
    @simplytruth9729 3 місяці тому +7

    I live nowhere near Africa and have never visited. It seems like a continent that has a beauty that the world so desperately needs to see, to experience. Hopefully, greedy countries will not succeed in exploiting it. Blessings to the people and wildlife of Africa. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 4 місяці тому +20

    We are so impressed by the humans who are a great part of elephants' destiny on Earth. We're a long way from these fantastic creatures, yet feel as strongly about them as our own loved ones.
    I would contribute to greater protection for them, if possible, and pray that each African nation takes the mantle of warrior when it comes to their sacred wildlife.
    Adine, I'm sharing this with everyone. Thank you from the heart for all you do and bring to this world.

  • @EileenGoehring-lb8hy
    @EileenGoehring-lb8hy 4 місяці тому +32

    Thank you Adina, for sharing such a experience with Craig, a awesome Ellie, also for the people who protect them, stay safe Craig, ❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox83 4 місяці тому +12

    OMG! What a job the staff has following the big tuckers! I am so glad you shared your learning about Craig with us!

  • @marverkaaik2338
    @marverkaaik2338 4 місяці тому +40

    Thank you and all the people involved

  • @bazkeen
    @bazkeen 4 місяці тому +28

    And a long life to come Craig 🐘❤️🐘❤️

  • @marsuini
    @marsuini 4 місяці тому +20

    I commend Adine…this kind of field research is very important

  • @chelle_starroyal1503
    @chelle_starroyal1503 4 місяці тому +19

    Oh my God he is absolutely beautiful & gorgeous !!!! Look at those Grand & Magnificent tusks. May he always be well taken care of & protected 🙏 I wish him good health, safety & happiness always. ❤ Craig.. you are stunning 🐘💚💚💚💚🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @deadiemeyers1661
    @deadiemeyers1661 3 місяці тому +6

    Thank you for sharing part of your Kenyan adventure with us Adine. It was a pleasure to meet Craig, and also his follower David. What important work you are all doing, keeping these animals safe in a dangerous world.

  • @carrie51166
    @carrie51166 4 місяці тому +13

    In awe so much that l have tears . Absolutely magnificent elephant. Really no words but magnificent. Thankyou Adine for sharing. Enjoy your time in Kenya please keep sharing when you have time.😊

  • @vivianehenry4896
    @vivianehenry4896 4 місяці тому +19

    Thank you for this beautiful video ; you might not have a magic wand, but you certainly have the talent to share your love for our wonderful world.

  • @mchapman132
    @mchapman132 3 місяці тому +12

    He’s magnificent. I hope he’s well protected from poachers. He’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.

  • @debraevans6795
    @debraevans6795 4 місяці тому +7

    WOW ADINE! WHAT A EXPERIENCE! THANK YOU DAVID AND TEAM FOR PROTECTING CRAIG AND THE OTHER BIG TUSKERS! THE POACHERS/HUNTERS HAVE NO RIGHT TO KILL THESE PRECIOUS MAJESTIC ELEPHANTS ALIVE. SAD THERE IS SO FEW LIVING NOW, YOUR DEDICATION AND LOVE IS VERY APPRECIATED. TRULY ANGELS ON EARTH! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ADINE! SENDING LOVE & PRAYERS TO ALL. BLESSED THURSDAY!🫶✝️🙏🐘

  • @K-D76
    @K-D76 3 місяці тому +7

    Wowzers! Craig is absolutely stunning! What an amazing opportunity to collaborate with Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to learn from 1 another to help keep these beautiful animals safe & help the orphans thrive! Thank you David for keeping Craig and the other big tuskers safe from harm! Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience with us Adine! ❤🐘

  • @suzanneflowers2230
    @suzanneflowers2230 4 місяці тому +111

    When I see Craig, I am humbled by the greatness of God, who created him.

    • @GuantanamoBayBarbie2
      @GuantanamoBayBarbie2 4 місяці тому +12

      Me too. ❤ He is magnificent, like our Creator.

    • @michellesartori6695
      @michellesartori6695 4 місяці тому +11

      Amen to that! I imagine him wandering through the Garden of Eden before sin came upon the world. He is wonderfully made!

    • @suzanneflowers2230
      @suzanneflowers2230 4 місяці тому

      One day, our Lord and Savior will restore creation to its original glory. I am so excited for the duture Christ is preparing for us. Pray for the lost! God bless you!​@@michellesartori6695

    • @suzanneflowers2230
      @suzanneflowers2230 4 місяці тому +3

      Typo...for the future...lol

    • @jkryanspark
      @jkryanspark 4 місяці тому

      The same God who created poachers and cancer and psychopaths who go into schools and murder children?

  • @Amy26Alice
    @Amy26Alice 4 місяці тому +22

    What a glorious, peaceful animal ❤

  • @krisramabadran5632
    @krisramabadran5632 4 місяці тому +8

    A magnificent 52 y elephant.
    Lord Ganesha.
    I see you. Thank you, Adine, sharing this video of my lord Ganesha.❤❤❤❤

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox83 4 місяці тому +14

    I absolutely love when they purr!

  • @MsHapless
    @MsHapless 4 місяці тому +15

    Wow, wow, wow! I was in tears just watching this amazing encounter, to be in Craig's presence must have been a rush of overwhelming emotions. Thank you Adine.

  • @candidaprout560
    @candidaprout560 4 місяці тому +19

    Thanks very much Adine 🌹. Beautiful. Yesterday I read that one of the elephants countries killed so many of them 😭. Thanks for your wonderful work to help these precious animals 💕

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox83 4 місяці тому +10

    My morning fix! Oh my Craig has huge tusks! What a big boy!

  • @suzannechance5876
    @suzannechance5876 4 місяці тому +13

    Utterly Majestic. I am so grateful for the opportunity to view him thru your eyes. I wonder if he was understanding your rumbles of endearment? Thank you for all you do.!

  • @lorim667
    @lorim667 4 місяці тому +27

    Amazing! Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @Clodi19
    @Clodi19 4 місяці тому +11

    I recognize Angela ´s writing !! What a good news Adine !! this is fantastic ! Craig is very very impressive I watched many videos with his amazing tusks ! iI am happy you visit SWT ! and the neonat center ! it’s so important !! I do hope you will meet with Angela and Edwin at Ithumba too !!! what a wonderful adventure !!! thank you very much to share your travel and the beautiful landscape ! omg Craig is already there !!! He is so adorable !! one of the last who has so long tusks !! I would like to know how many babies he has in the bush ?? 😁 but he is alone !! Thank you dear David !! very interesting interview Adine !! thank you so much ! can’t wait for the next video 🙏🏼💕🐘💕❤️🇫🇷

  • @elpirata5468
    @elpirata5468 3 місяці тому +8

    we are all the herd
    how fortunate to be
    in his presence

  • @kiko7247
    @kiko7247 4 місяці тому +13

    What a beautiful experience Adine, thank you for sharing your journey with us. Craig is a gentle giant. I am so relieved he has David to protect him. We as humans must do more to protect wildlife. Money can't but what is worth living for.

  • @mopsolina
    @mopsolina 4 місяці тому +7

    Ohh..He's gorgeous, so calm. The moment I saw him I started to cry the happy tears. He's one of the most beautiful animals I ever saw.😍 Bless you all for protecting these lovely souls.🥰

  • @shirleymorris7760
    @shirleymorris7760 4 місяці тому +19

    This is fabulous, Adine! I could almost cry from the privilege of seeing this phenomenal wild animal feeding side by side with humans. I could almost smell the lush grass! Thank you for undertaking this research. I eagerly await more videos. 🙏🐘❤️❤️❤️

  • @taniapetrovic5688
    @taniapetrovic5688 4 місяці тому +12

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 😍 🐘 Graig is so magnificent, so majestic 👑.
    David, you are so radiant !
    You are radiant like Adine and her Great Team 💕.
    Thank you for sharing.
    God bless you all 🙏.

  • @anneking2631
    @anneking2631 3 місяці тому +6

    What a fantastic animal, thank you David for looking after him, keeping him safe

  • @bettyfeliciano7322
    @bettyfeliciano7322 4 місяці тому +52

    Oh to stand in the presence of a Super Tusker like Craig! He is absolutely gorgeous! I pray that God will protect & preserve these beautiful beasts. ❤️😊🙏

  • @richardjohnson5529
    @richardjohnson5529 4 місяці тому +9

    Craig is a magnificen Elephant.

  • @TheEclecticOrder
    @TheEclecticOrder 4 місяці тому +33

    Thank you God for giving us magnificent animals like Craig.

    • @Dr.Ian-Plect
      @Dr.Ian-Plect 2 місяці тому

      Substantiate your god hypothesis exists.

  • @ruthied.3219
    @ruthied.3219 3 місяці тому +4

    Adine, I have grown to respect you so much for your contribution to wild care, the elephants and rhinos, and all who enter your path. Thank you✨️💖✨️

  • @suecash8186
    @suecash8186 4 місяці тому +13

    Thank you Adine so much for sharing your beautiful experience with us ❤❤❤❤

  • @LBin-oe8mv
    @LBin-oe8mv 3 місяці тому +4

    What a magnificent tusker. Thank you so much Adine for making this for us. We are so blessed and you especially having the opportunity to care and live along their side.

  • @sddaron
    @sddaron 4 місяці тому +3

    What a majestic, handsome guy Craig is!! I love his name. So simple,, yet so mighty!!! What a wonderful opportunity for you, Adine. Thank you for sharing!

  • @lesleyhook3472
    @lesleyhook3472 3 місяці тому +5

    Adine, Adine, Adine! You don’t need a magic wand! You are our Matriarch. We follow you! We trust you! You open our eyes, our hearts and our souls! Dear Lady, just keep on doing what you are doing! You are on the right path! Apart from that, this was an amazing video. I recognised the look of the Jabulani Herd in Craig’s face when you talked to him. Wondrous. You are indeed blessed in your life and you are living it to the full 🙏❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️

  • @christinehysteria689
    @christinehysteria689 4 місяці тому +10

    Craig is absolutly stunning , Thankyoufor sharing

  • @suzanneflowers2230
    @suzanneflowers2230 4 місяці тому +5

    Adine, please thank David profusely for all of us.

  • @carolprice9473
    @carolprice9473 4 місяці тому +9

    One of God's greatest creations ❤❤ just beautiful ❤❤

  • @BellesDreams
    @BellesDreams 4 місяці тому +4

    I am so grateful that there are other organizations like yours Adine that is trying to save God’s gentle giants ❤ thanks to all of you who love and care for these beautiful creatures of God ❤

  • @Renee29forever
    @Renee29forever 3 місяці тому +3

    There are no words to describe the beauty of Craig! I'm in complete awe! ♥♥♥

  • @BestFitSquareChannel
    @BestFitSquareChannel 4 місяці тому +9

    Mesmerizing. Magnificent being. Thank you Adine. Best wishes 🌞🫶🏼✌🏼

  • @c0f3324
    @c0f3324 3 місяці тому +2

    Craig is so chill honestly, he needs to be super protected, he doesn't mine humans being around him.

  • @francesfarmer736
    @francesfarmer736 4 місяці тому +5

    Adine, Thank you for showing us this magnificent animal,,,,,,I am in awe of this giant “Craig’, what sweet and gentle nature he is….I’m glad David is protecting him……Craig and all the other tuskers that are left on this planet 🌎🐘💙 Tobey, Arizona, US 🌞🌵

  • @yvonneferguson8575
    @yvonneferguson8575 3 місяці тому +3

    Craig, may you live a long and serene life. Thank you to all.

  • @cindycuevas9328
    @cindycuevas9328 3 місяці тому +3

    what a beautiful boy!! a once in a lifetime experience to see this wonderful animal up close. thank you for sharing with us! 🐘Thank you David for protecting Craig.

  • @frankwolf3860
    @frankwolf3860 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you David! Protecting Craig is so important for elephant conservation...conservation of wildlife, overall, too! Thank you David!

  • @desireeandersson-ux7pn
    @desireeandersson-ux7pn 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Adine for sharing. Such a fantastic stately and beautiful Elephant Craig🐘❤️.

  • @광희이-w9j
    @광희이-w9j 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank god he is protected. ❤🙏

  • @IlGattonero13
    @IlGattonero13 3 місяці тому +3

    You have the next best thing to a magic wand, dear Adine. You have your knowledge, experience, and passion, which you share with the world through your videos and work at HERD. Every day you educate countless others about these majestic animals, the perils they face, and the need to protect them.
    I can only imagine the awe you felt in the presence of this regal and gentle bull. Thanks to David for his love and care for Craig, and thank you for sharing this astonishing moment with us.

  • @fmtoll
    @fmtoll 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow! Craig is a handsome boy. Those tusks are amazing. The landscape there is beautiful!

  • @suzannehouse1172
    @suzannehouse1172 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for this honor in witnessing this beautiful animal. Sendingso much love to all Suzanne USA I will never be able to thank you enough!

  • @kathyking5552
    @kathyking5552 3 місяці тому +3

    Craig is one handsome guy!! Wow. What a beautiful sight!!! Who says God didn't have a hand in that creation!!! ❤

  • @B1900pilot
    @B1900pilot 4 місяці тому +5

    He’s magnificent, and so calm.

  • @gemzoey1313
    @gemzoey1313 3 місяці тому +4

    What an INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL and MAJESTIC Elephant! Thank you for all you do to protect him! 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aussiegardener1773
    @aussiegardener1773 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for sharing one of the most magnificent animals on the planet. God bless everyone that protects these giants

  • @ravensdotter6843
    @ravensdotter6843 3 місяці тому +2

    Craig is so present and beautiful, and so is David who follows him.

  • @michellesartori6695
    @michellesartori6695 4 місяці тому +11

    I am laying in bed watching Craig and asking the question "Is he safe? Is he safe" but my cats cannot answer. To know that in the whole entire world there are less than 20 of the "big tuskers" left in the wild and yet hunters and poachers are STILL hunting the very few that remain and this astounds me. Is there no limit to the greed of man? Evidently, not because we have caused unnameable species to go extinct, and while there ARE other elephants, there are few with the unique genetic sequences that facilitate these super tuskers being bred and growing such large tusks. I don't want to take my grandchild to a museum and tell him that these long pieces of ivory are all that remain of a vast number of majestic creatures! Here in Australia in the 1930's we neglected the last one of a once thriving species known as the thylacine or "Tasmanian Tiger" and it died of cold when the carer forget to open its inside area and it died during a cold Tasmanian night. I believe that this species still exists as do many Tasmanians but only due to the opportunity they have had to avoid the majority of humans and those who have seen them doing nothing but watching them return into the dense, deep Tasmanian bushland. I understand that people like the Masai warrior "watch them" but how low does the number of super tuskers have to get before humans will say "Not another species or subspecies will die along with the Dodo and several different subspecies of tigers and rhino's"? Craig has walked this planet 8 years less than I have and I imagine death came calling many, many times and yet he lives! How do we as a species give him and the few remaining of that gene pool the chance to live out their days till a time of natural death and not by the bullet of a gun? Elephants are extraordinary creatures and yet I fear that we will not appreciate them enough to do whatever is needed to save them until Craig, Dorothy, Tim and their companions have gone the way of the Dodo! Thank you Adine for sharing this experience with us. It was amazing!

  • @kennethmarks1625
    @kennethmarks1625 4 місяці тому +4

    claudette ❤❤❤l too have had the honor of meeting Craig🎉🎉🎉so happy you shared this😊 Namaste to Craig and Adine❤❤❤❤❤

  • @badluck2147
    @badluck2147 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow. I immediately thought of Mambo because of his ear😊 but my goodness, it must be a surreal experience just being in his presence. He’s so majestic, with plenty of lush vegetation. At 52, he’s gotta have offspring roaming around, right? I’m in complete awe!