Young Elephants, Timisa & Khanyisa Show Great Interest in Orphan, Phabeni!

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  • Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
  • So many unexpected scenes fill this video today! This is the last video we will be sharing of the introductions between Phabeni and the rest of the herd, as the little bull has now moved on to walks with the elephants in the wild. Now that he knows them all so well! This will give him plenty of time to bond with some of the elephants he didn't spend as much time with during the introductions.
    One thing is clear and that's that Setombe is taking Phabeni in as her own. No other female stands a chance at taking on the role of his mother with Setombe around. The eldest and dominant female in the herd, Setombe is being truly amazing in her affection toward Phabeni. She is blowing us away, day by day, and she continues to show up and support Phabeni with fierce, determined dedication.
    In this third introduction, Khanyisa and Timisa really surprise us too! Both young elephants shower Phabeni with attention, their curious trunks making sure they make the most of their time with this new baby. This was the first time Timisa showed interest in the bull, but Khanyisa has been growing in her attitude toward the calf, and now seems totally smitten. Perhaps the three will be the best of friends out in the bush!
    Matriarch Tokwe is also very present in these moments, keeping a watch over the action, as the original mother of the herd. At the end, Phabeni heads back to the orphanage for a milk bottle and some warmth and down time with Lammie and Spotty, and the herd head out into the bush for their wilderness walks with the carers.

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  • @CristinaF210
    @CristinaF210 11 місяців тому +28

    Phabeni is too cute man, he looks like a little elephant doll, Setombe loves her little baby so muchour sweet Tokwe cant believe it either such unexpected events, but its all wonderful, baby loves his mama and mama is completely head over hills with him, so its all around a rejoice joy and just pure wonderful precious moments we wont forget Timisa is always sweet i love her so, and iam VERY proud of our baby khanyisa i am sure she will love him the same and will be playing with him soon enough iam in awe of her delicate touching him she has such a big heart our khanyisa is truly one of a kind, God bless you always sweet princess lots and lots of talking back and forward rumbles rumbles i love this wonderful rumbles they do, it gives me this comforting tranquility / serenity, this is such wonderful bonding, and so emotional, every baby needs their mother , and i never knew elephants loved their babies so so much i mean they LOVE more than anything being mothers and aunts and uncles and brothers and sisters to their little ones its what they love the most in this life, and man what a slap in the face to us humans we could learn so much from them, THEY know the secret of true happiness in this life, just wow, and thank you ALL
    and congratulations Setombe youre a new mom now

    • @PiyumiNishanthi-re4cj
      @PiyumiNishanthi-re4cj 5 місяців тому

      😅😊Ha ha 😊😊😊😊ha is 😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @lynnell5993
    @lynnell5993 11 місяців тому +129

    Setombe, bless you, big Mama. You've gone the extra mile and won the heart of Phabeni. You even allowed the young girls in for trunk hugs. Wonders never cease.

  • @lindaredwood-kahn8143
    @lindaredwood-kahn8143 11 місяців тому +10

    So wonderful to see our little prince surrounded by love and protection! Seeing his 2 older sisters, Pinky and Timi showering him with affection is off the charts! Blessings to all from California USA!

  • @lindsayheiden3598
    @lindsayheiden3598 11 місяців тому +21

    This video is truly amazing! To see Phabeni and Khanyisa together and to see Phabeni run to Septombe warms my heart. Today is American folk singer, James Taylor’s 76th birthday and one of his most popular songs from the early 70’s is “You’ve Got a Friend”, written by Carol King. Watching this video I can see that Phabeni now has many friends and I couldn’t be happier for him and all the elephants❤. I thank everyone at HERD for taking care of every single precious, loving and wise 🐘🐘 🙏🏽

  • @paddyjenkins8458
    @paddyjenkins8458 11 місяців тому +221

    This baby is so cute, I know he is going to be a huge elephant but when I see him running with those ears flapping I just want to hug him, thank you Herd for giving him a happy home

    • @thefairyqueen369
      @thefairyqueen369 10 місяців тому +9

      The Angels got Adine's boys there quick as, before those authorities could come in with their guns....it still shocks me to even think that they would have said this let alone do it! This baby boy and all the herd have wings protecting them!

    • @chandrikajasintha2182
      @chandrikajasintha2182 6 місяців тому

      ❤ඞ​@@thefairyqueen369

  • @carolinamoreno7372
    @carolinamoreno7372 11 місяців тому +14

    I am so happy for Setombe. This is her moment to shine and to show what a good mother she is. And that she has. The dedication and love showered on her daughter Klaserie for 17 years has paid off. Setombe has a new reason to rejoice. And Tokwe and Lundi are well aware of this. Both of these elephants are gifted with a supreme knowledge of what to do and when and when to delegate responsibility to others. My Sweet and Beautiful Timisa💕 is starting to come around and this makes me very happy because I love her to bits.

  • @patriciataggett1396
    @patriciataggett1396 11 місяців тому +86

    It is amazing how carefully each elephant gracefully steps to ensure they are not hurting Phabeni.

    • @lb1460
      @lb1460 11 місяців тому +9

      It is so incredible!

    • @carolegeorge7040
      @carolegeorge7040 11 місяців тому +3

      Ikr? Their spatial awareness and agility is amazing ❤

  • @LaughlinLisa1
    @LaughlinLisa1 11 місяців тому +23

    Watching Khanyisa trying to get the baby to suckle her too was so darn adorable. I wish my arms were big enough to hug them all. Precious precious babies all the them. 🥰

    • @DianaBamaRN
      @DianaBamaRN 10 місяців тому +5

      That was the sweetest thing. She even used her trunk to try to guide him to her nipple. How incredibly loving and sweet of her little self!

    • @ShedaKhan-m8x
      @ShedaKhan-m8x 10 місяців тому +5

      Yes, she's a little darling!

  • @allisoncompeaux3981
    @allisoncompeaux3981 11 місяців тому +16

    Phabini still goes to Adine for reassurance. ❤ Very happy for Setombe. She has a new purpose in her life. Very proud of Khanyisa too. She was raised with love, and is giving back to her herd. The ellie's intelligence is amazing. Beautiful video.

  • @jangsy33
    @jangsy33 11 місяців тому +37

    Setombe is able to unleash her passion and love thanks to Phabeni and Herd! Beneficial hormones are releasing throughout her body.❤. Khanysa and Timisa have come a long way from kicking Phabeni on their first encounter, so sweet to see them together in acceptance and love!

    • @vivianaiacomelli3080
      @vivianaiacomelli3080 11 місяців тому +6

      Vero! Al terzo incontro hanno capito ..... ! Sono state intelligenti ,brave le 2 giovani!😊☺️

    • @Daughterchasya
      @Daughterchasya 9 місяців тому +2

      Kumbura is the reason they changed completely

  • @FirehorseUniqueandRare66
    @FirehorseUniqueandRare66 11 місяців тому +12

    It is, for me, exceptionally precious to witness these developing Love bonds between the beautiful Ele’s ❤ Phabeni had an open-buffet on offer today!! This is very special. Love and gratitude to you All at Herd 🐘🕉️💜🐘🌻🐘💜

  • @moonandstars4690
    @moonandstars4690 11 місяців тому +107

    Phabeni is fitting into the herd nicely, Setombe and the all mothers will be lovingly raising this baby bull🐘💕🐘

  • @lindaredwood-kahn2729
    @lindaredwood-kahn2729 11 місяців тому +6

    Looks like Khanysia in love with her little bro!! How precious are her trunk hugs!! Utterly delightful!! Bless Setombe, a wonderful mama for our little prince!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤

  • @jdaze1
    @jdaze1 11 місяців тому +19

    The little albino one was trying to let Phambani suckle from her. Moved her leg forward. That was amazing given that she is still just a young girl.

  • @helensalvia54
    @helensalvia54 11 місяців тому +92

    So proud of Setombe, Khanyisa and Timisa with all their love and support for Phabeni

  • @aowyn_
    @aowyn_ 11 місяців тому +183

    Phabeni is so fearless 😍🤩 he walks right up to each of them like he belongs there ❤ thanks to all of HERD for looking after and saving the elephants we so dearly love

    • @janparish7895
      @janparish7895 11 місяців тому +24

      Lovely comment!! 🤗🧡🐘🙏

    • @mike48877
      @mike48877 11 місяців тому +6

      He really seems to be unphased by their huge size, compared to him.

    • @reyvillegasjr166
      @reyvillegasjr166 11 місяців тому +5

      😅 he just knows some of em have milk and is hungry,no fearlessness...just hungry n all momma's boy'd up cuz he knows one of the females gonna take care of him

    • @janparish7895
      @janparish7895 11 місяців тому

      @@reyvillegasjr166 The females don't produce milk. That's why he is bottle fed. The suckling is just for comfort. 🙏

    • @mantusing840
      @mantusing840 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@reyvillegasjr166😢 6:37

  • @patcarlson3449
    @patcarlson3449 11 місяців тому +183

    Little Phabeni is surrounded in safety and love from human and elephant herd both.

  • @gr8fuldeb699
    @gr8fuldeb699 11 місяців тому +48

    What a beautiful photo that would be to have the 3 youngest next to each other

  • @helencaddick9974
    @helencaddick9974 11 місяців тому +15

    The human population could learn a great deal from the Elephants , starting with courtesy and being polite. Phabeni rushes to meet Setcombe and the others know he is her baby so they stand back.
    The more I see of animals the more I realise that although they don't speak any of our languages they still comprehend ,think, and communicate with each other as we do and us if we listen and look .
    The joy that this site has given me and I'm not alone , is huge . Thank you Ellies ,Adine and all of the team it's a mammoth task executed wonderfully each and every day/ night . Thank you.

    • @chicks-on-the-loose
      @chicks-on-the-loose 8 місяців тому

      Perhaps it is because they have no spoken language that they understand (feel, sense) so well. All of their brain is free to sense with no words bothering them.

  • @edolix59
    @edolix59 11 місяців тому +19

    Timisa allowing Phabeni to suckle from her was amazing. She's so young yet she seemed so much more at ease with the suckling than some of the other females are, like Klaserie and Kumbura.

  • @지야-c7c
    @지야-c7c 11 місяців тому +30

    카니샤땜에 웃음이 😂어른처럼 아기에게 우유를 주려고하는 꼬마 카니샤 😂😂❤❤❤
    너무 사랑스러운 가족들😘

    • @LibertySneeden
      @LibertySneeden 11 місяців тому +6

      Absolutely. I was surprised, amazed and impressed.

    • @ShedaKhan-m8x
      @ShedaKhan-m8x 10 місяців тому +2

      Her loving nature comes thru every time.

  • @shotgunbettygaming
    @shotgunbettygaming 11 місяців тому +16

    22:12 What the hell is that jumping over the fence and what did it steal?!😆Is that a primate?!
    Watching Khanyisa trying to offer her teat for suckling to Phabeni is adoooorrrrable!! She knows what to do from watching the females but when he tries to latch she's a little creeped out😂I'm also VERY proud of Timi getting over herself and choosing to be a Big Sister in stead of a nemesis. LOVE THIS HERD!!!

    • @hell666-59
      @hell666-59 11 місяців тому +8

      Wow you have eagle eyes! Slowed down I think it's a little monkey 😂

    • @jeanettegreeff4168
      @jeanettegreeff4168 11 місяців тому

      Looks like a baboon.

    • @shotgunbettygaming
      @shotgunbettygaming 11 місяців тому +3

      @@hell666-59 I used to live in a bad neighborhood😆

    • @hell666-59
      @hell666-59 11 місяців тому +2

      @@shotgunbettygaming Oh... 😂

  • @CC-xn5xi
    @CC-xn5xi 11 місяців тому +102

    Thank you for labeling the elephants.

    • @Claire11elliott
      @Claire11elliott 11 місяців тому +13

      YES!

    • @Sharon-yc8if
      @Sharon-yc8if 11 місяців тому +6

      It does help alot and I do like getting to know them and their names.

    • @pratibhaverma5712
      @pratibhaverma5712 11 місяців тому

      ​@@Sharon-yc8ifl😊to do ppp9p😅0❤❤I 0😊😊1😂😂

    • @DianaBamaRN
      @DianaBamaRN 10 місяців тому +3

      It’s one of the reasons I love this channel so much. There are a few other orphanages/sanctuaries/nature parks I also watch but none of them label or point out individual elephants. Like at Lek’s park, they tell many stories about individual elephants there but the video usually shows a couple or more elephants and I have no idea which one they are talking about. I would be a lot more interested if I could determine who was who, who the mom to that particular calf is etc. So thank you HERD team for putting in the extra efforts to identify them every time!

  • @IlGattonero13
    @IlGattonero13 11 місяців тому +16

    Phabeni seems (wisely or instinctively) to want to bond with as many of the females as possible, to ensure his future security! How wonderful that Khanyisa’s earlier confusion and jealousy has transformed into curiosity and tenderness toward him. The little bull is going from strength to strength, supported by his human family and his acceptance into the herd. I think the latter in particular has nurtured his sense of belonging and fed his inner drive to thrive. I look forward to seeing what’s next for him! Thank you all for your life-saving work and for sharing these moments with us.

    • @vivianaiacomelli3080
      @vivianaiacomelli3080 11 місяців тому +3

      Perfetti ragionamenti , condivido. Saluti dall'Italia 👋👌

    • @IlGattonero13
      @IlGattonero13 11 місяців тому

      @@vivianaiacomelli3080 Grazie! Saluti a Lei!

    • @IlGattonero13
      @IlGattonero13 11 місяців тому +1

      @@vivianaiacomelli3080 Grazie. Saluti a Lei!

  • @thefairyqueen369
    @thefairyqueen369 10 місяців тому +3

    When Phabeni is suckling...I always feel that little pang of sadness that he won't receive any milk like that......but I immediately think of how this beautiful baby boy is getting so much love and attention that he truly deserves and he has his milkies throughout the day! A small price to pay for being safe and loved at HERD! thank you all who work at HERD,even those who are behind the scenes.......you all rock!

  • @Clodi19
    @Clodi19 11 місяців тому +9

    Third adorable meeting for Baby Phabeni with the Herd ! he is so happy and each time it rains ! a good thing : baby stays under belly’s mama Setombe ! they are incredibile both they stay always together but I am so happy to watch Khanyisa so adorable full of shy cuddles to Phabeni and Phabeni too !! it was so cute they are so intelligent both 💕 these little angels !!!! Phabeni wanted to suck all the girls !!😅 I can’ t believe that khanyisa has the same size that Timisa !!!!aPhabeni legs are itching 😫 😃 thank you for this 30 minutes of pure happiness ! a total heartwarming ! Phabeni is the giant with the gang and the tiny baby with the herd ! what a beautiful story this little baby’s so lost ! and now blossoms with every one !! thank you the team
    and mama Adine 💕💕🎈💕🐘💕🎈🇫🇷

  • @vanessaalexis6505
    @vanessaalexis6505 11 місяців тому +65

    This is incredible to watch all the cows permitting baby Phabeni to suckle. He is one special little boy❤

    • @Quackerjacks438
      @Quackerjacks438 11 місяців тому +10

      He's a little greedy gut.😂😂😂 ❤

  • @franceslynch8815
    @franceslynch8815 11 місяців тому +8

    Setombe's delicate foot movements around Phabeni is very touching. She dotes on the baby. They are all attached to him. Khanysia seems so big next to him but she is still so tiny. Thank you all so much at herd❤

  • @gwendaniel6402
    @gwendaniel6402 11 місяців тому +38

    Such a beautiful Baby Absolutely love Khanyisa she’s growing so much Beautiful Family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @juliesong4123
    @juliesong4123 11 місяців тому +27

    I love how Khanyisa is showing some allomother skills!💕

  • @cemarie5471
    @cemarie5471 11 місяців тому +29

    ❤❤Good morning HERD and ellie family❤❤❤❤
    Lil baby Phabeni doesn't need to navigate... he goes straight to his ellie mommy❤❤❤

  • @candidaprout560
    @candidaprout560 11 місяців тому +55

    I love to see him running 😅.hi Phabeni ❤️ hi khanisa ❤️ and girl friends ❤❤❤. Hi all of you 🍀 and all elephants 🐘❤️

    • @GuantanamoBayBarbie3
      @GuantanamoBayBarbie3 11 місяців тому +9

      I always read comments, and yours are so endearing. ❤ Hello from Oregon! 👋🏽

    • @gretamauze4486
      @gretamauze4486 10 місяців тому +3

      these adult ellies just warm my heart to see how protetive they are for a newcommer ! my heart smiles when phabeni is running with his blanket and the wind catches it then he has a scarf on so cute

  • @debraevans6795
    @debraevans6795 11 місяців тому +34

    BLESSED TUESDAY ADINE AND ALL HERD CARERS! 3RD MEETING WENT WELL! I COULD WATCH THE ELEPHANTS ALL DAY LONG!!! 🍀🫶💚🐘🦏🐾🐑🍼

  • @maramakesjournals2319
    @maramakesjournals2319 11 місяців тому +9

    Phabeni is one itchy little dude. Oh, at the end, Phabeni waves his trunk as the herd walks away. He is part of the family now. Lucky boy! 🐘💜💜💜

  • @jknetsYT
    @jknetsYT 11 місяців тому +21

    Setombe is such a great dedicated mom as seen by her devotion to Klasserie. Now she has found joy in "raising" little Phabeni. It was so nice to see Phabeni walk straight up to Setombe. She has given him so much love and acceptance and he knows it. Setombe is also very much a disciplinarian as she was very much in the hierarchy with the bulls so she knows how to discipline Phabeni if and when it is necessary. Although I'm sure Jabu and the other bulls Samopane and Sebakwe will be there The other mom Lundi and of matriarch Tokwe will always be there to support. Kumbura is showing that she's always ready to be an allomother. Such a giving young girl. It's wonderful to see the young girls Timisa and Khanyisa have a positive experience with Phabeni. They are showing great interest as well. Timi is so pretty! Those eyes are mesmerizing ❤️ Phabeni is truly in such a wonderful place now. Loved and protected by his human family and his HERD. Thank you Adine and carers for all that you do 🙏❤️

  • @susycavaleiro1265
    @susycavaleiro1265 11 місяців тому +7

    I'm a little sad that Lundi wasn't chosen by Phabeni and very surprised at Setombe. She's 100% into her new baby. So glad that Khanyisa is behaving herself with the little one. At 11.00 don't you just love the way he scratches his back leg?😅 Then at 11.50 he scratches his head on a big tummy.😅 What a joy to watch all these ellies taking care of Phabeni. He's such a brave boy. He went straight to Setombe when he joined up with them. Clever little boy. Thank you all at Herd for all you do.👍👍💖💖💖🐘🐘🐘🐘🥰🥰

  • @bjrnhjjakobsen2174
    @bjrnhjjakobsen2174 11 місяців тому +36

    The Herd crew are doing a fantastic job and the channel is very addictive and educative so I am ready if I found an orphan elephant. I live in Denmark so chances are slim unless they start reviving mammoths 😂

    • @Sillydk-ot6dk
      @Sillydk-ot6dk 11 місяців тому +3

      Hej Jeg er også fra Danmark. Man bliver nemlig afhængig af disse skønne elefanter. Hvis du en dag finder en baby vil jeg gerne være babysitter, 😂😍

    • @jomyb55
      @jomyb55 11 місяців тому

      😂

    • @miri-818
      @miri-818 11 місяців тому

      här i Sverige en nyfödd elefant på ett ZOO blev klämd till döds för två dagar sedan, mitt hjärta brast av sorg...💔

    • @Sillydk-ot6dk
      @Sillydk-ot6dk 11 місяців тому

      @@miri-818 Åhh det er jeg ked af. Stakkels lille søde ven. Vi har lige fået en nyfødt i København for ca en uge siden.

    • @miri-818
      @miri-818 11 місяців тому

      ​​@Sillydk-ot6dk ​men som tur finns där tydligen två till nyfödda som lever och är friska!!🐘🧡🐘

  • @anitasyvalahti1730
    @anitasyvalahti1730 11 місяців тому +15

    I love them all. Setombe is amazing, no less Tokwe. So peaceful with Khanyisa and Timisa. Little Phabeni gets a lot of love and comfort from the herd ☺💕🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘💕. Thank you to all the carers ❣❣🌹🌹.

  • @mavic2175
    @mavic2175 11 місяців тому +43

    Phabeni is like a bee🐝, going from flower to flower.

    • @EvaArt-ud6gwari
      @EvaArt-ud6gwari 11 місяців тому +3

      😂🎉❤I like the way you put that. He is so sweet, brave, innocent. He clearly didn’t want to leave his mom and friends,

  • @gr8fuldeb699
    @gr8fuldeb699 11 місяців тому +25

    I love how small Phabeni looks when she is next to the large ellies. Its too adorable!!!

  • @Fiftynine414
    @Fiftynine414 11 місяців тому +27

    Sweet Phabeni wants to stay with the herd…little angel.

  • @suecash8186
    @suecash8186 11 місяців тому +7

    It's nice to see Khanyisa being good to Phabeni,I knew she would her personality is too sweet , Adine I want to thank you for the beautiful card you send me I love it❤❤❤❤ it touched my 💜💜💜❤️😂

  • @ShedaKhan-m8x
    @ShedaKhan-m8x 11 місяців тому +19

    Always knew Khanyisa would love phabeni, she was just a bit confused at the beginning. She has always been a loving little darling.

  • @dustyflair
    @dustyflair 11 місяців тому +10

    Setombe saw that lil boy and I honestly think she had been dreaming about a lil baby and when she saw him, just like most of us, she fell in LOVE.

  • @lindajohnson9175
    @lindajohnson9175 11 місяців тому +132

    Baby elephants are the cutest babies in the world, I believe. Neat to see the three youngest lined up ❤❤

    • @Clodi19
      @Clodi19 11 місяців тому +15

      I do agree the cutest ! intelligent ! loving and funny babies !

    • @bogdang.7627
      @bogdang.7627 11 місяців тому +13

      they are sweet, funny, sometimes mischievous and, most importantly, they make us feel like we would towards a small child

    • @TheCJRhodes
      @TheCJRhodes 11 місяців тому +9

      baby elephants and baby beavers are tied for me, but #1 for different reasons! :D

    • @CristinaF210
      @CristinaF210 9 місяців тому +2

      i think so too, to see a mini elephant walking around its just too much

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 11 місяців тому +11

    It's nice to see Khanysia accepting Phabeni now.💖

  • @galepatrick1702
    @galepatrick1702 11 місяців тому +12

    Khanyisa is almost the size of Timisa - growing by leaps and bounds-
    Phabeni is a winsome baby elephant - he acts as though he belonged to the HERD
    from the get go and they behaved accordingly with him - way to go Phabeni!!

  • @janparish7895
    @janparish7895 11 місяців тому +13

    Well Setombe is definitely Mama to Phabeni!! I wonder how Klaserie feels? So happy Khanyisa is coming to love her little brother and now Timi is showing interest too. Phabeni seems to have a positive effect on the whole Herd which is Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing this lovely video! 💚🐘💚🤗👍🙏

  • @arcticgoddess
    @arcticgoddess 11 місяців тому +7

    What a special time with Setombe and Tokwe hosting the young ladies. I am loving it! I watch a lot of elephants and I do not recall such a confident calf, particularly with a new herd! It is no wonder they are all falling in love with him! ❤

  • @paolacanali4567
    @paolacanali4567 11 місяців тому +17

    Che dolcissima scena fra la grande matressa e Phabeni che cerca disperatamente una mamma ❤❤❤ 😚😚😚

  • @RanmaChan
    @RanmaChan 11 місяців тому +6

    I'm so happy that Khanyisa acceptes finally little Phabeni, and trying to make him suckling her udder as if she wanted to test her maternal instinct for later.💖💖💖💖💓💓💓💓
    Just adorable!💝💝🐘🐘🐘🐘

  • @The-ii5mj
    @The-ii5mj 11 місяців тому +20

    Khanyisa being so sweet❤️🐘🐘🙏❣️ Oh my 💜

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 11 місяців тому +12

    This must be breathtaking seeing it happen in real time. 🐘🐘💙
    We feel your pride in Khanyisa, too, Adine. 😊
    Gratitude for HERD.

  • @amykins9870
    @amykins9870 11 місяців тому +13

    its a choice both Phabeni and Setombe made. He ran straight to her and she embraced him. He had been obviously spending more time with Setombe in the couple of visits before this one.
    Each orphan ends up picking a favorite allomother. Klassarie seems to like he little brother lol !! Edit:Khanyisa is sweet natured. I think jealousy was over her two allomothers. Now Setombe is his pick she's like its all good now.

  • @steventrompeter9883
    @steventrompeter9883 11 місяців тому +9

    These meetings keep getting better every time. Phabeni walking straight to Setombe, Khanyisa and timisa being so welcoming. 🐘😊

  • @lisasmith4189
    @lisasmith4189 11 місяців тому +6

    Aweeee.....my baby little Phabeni is growing up and getting cuter by the day! I love you lil baby, and this momma will adopt you soon. I want TO ALL OF THEM! But it cannot be. Adine, you have the best life with them, and I know they adore you. Enough said. H.E.R.D. You are the best! 🐘❤️🐘❤️

  • @lynne0410
    @lynne0410 11 місяців тому +23

    What a star. She did so well with the baby. It is beautiful to watch.

  • @cynthiadeese3861
    @cynthiadeese3861 11 місяців тому +8

    Setombe must have really been smitten by him. He's doing fantastic and I'm so happy to see he's doing so well.

  • @mickeyTX.
    @mickeyTX. 11 місяців тому +11

    They are all so protective of each other.. Phabeni is in heaven.. how great his life is becoming.. 💜🐘

  • @beckybanta126
    @beckybanta126 11 місяців тому +26

    Hugs all around from elephants & you all. What love. I believe the 3 of the youngins standing side-by-side is adorable! 🐘🐘🐘 Great camera work. Thanks to all!😊

  • @josefinacordero6112
    @josefinacordero6112 11 місяців тому +18

    Glad Phabeni is joyfully welcomed by the herd. They are family now😊

  • @a-fl-man640
    @a-fl-man640 11 місяців тому +51

    guess my cat litter changing chores pale in comparison to these caretakers.

    • @cynthiadeese3861
      @cynthiadeese3861 11 місяців тому +7

      I know and I'll still complain about it. Wouldn't you hate to scoop this up?

    • @Bloodnok49
      @Bloodnok49 11 місяців тому

      Writing as one who in another life regularly drove out into country lanes to scoop up horse dung for the compost pit, I can assure you it is not particularly smelly, but it is really good for composting. I imagine the same applies for elephant dung. However, scooping up dog excreta, if you have not had time to take the hound for a walk - that is another matter entirely. Friends had 4 Bernese - their back garden could be indescribable at times.... @@cynthiadeese3861

    • @Quackerjacks438
      @Quackerjacks438 11 місяців тому +5

      😂😂😂

    • @LibertySneeden
      @LibertySneeden 11 місяців тому +4

      Well said! ❤

    • @ArseMoriendi
      @ArseMoriendi 11 місяців тому +2

      Now I’m imagining elephant sized litter boxes…

  • @destroyerarmor
    @destroyerarmor 11 місяців тому +14

    Thank God we can't see Phabeni's cheekbones anymore. Amazing recovery now a happy boy with a loving family

  • @annehaight9963
    @annehaight9963 11 місяців тому +9

    It's so interesting that Khanyisa, even as young as she is, showed the instinct to move her leg to let Phabeni try to suckle from her. I suppose it's a learned behavior from watching the other female elephants?

  • @Carolevw
    @Carolevw 11 місяців тому +8

    This made me have a wee heart moment when Khanyisa lovingly moved into Phabeni and opened her leg to let him suckle. Did you see her bring the branch in for Phabi? ❤❤❤

  • @WaterfallFW
    @WaterfallFW 11 місяців тому +5

    ❤ I just love little Phabeni! He’s a sweetheart. He has a good itch under the mothers belly. Little Timisa is playing house as Phabeni as her baby. How cute are they all. ❤️

  • @hajijahabbas188
    @hajijahabbas188 11 місяців тому +41

    Phabeni is so happy today with mothers n sisters around him.

  • @rennaehanson9996
    @rennaehanson9996 11 місяців тому +6

    It's so amazing to watch these gentle giants being so careful where they place their feet; staying close to Phabeni to protect him and keep him warm! It's also wonderful to see Khanysia taking such an interest and helping to take care of the little bull, you can actually see her lean over him to protect him from the rain! Wonderful moments, thank you for sharing!

  • @mchapman132
    @mchapman132 11 місяців тому +6

    It’s heartwarming to see him loved, safe and happy. His journey must have been terrifying for him. God bless you all. 🇺🇸🙏🏻🐘

  • @nadineflamboyant2689
    @nadineflamboyant2689 11 місяців тому +56

    Cute Phabeni and sweet Setombe ❤

  • @LibertySneeden
    @LibertySneeden 11 місяців тому +6

    It was a fabulous video today of Phabeni's visit to the stables. When I saw there was a new video posted 4 hours ago, I actually clapped for joy.
    Phabeni is precious:
    ♡ Using Setombi's tummy for a good head and back scratch.
    ♡ Suckling both Khanisa and Timisa, AND they were both happy to let him.
    ♡ He leans against Setombi's leg.
    ♡ Phabeni enjoyed the sweet potatoes. He's not interested in his bottle, just the sweet potatoes. LOL 😂.
    So many delightful moments. The video could have been an hour plus. That is entertainment deluxe.
    Khanisa and Timisa were super stars, making friends so warmly with Phabeni. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Setombi, big applause, for being a wonderful mother to Phabeni.

  • @michellestratford9753
    @michellestratford9753 11 місяців тому +4

    Everything about this makes me smile! From Khanysa's big slow steps so she won't hurt the baby to Phabeni s constant back rubs under his mum's belly, to noticing that Phabeni is always being touched by someone's trunk making him know he is loved. It's absolutely magical❤

  • @lindaclark1406
    @lindaclark1406 11 місяців тому +12

    The rain must be welcoming. Look how green and lush everything is getting, for all the animals in The Herd and in the wild. Our little man is doing just fine and excepted by all. He’s healthy and growing. 💕🇺🇸🌺🌴💗

  • @GB-he1zc
    @GB-he1zc 11 місяців тому +3

    This is the best video. Everyone is calm, no one is trying to push or kick (Khaynisa😅) little Phabeny. Intact she is very gentle with her little brother😊😊😊 and also Timisa is very, very nice. What a beautiful scene with the three of them next to each other by size which is quite. Will watch again because there are so many details like little Phabeny rocking back and forth under Setombe, getting
    a back rub, leg, trunk movement. All nice and gentle❤❤❤😊😊😊 Thank you Adobe and all the carers for this beautiful video.

  • @shawnakenton9682
    @shawnakenton9682 11 місяців тому +5

    I didnt think these videos could get more precious! I could swear even Khanyisa was trying to guide Phabeni to suckle her! It seems that Setombe being momma to lil Phabeni has gotten even the youngest of the herd to learn to be allomothers!

  • @DanaScott-yz7xj
    @DanaScott-yz7xj 11 місяців тому +17

    Thank you for sharing these magnificent images…elephants are such special creatures♥️🇨🇦

  • @scottstangeland2878
    @scottstangeland2878 11 місяців тому +17

    He's got so much love!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mankind has everything to learn from our Elephant friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @wendyjack4532
    @wendyjack4532 11 місяців тому +5

    Khanyisa and Tamisa are being such kind and interested big sisters to Phabeni. They are doing a wonderful job in welcoming him into the herd. Setombe has certainly taken Phabeni in. What a wonderful opportunity for her. Phabeni has a good future ahead of him.

  • @JD-nd1oz
    @JD-nd1oz 11 місяців тому +4

    I know from following ENP and their Asian Rescued elephants, it is the baby orphan that decides whome they choose as their mother and whom they wish to suckle from. With Setombe, she has been a mum before and her boobs are obviously bigger giving baby a much easier suckle. I wonder if this is why Setombe was finally chosen by Phabeni? It would be interesting to hear more about this process on one of the Elephant Tuition Sessions. I also learnt on ENP how the mother swings her trunk like being done here encouraging baby to suckle and then the aunties guide baby to the "milk" and nipples. All of which is captured beautifully in this video. Nice filming Adine. Thank you.❤🐘♥️

  • @jacquelinehughes4631
    @jacquelinehughes4631 9 місяців тому +2

    Setombe is amazing, she's one of my favorite elles, her dedication to phabeni is outstanding, not once did she eat, her entire time was centered around phabeni, , playing, smelling, suckling bonding with him. Although I'm new your channel, I'm hooked and dedicated to your cause, I personally thank you adine and your encredible team, for the love, support and dedication to the elephants in your care.. If we had more people like you in the world, what a beautiful world this would be.❤

  • @christy76840
    @christy76840 11 місяців тому +21

    Elephants are absolutely amazing creatures. God love them

  • @georgina4152
    @georgina4152 11 місяців тому +6

    Timisa and Khanyisa are displaying an almost sisterly tenderness toward Phabeni, their little brother ..... very endearing.

  • @rosannamilano-9662
    @rosannamilano-9662 11 місяців тому +9

    tanta tenerezza e commozione e sono cosi' imponenti ma mi fanno provare proprio commozione e tenerezza come tanta ammirazione per il coraggio e l'abnegazione di chi li cura che riscattano il male che nel tempo abbiamo loro fatto

  • @SarahICannon
    @SarahICannon 11 місяців тому +24

    It beautiful to see Phabeni become part of the herd!!!

  • @KatherineUribe-1
    @KatherineUribe-1 11 місяців тому +5

    Khanyisa was being very gentle with Phabeni. I'm very happy to see this! They will both do their part in making a mighty herd!💖🐘💖🐘💖

  • @barbarajustice9499
    @barbarajustice9499 11 місяців тому +26

    I love thease videos it’s so sweet watching the calf thank you for sharing

  • @paolacanali4567
    @paolacanali4567 11 місяців тому +10

    Phabeni si è fatto accettare dal branco 🐘🌺 e finalmente anche Kanisa lo ha accettato 🎉🎉🎉 viva la pazienza di Phabeni ❤

    • @vivianaiacomelli3080
      @vivianaiacomelli3080 11 місяців тому +1

      Viva l'intelligenza delle 2 piccole al terzo incontro.!

  • @annavolpe8510
    @annavolpe8510 11 місяців тому +7

    Hello 🌹 we have a rainy day too in the south of France ! And it's a good thing ☔
    Phabeni are so happy with his family. Even Khanysia loves him now. Miesikind, a good girl with her brother,
    Have a good day, humans and animals and thanks for beautifuls moments with you.🥰

    • @susanfeneley
      @susanfeneley 11 місяців тому +2

      @annavolpe8510 Yes, a wonderful start to the day for ALL! Hope you're safe and well in South of France..saw today there has been loss of life with flooding ~ please take care and be safe.🕊🙏

    • @annavolpe8510
      @annavolpe8510 11 місяців тому +1

      @@susanfeneley thanks, Susan. Here, we are safe but near Nîmes, some people died.
      Little rivers called "roubines" become very dangerous when it's raining during "équinoxe".
      Have a good day☔🌹

  • @paolacanali4567
    @paolacanali4567 11 місяців тому +16

    Phabeni le prova tutte 😊 che dolce ❤❤❤

  • @femvetusa5263
    @femvetusa5263 8 місяців тому +1

    Phabeni really needed that connection to a mother. It looks like his emotional and mental needs being met, plus he has a big family.
    Thank you Setombe and all the carers.

  • @Sunshine-bv1yy
    @Sunshine-bv1yy 11 місяців тому +8

    Good 🌅 morning from sunny Florida- Phabeni and Khanyisa you bring joy to this retired woman's day!❤😂❤😂❤😂

    • @LibertySneeden
      @LibertySneeden 11 місяців тому +2

      ❤❤❤ from South Africa.
      🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @NakaidaBeauzec
    @NakaidaBeauzec 11 місяців тому +19

    Phabeni wants all the mothers cheeky lol, spreading the love.

  • @bruceanderson5538
    @bruceanderson5538 11 місяців тому +5

    Just think how astonishing it is that now KHANYISA AND TIMISA have been initiated into the HERD MOTHER role…both receiving the first suckling moments in their very young lives.

  • @Crysowns
    @Crysowns 11 місяців тому +7

    It’s funny that Timisa’s head was brought up cuz at the time I was wondering(and hoping) if it would just stay adorably round. She’s so flippin cute!

  • @englishlion2803
    @englishlion2803 11 місяців тому +16

    We have so much to learn from these beautiful creatures. Every video is a joy to watch. Thank you. ❤❤❤

  • @iamqotl
    @iamqotl 11 місяців тому +6

    I can imagine the two youngest girls were given a lecture from the cows about being gentle with the new baby. It was just so lovely seeing Kanyisa letting the baby try to suckle🥰

    • @arcticgoddess
      @arcticgoddess 11 місяців тому +2

      That's exactly what I thought! "Please be gentle with the baby, girls. He has lost his. original family, as all of us have, so it's important that we make him feel welcome. He's just a baby so he will love you as his big sisters. Ok girls?"

  • @ellainalaurino5515
    @ellainalaurino5515 10 місяців тому +3

    Oh, this is such heart-melting generosity and love from all the cows! Timisa and Kyanyisa suckling that baby just made me weep. Oh the inspiration and joy! The herd and keepers have raised their babies to be so loving and kind.

  • @calpoker21
    @calpoker21 11 місяців тому +6

    every video is more wonderful than the last so adorable to see khanyisa and timisa warming up to their little brother. nothing i look forward to more on all of social media than a new video from herd could watch these for hours.

  • @Metonymy1979
    @Metonymy1979 11 місяців тому +52

    Look at that pretty boy

  • @elsvanklaveren971
    @elsvanklaveren971 11 місяців тому +4

    So amazing how Setombe claimed this new baby, she is a mother again and is so happy with that. Lovely to see this ❤