Me too. Since Phabeni's death, I've become even more sensitive. And what is more pure and emotionally uplifting than interspecies love and respect. Dankie Adine for sharing.
I have never seen a rhino showing recognition and affection. He is comforted knowing his mama Adine is still there even though he is grown and in the wild. So very very special. He understands your tears and sought to comfort. I would have cried thus too. ❤
Gertjue was so enjoying your petting & voice & love. Was he "purring"? Could almost hear his sigh of "I'm with my mama". Thank you for sharing this special moment with us.😊🦏
What a true honor that the grown rhino still remembers you and visits. Would be difficult to forget such a calm and soothing voice. You do great work in giving these creatures a life that they would never have had without your tender love and care. A beautiful woman you are. Appreciative of your devotion and efforts to save and protect these beautiful creatures. A rare opportunity, not many have a chance to encounter in a lifetime. May blessings always be upon you. ♥️🦏♥️
@@TheGothicdolphin- You are right, the ears are very different. Maybe I missed something in the video, and they were two different rhinos that Adine cared for.
As a former rehabber myself I understand all to well the emotions involved. When you work that closely with an animal to gain it's trust so that you can help it... you're investing your heart and soul... always bittersweet upon release (or reunion). You're a brave woman Adine, just like the ones you have nurtured back to health. 💚💚💚
I've had some cats I rescued and moved on to forever homes that were SOOOOOO hard to let go of. I can't imagine doing it with a rhinoceros into the wild. Both amazing and heartbreaking. But always about love for the animal ❤❤❤
Same Rhino? at 0:17 "Gertjie's" ears have triangle shaped cut-outs on both bottom sides. However, "Gertjie" at 8:01 has totally intact ears. Also, "Gertjies" juvenile pics with Lamie also show intact ears. I.D. cuts are done when animals are young- not full grown semi-wild BULLs. What's the trickery?
@@TheGothicdolphin since I live in the United States and was simply commenting on what it's like to work with injured animals... I'm quite sure I can't tell you... maybe you should direct your question to HERD or better yet rethink what you believe you saw... this is an accomplished animal rescue, rehab and homing facility... I doubt if they're involved in deliberate..."trickery" as you so accusingly put it. 🤔
@@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812 Detestable UA-cam animal rescues are staged to garner sympathy>clicks on LIKE>Subscribe to make easy money on UA-cam. When viewing these videos ask yourselves: What are the odds someone was five miles out to sea and rescued a racoon "hanging on to life" or in the middle of a 30 mile lake and rescue a catfish with a turtle shoved in its mouth, and the sea turtle "rescuers" whom using a knife haphazardly cut off NEON COLORED algae and growths glued to its shell. Those guys made a fortune!
@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812 Do you understand why UA-camrs post videos; IT'S CASH and lots of it for exceptional videos. UA-cam has made me very skeptical about animal "kindness". I love all animals and my heart is constantly broken on UA-cam and more so for animal "Munchausen By Proxy".
Hearing Adine cry breaks my heart. This is why I took in so many reptiles and rehabilitated them. I kept one because our bond is so close and I can’t picture life without my bearded dragon. You are loved Adine, those animals will always remember what you done for them ❤
A friend's son is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal: his bearded dragon is like his bodyguard and confidante and truly affectionate. I wish everyone knew the different bonds that can exist between humans and animals. It would even help folks treat wild animals better. Blessings
@@mortalclown3812 my son is also on the spectrum and luckily beardies have a lot of sensory parts of their bodies that really helps when the kids are stressed or hyperactive. They are the most calmest beauties ever.
Adine this is so beautiful. I'm writing through heavy tears. I know parts of rescue are so bittersweet. You did good with that precious rhino 🦏, you're amazing and you're never alone in this. I stand with you and believe in everything you do. 💚
Oh Adine you where born to be the love and compassionate lady for Animals, i am in Awe of you, thank you so much for introducing to Gertjie and Matimba who are adorable, much love 💙❤💙
When Adine reached her hand out and touched the rhino it took my breath away. What a magnificent being. Him and his kind deserve to be left in peace and not killed for humans greed. I hope for a long and healthy life for them. Adine and the caregivers thank you for what you do.
Gertjie still likes to meet Adine, that's just a wonderful friendship. Rhinos are like living tanks, no wonder people are afraid of them. But if they trust the people, they don't try to hurt you any more than elephants do.
I’m so thankful there are people like you Adine to help these big beautiful creatures after some very poor excuse of a human does something so heartless. The trust you are able to build with the wildlife is so amazing to see. Thank you all for your hard work! ❤
Same Rhino? at 0:17 "Gertjie's" ears have triangle shaped cut-outs on both bottom sides. However, "Gertjie" at 8:01 has totally intact ears. Also, "Gertjies" juvenile pics with Lamie also show intact ears. I.D. cuts are done when animals are young- not full grown semi-wild BULLs. What's the trickery?
@@Kenny-yl9pc Adine Roode is the human. She is a found of HERD (the people who have this channel you are watching.) Gertjie and Matimba are the two rhinos in this video. Both were rescued by HERD after their mother was killed for their horn by poachers, who specifically hunt down and murder these creatures to take their horn and sell it.. usually to be ground down and powder and sold as a pseudo-aphrodisiac, an ingredient for 'traditional' medicines, trophies, jewelry, etc. The orphans that don't have horns yet are left to die. Thanks to organizations like HERD, the kill-count is down, but it's still very high (about every 20 hours).
@@donnadees1971 The horn transmits sensations because it is attached. Its akin to you touching your fingernail. While the nail itself has no nerves itself, the tiniest vibration can be felt. With Gertjie in particular, putting the nose to the ground is kind of like a dog asking for pets. But you still have to be very careful as they are still incredibly strong and even the slightest unexpected movement can cause them to startle or panic.. and that's one thing nobody wants.
@@TheGothicdolphin These videos are taken separately over a long time (several years).. not a single visit. The 'notches' are a way to help identify specific rhino. It tells if they are from Open or Bush type habitat, and a few other things. There is a small curve to the tips of some rhino ears that looks like a notch but it is not. Different regions and different rehabbers can use different coding systems as well. (HERD is different than HESC, where both Gertjie and Matimba were released from.) HESC is where Adine worked before she founded HERD. Over time the ears can change shape. Usually the notches will stay permanently, but not always. The left ear may have not taken the potassium peregrinate early enough, or that ear could have been ripped by trees, branches, fights, etc and healed back on it's own. The likelyhood of 2 different rhinos exhibiting the same behavior, however, is pretty remote, even if 'raised' by the same team.
ADINE... The tears flowed over My Cheeks with You!!! Once these Awesome Creatures Climb into Your Heart... You have the Closet Bonds anyone Can Ever Understand... Wonderful to See "Gertie Again".. ❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤ Those are PRECIOUS Memories that live on forever... Love You and Your Devotion to helping these Awesome RHINO'S..... ❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾
It took me a few minutes to stop my tears to be able to write this comment. Not from sadness but from joy and Love. You Adine are God's blessing to the elephants and rhinos. Your Love for them shows in your biggest of hearts. God will bless you for all you have done towards African wildlife. God Bless you always Adine. Your heart is made of gold. I Love You Adine to the Moon and Back!! Your best of friend Jeanne Jones from North Carolina. ❤❤❤❤❤🤗
This is exactly how I feel also, and that Adine’s heart is made of pure gold. She is putting her heart into these beautiful animals so they can live, make families of their own, do what nature intended. Such great courage and strength, love and dedication. God bless you Adine for all you do. If heaven contains another heaven, that is where you will eventually reside and all whom you have loved will be with you, rhinos, elephants, humans…❤❤❤❤❤❤
Starting my day day with tears over this reunion. Oh, my...what a regal, stunning Rhino. Look at him....slogging around like a little calf. Just amazing. I have never seen a Rhino up close, so this was very special. Living a better life now thanks to Adine and HERD. My heart hurts to know they are killed in the wild for their horn. Such a special, unbreakable bond between Gertjie and Adine. ❤ Knowing how deeply Adine feels affirms the kind of person she is and her dedication to the animals. 🥰
no need for tears adine it's quite clear he will never forget you what you've done for all the animals at HERD is one of the most wonderful things and you can visit him anytime!
AG Adine, what a precious moment - he clearly knows you and look at his eyes. They are peaceful. This was beautiful to watch. What wonders you have done for these animals that they know and trust you. Thanks Adine.
Adine? I am stunned and dumbfounded! I never knew about the rhino rehab! I am 70 years old and today you have brought me to my knees sobbing! I am honored to know you!
this is so beautiful. makes me so angry that in 2023 there is still a demand for ivory n we as a species haven't put an end to poaching completely and forever.
When i heard Adine cry, my heart hurt 😢. What a honor it was to see Gertjie and Matimba ❤❤. They won`t forget you Adine, you have a big heart. Big heart gets to cry for loved ones 💕. Your rhinos have the best life now, the freedom 💚💚.
Oh my! I'm so used to seeing Adine with the elephants and not with rhinos. Thank-you to you and your team for all of the work you do in rehabilitating and releasing some of the biggest land animals on the planet.
It's so bittersweet, but that's the beauty of it. They get to go back where the wild things are. Mission accomplished. Arms held in a v for victory! Bravo👏
Their natural Mother would be so happy, satisfied and relieved that he was cared for by such a caring woman and able to live in the wild as he was intended. She missed raising him longer, but both these females gave him life.
Like a few of my fellow viewers, tears came to my eyes...parting is such sweet sorrow, particularly when we watch the loved one walk back to a dangerous world. You are a hero, Adine.
That was SO dear. I cried hearing Adine cry. So very precious. And the rhino seemed to remember her and was obviously touched by his old friend as to say, "thank you, for helping me." This was just incredibly amazing. Thank you SO much for sharing this. God bless you Adine. These animals will be with you in Heaven. You will never loose them. 💞📖💯💞
OMG, that was so incredible to watch. With tears streaming down my face 😭. He remembered Adine and loved her contact with him. How long ago was it that Adine last saw them? What an incredible woman 💞.
Its amazing, that he knows who you are even after so much time. You do good work and it pays off to see youre hard work back in the wild. He is beautifull, big and strong.
What a beautiful encounter you had, I’m wondering how did you recognise him? It’s truly awesome that he remembered you, well of course he would because you so cared for him. Yes tears here too, but Adine you have given him life and freedom and that is truly wonderful. God bless you 👌💖
They have good memory and an excellent sense of smell. Also I bet she visits them regularly, it looks like they were released in the same place they take the elephants
Ahhh what a sweet reunion, Adine, you were born to do this…..what a wonderful young bull he is and remember’s you like the elephants do…..thankyou for sharing this with us……❤️
Hearing Adine cry like that made me sob like a baby, I can’t even imagine the emotion she must have felt seeing him again, out in the wild, then having to say goodbye 💕 hopefully she will get to see him again, much love to you Adine 🤗 sending hugs your way
I can’t imagine how Adine felt, the joy, the surprise, his affection for her, not wanting to leave her, his enjoyment of her touch, communal fond memories, he even felt sad when turning to go (am i imagining this?) . That love was so tangible and after all these years. Amazing. Hearing Adine cry broke my heart, is making me cry, oh, our beloved beautiful and magnificent Adine crying. We love you Adine, and thank you for your magnificent heart and your love and courage. Lots of love and blessings your way on this Valentine’s day. ❤👏🙏🏻🌹👍😍🥰❤️
I’ve watched this over and over and cry each time. Gertjie was such an adorable calf and Lammie as his sidekick. I’m overwhelmed with bittersweet joy to see Gertjie again after so many years. What a beautiful boy. Thank you Andine.
Wow What an Amazing story about these Rhinos Adine. I commend you. Until he was ready the other Rhino waited patiently and only moved after this Rhino moved. What a bond and caring. But the reality is they are healthy not in captivity and are free in their own natural habitat. That is a win win situation. Commendable Adine. Kudos to you.
I was already tearing up picturing this rhino’s story in my head, but hearing Adine cry is what broke me 😭 She’s probably the closest thing Gertjie had to a mother after his rescue…I can’t imagine what that experience does to orphans like him, no matter the species. Thank you so, so, *so much* to everyone at HERD for everything you do. Truly the best humanity has to offer 🩷🩷🩷
That is so true it, she is the closest thing he had to a mother.....I was in tears at the end too.....what a truly wonderful service these Humans run for our beautiful planet. I am so grateful to HERD!
Wow...that was emotional. Had me welling up with tears and the last few minutes did the job. This is simply beautiful.❤Wonderful love and memories between Adine and Gertjie (and I'm sure the rest of Adine's team). Thanks, Adine and everyone at HESC and HERD, for all that you do.❤🧡💛💚💙💜
So very emotional and I'm tearful too. That was both wonderful and sad. Wonderful because Gertjie remembered Adine and wanted her to stay; sad because he had to go. Adine should feel very proud of herself for the role she played in caring for orphaned rhinos and as a result Gertjie is living the way he should. Nonetheless, it's impossible to feel nonchalant when animals we grow to love have to leave. Adine clearly had a loving bond with Gertjie and from the video, that bond has not broken but has developed into a mutual respect with affection I think. Thank you Adine for sharing a very personal and emotional moment with us. ❤️🦏❤️🙏
janparish---I felt the same way about his feelings to a human that helped him grow to adulthood. Gertjie--turned and walked down the road back into his Wild existence--and not to the side of the road to find the nearest clump of grass---he really cares for at least one person. his friend matimba does seem shy around people--but i'm sensing he senses the good in Adine as his best friend does. He also walks down the road back into wild Rhino life as his friend does. Thanks for the efforts to save young orphaned Rhinos and posting this Video for animal lovers wherever they are who love all of God's creatures no matter how they look or react to Wild Lives in Nature.
Oh, Adine. I'm crying with you. I love this rhino and never even knew you rehabilitated rhinos too at one point. Precious, and my heart goes out to you and him! 💜🙏
And they say elephants never forget....... what an emotional day for both Adine and Gertjie, and me lol Couldnt hold back my tears once Adine started. Such a lovely meeting between the two of them.
That Rhinoceros loves you Adine! He will always remember how you cared for him when his own mother was brutally killed. How bitter sweet. If we love something why do let it go? 😢 Damn poachers. I know you will continue to see him out on your travels. You are a special, special human. I feel so much respect and admiration for you. It must be a fine line between keeping these creatures protected and knowing that with freedom comes danger. God Bless you Adine❤.
That parting was almost too much to see. Can feel the pain you have for all these animals. Am the same way. Rescued so many dogs to make sure they had a better life. I commend you Adine.
What a sweet moment!! This is where Adine receives her award for quality and human warmth. Adine, you are a beautiful soul, you have brought us a great life lesson through your example. Of course I am crying for the tenderness I feel for you and Gertjie and Matimba, for that bond of love and gratitude. Thank you for sharing and touching our hearts and showing us that life is much more than getting, true life is giving, and you have given a lot of love and care. A hug Adine♥♥♥
Now this truly brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful reunion. How many people get to visit with a rhino they rehabilitated. Adine. You have the golden touch! He put his nose down in the mud and said "ahhh, rub my nose". And what can we say about Lammie? Another jewel in sheep's clothing. ❤❤❤
Same Rhino? at 0:17 "Gertjie's" ears have triangle shaped cut-outs on both bottom sides. However, "Gertjie" at 8:01 has totally intact ears. Also, "Gertjies" juvenile pics with Lamie also show intact ears. I.D. cuts are done when animals are young- not full grown semi-wild BULLs. What's the trickery?
This is so beautiful. Adine’s special bond with these rhinos she rescued as babies brought tears to my eyes. We need more people like her in this world.
Ive never seen a rhino this close. Hearing his story made me cry and thrn hearing Adine cry i had to wipe my phone as tears are falling on it. These poachers when they are caught should have one of their extremities cut off. Adine I have so much respect for you and what you have done for these beautiful animals. He loves you and remembers you. Its so beautiful. Thank you for all you do. Your amazing. I have now rewatched this video 3x
Adine, ❤thank you for this emotional reunion ❤ I cried tears of joy and excitement. I’ve followed your rhino rehabilitation journey with these babies❤ Waking up to a video of them full grown in the wild … wow! Watching you touch your boys again, wow! Then the moments they realize who you are, wow! Thank you. - Chris 0430 PST
Adine you and Lammie are a dynamic duo! You and your team are vital to the preservation of life in many ways. Thanks to you and your team for all you do to love, rehab, and protect these magnificent animals.
Orphaned animals are like Adine's children. This is one of my favorite quotes: “Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ” ― Elizabeth Stone
How magnificent, the rhino, the relationship. Deep respect for your work, Adine and for all those who travel with you. I am happy to jump on the train every now and then.
This is a beautiful moment and I am crying too. He knows how special you are and have given him this second chance of life. It is amazing he recognized you and the love, trust, and mutual respect. The bonding relationship you cannot put a price on it at all. Thank you for saving his life for future generations on this planet earth. I love you Adine! ❤️
Matimbe stood a little distance away waiting for Gertig. They are so close, that the other rhino refused to leave,,and only started walking away when Gertig started walking towards him. The love Adine and Gertig have for each other will never die, ,but it is from different worlds. Gertig belongs in the wild, and he has Matimbe as companionship and they both watch out for the other. Adine & these 2 rhinos respect and love each other. Thats why it is so hard to let go because we want to see those we love daily. But freedom truly is letting go, and love is stronger because of it. The true story Born Free comes to mind as I saw Adine the human, and Gertig the rhino meet in the wild. Love is only of meaning when its free.
A Beautiful moment Adine you should be very proud of what you are doing for wildlife. It seems thst it is not just Elephants that remember kindness as alk that love wild animals should not forget the inhuman Criminals that are called poachers but are really Murderers and should be treated as such under the law in every country.
Sono rimasta colpita nel profondo del mio ❤ perché non avrei mai e poi mai creduto che un bull di rinoceronte potesse riconoscerti Adine e potesse ricordarsi penso a distanza di anni 2014, per te cara Adine è stata un'emozione grandissima e lo si è sentito dalle tue lacrime di gioia! Ora non posso più dire ( la donna che sussurra agli elefanti, devo aggiungerci i rinoceronti!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ La tua voce la tua canzone gli ha ricordato i tempi passati, io non capisco né so leggere l'inglese,ma qualcosina ho assimilato poco poco però ,manca un vero traduttore purtroppo! Adine sei MAGNIFICA ❤😊
This was so very special and even made me cry 😢 To see this beautiful wild Rhino clearly remembering Adine & spending time with her. I have no doubt he understood everything she said because a bond like that can never be broken. And I believe he knew when to say goodbye, was great seeing you, I have missed you too, hey look at me living wildly free thanks to you. I'm sure he knew to let her know that he remembers her & that he's doing well. What a very dear & special time together 🦏💚❤🦏
This is soooo beautiful..The way Gertjie moves his ears listening to adine calling his name nd standing there to be caressed by her shows how much love he has for her..💞💞💞
And the rhino 🦏 remembers you. You are absolutely wonderful. Thanks very much Adine 🌹 for all
Me, a grown old man crying at the end of this video!
Utter Beauty right there
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And me, this old girl crying too. Seeing him walk away 😢
And me too, wow what a beautiful moment between two sentient beings. 💚🥹
Me too. Since Phabeni's death, I've become even more sensitive. And what is more pure and emotionally uplifting than interspecies love and respect. Dankie Adine for sharing.
I have never seen a rhino showing recognition and affection. He is comforted knowing his mama Adine is still there even though he is grown and in the wild. So very very special. He understands your tears and sought to comfort. I would have cried thus too. ❤
Gertjue was so enjoying your petting & voice & love. Was he "purring"? Could almost hear his sigh of "I'm with my mama". Thank you for sharing this special moment with us.😊🦏
Thank you for sharing.Incredible time with Gertjie.❤ ❤
Adine.❤❤❤❤
What a true honor that the grown rhino still remembers you and visits. Would be difficult to forget such a calm and soothing voice. You do great work in giving these creatures a life that they would never have had without your tender love and care. A beautiful woman you are. Appreciative of your devotion and efforts to save and protect these beautiful creatures. A rare opportunity, not many have a chance to encounter in a lifetime. May blessings always be upon you. ♥️🦏♥️
@@TheGothicdolphin- You are right, the ears are very different. Maybe I missed something in the video, and they were two different rhinos that Adine cared for.
Awesome, Adine. Once again, a big thank you and all the caregivers.
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As a former rehabber myself I understand all to well the emotions involved. When you work that closely with an animal to gain it's trust so that you can help it... you're investing your heart and soul... always bittersweet upon release (or reunion). You're a brave woman Adine, just like the ones you have nurtured back to health. 💚💚💚
I've had some cats I rescued and moved on to forever homes that were SOOOOOO hard to let go of. I can't imagine doing it with a rhinoceros into the wild. Both amazing and heartbreaking. But always about love for the animal ❤❤❤
Same Rhino? at 0:17 "Gertjie's" ears have triangle shaped cut-outs on both bottom sides. However, "Gertjie" at 8:01 has totally intact ears. Also, "Gertjies" juvenile pics with Lamie also show intact ears. I.D. cuts are done when animals are young- not full grown semi-wild BULLs. What's the trickery?
@@TheGothicdolphin since I live in the United States and was simply commenting on what it's like to work with injured animals... I'm quite sure I can't tell you... maybe you should direct your question to HERD or better yet rethink what you believe you saw... this is an accomplished animal rescue, rehab and homing facility... I doubt if they're involved in deliberate..."trickery" as you so accusingly put it. 🤔
@@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812 Detestable UA-cam animal rescues are staged to garner sympathy>clicks on LIKE>Subscribe to make easy money on UA-cam. When viewing these videos ask yourselves: What are the odds someone was five miles out to sea and rescued a racoon "hanging on to life" or in the middle of a 30 mile lake and rescue a catfish with a turtle shoved in its mouth, and the sea turtle "rescuers" whom using a knife haphazardly cut off NEON COLORED algae and growths glued to its shell. Those guys made a fortune!
@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812 Do you understand why UA-camrs post videos; IT'S CASH and lots of it for exceptional videos. UA-cam has made me very skeptical about animal "kindness". I love all animals and my heart is constantly broken on UA-cam and more so for animal "Munchausen By Proxy".
Hearing Adine cry breaks my heart. This is why I took in so many reptiles and rehabilitated them. I kept one because our bond is so close and I can’t picture life without my bearded dragon. You are loved Adine, those animals will always remember what you done for them ❤
A friend's son is on the autism spectrum and non-verbal: his bearded dragon is like his bodyguard and confidante and truly affectionate.
I wish everyone knew the different bonds that can exist between humans and animals. It would even help folks treat wild animals better.
Blessings
I don't understand people who don't get how much we can love animals. 😢❤
God bless you for your work with reptiles
@@mortalclown3812 my son is also on the spectrum and luckily beardies have a lot of sensory parts of their bodies that really helps when the kids are stressed or hyperactive. They are the most calmest beauties ever.
@@carolynminter7839 I feel the same way. I just hope that these animals know that there are people out there who love them.
Adine this is so beautiful. I'm writing through heavy tears. I know parts of rescue are so bittersweet. You did good with that precious rhino 🦏, you're amazing and you're never alone in this. I stand with you and believe in everything you do. 💚
❤agreed ❤
Now I’m crying 😢
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Oh Adine you where born to be the love and compassionate lady for Animals, i am in Awe of you, thank you so much for introducing to Gertjie and Matimba who are adorable, much love 💙❤💙
When Adine reached her hand out and touched the rhino it took my breath away. What a magnificent being. Him and his kind deserve to be left in peace and not killed for humans greed. I hope for a long and healthy life for them. Adine and the caregivers thank you for what you do.
May the 2 rhinos & every rhino be blessed with a long , SAFE life in the wild❤
Thank you, Adine, for all you do for the incredible and beautiful creatures ♥️
Gertjie still likes to meet Adine, that's just a wonderful friendship.
Rhinos are like living tanks, no wonder people are afraid of them. But if they trust the people, they don't try to hurt you any more than elephants do.
That's why I love animals. They don't forget the good 😊
Gertjie is magnificent. One of my favourite HESC videos is of Gertjie and Lammie playing and jumping and bouncing around on the road. Too cute
Lammie the Legend 🤍🐑
Same Lammie sharing the stable with young Khaniysa?
@@woodstream6137 Yup 🙌🏻🤍
Lammie and Adina are the best two mamas I know. It's hard to see your babies go out into this big bad world. ❤😢🦏🦏
@@carolynminter7839 I agree, Adine and Lammie are THE BEST 🙌🏻
I’m so thankful there are people like you Adine to help these big beautiful creatures after some very poor excuse of a human does something so heartless. The trust you are able to build with the wildlife is so amazing to see. Thank you all for your hard work! ❤
Same Rhino? at 0:17 "Gertjie's" ears have triangle shaped cut-outs on both bottom sides. However, "Gertjie" at 8:01 has totally intact ears. Also, "Gertjies" juvenile pics with Lamie also show intact ears. I.D. cuts are done when animals are young- not full grown semi-wild BULLs. What's the trickery?
I think I’d pet rhino’s face, or neck. Horn has no feeling.
@@Kenny-yl9pc Adine Roode is the human. She is a found of HERD (the people who have this channel you are watching.) Gertjie and Matimba are the two rhinos in this video. Both were rescued by HERD after their mother was killed for their horn by poachers, who specifically hunt down and murder these creatures to take their horn and sell it.. usually to be ground down and powder and sold as a pseudo-aphrodisiac, an ingredient for 'traditional' medicines, trophies, jewelry, etc. The orphans that don't have horns yet are left to die. Thanks to organizations like HERD, the kill-count is down, but it's still very high (about every 20 hours).
@@donnadees1971 The horn transmits sensations because it is attached. Its akin to you touching your fingernail. While the nail itself has no nerves itself, the tiniest vibration can be felt. With Gertjie in particular, putting the nose to the ground is kind of like a dog asking for pets. But you still have to be very careful as they are still incredibly strong and even the slightest unexpected movement can cause them to startle or panic.. and that's one thing nobody wants.
@@TheGothicdolphin These videos are taken separately over a long time (several years).. not a single visit. The 'notches' are a way to help identify specific rhino. It tells if they are from Open or Bush type habitat, and a few other things. There is a small curve to the tips of some rhino ears that looks like a notch but it is not. Different regions and different rehabbers can use different coding systems as well. (HERD is different than HESC, where both Gertjie and Matimba were released from.) HESC is where Adine worked before she founded HERD. Over time the ears can change shape. Usually the notches will stay permanently, but not always. The left ear may have not taken the potassium peregrinate early enough, or that ear could have been ripped by trees, branches, fights, etc and healed back on it's own. The likelyhood of 2 different rhinos exhibiting the same behavior, however, is pretty remote, even if 'raised' by the same team.
ADINE... The tears flowed over My Cheeks with You!!! Once these Awesome Creatures Climb into Your Heart... You have the Closet Bonds anyone Can Ever Understand... Wonderful to See "Gertie Again"..
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Those are PRECIOUS Memories that live on forever...
Love You and Your Devotion to helping these Awesome RHINO'S.....
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Oh Adine I am crying with you. Gertjie crept deep in your heart. We love what you are doing for the wild animals. God bless you ❤️❤️❤️
It took me a few minutes to stop my tears to be able to write this comment. Not from sadness but from joy and Love. You Adine are God's blessing to the elephants and rhinos. Your Love for them shows in your biggest of hearts. God will bless you for all you have done towards African wildlife. God Bless you always Adine. Your heart is made of gold. I Love You Adine to the Moon and Back!! Your best of friend Jeanne Jones from North Carolina. ❤❤❤❤❤🤗
"It took me a few minutes to stop my tears to be able to write this comment."
Women are so useless.
This is exactly how I feel also, and that Adine’s heart is made of pure gold. She is putting her heart into these beautiful animals so they can live, make families of their own, do what nature intended. Such great courage and strength, love and dedication. God bless you Adine for all you do. If heaven contains another heaven, that is where you will eventually reside and all whom you have loved will be with you, rhinos, elephants, humans…❤❤❤❤❤❤
Starting my day day with tears over this reunion. Oh, my...what a regal, stunning Rhino. Look at him....slogging around like a little calf. Just amazing. I have never seen a Rhino up close, so this was very special. Living a better life now thanks to Adine and HERD. My heart hurts to know they are killed in the wild for their horn. Such a special, unbreakable bond between Gertjie and Adine. ❤ Knowing how deeply Adine feels affirms the kind of person she is and her dedication to the animals. 🥰
Blame the Red Chinese for their stupid fing traditional medicine bullshit
Oh Gertjie you are beautiful boy
no need for tears adine it's quite clear he will never forget you what you've done for all the animals at HERD is one of the most wonderful things and you can visit him anytime!
These are tears I don't think anyone but someone who has been through Adine's experience can understand. You cry Lovely Lady. Love and Hugs to you ❤
Chi ha un grande cuore ❤️ si emoziona!
AG Adine, what a precious moment - he clearly knows you and look at his eyes. They are peaceful. This was beautiful to watch. What wonders you have done for these animals that they know and trust you. Thanks Adine.
Thanks! Thank you for sharing a beautiful heartwarming meeting.
Adine? I am stunned and dumbfounded! I never knew about the rhino rehab! I am 70 years old and today you have brought me to my knees sobbing! I am honored to know you!
this is so beautiful.
makes me so angry that in 2023 there is still a demand for ivory n we as a species haven't put an end to poaching completely and forever.
Giusto!
The Chinese buy so much horn and especially when the rest is discarded.
@@jamesw3017maybe the people of China should watch this. One could only hope that their opinions may change.
What a beautiful boy. Adine your heart is so big❤️🦏🥰
Such an emotional video, . . . .
How touching. I’m sitting here crying like a baby. What a lm amazing moment. Thanks so much for sharing it with us Adine.
How in God’s name do you kill a mother animal in front of it’s calf just to take her horn!Only the lowest of the low can take such an action.
When i heard Adine cry, my heart hurt 😢. What a honor it was to see Gertjie and Matimba ❤❤. They won`t forget you Adine, you have a big heart. Big heart gets to cry for loved ones 💕. Your rhinos have the best life now, the freedom 💚💚.
Oh my! I'm so used to seeing Adine with the elephants and not with rhinos. Thank-you to you and your team for all of the work you do in rehabilitating and releasing some of the biggest land animals on the planet.
OMG, all my love and respect to you Adine 💖💖💖.
It's so bittersweet, but that's the beauty of it. They get to go back where the wild things are. Mission accomplished. Arms held in a v for victory! Bravo👏
Their natural Mother would be so happy, satisfied and relieved that he was cared for by such a caring woman and able to live in the wild as he was intended. She missed raising him longer, but both these females gave him life.
wAY TO GO ADINE YOU HAVE A MAGICAL WAY WITH ANIMALS.. A BIG HEART YOU CARRY FOR THEM.. THANK YOU....
Like a few of my fellow viewers, tears came to my eyes...parting is such sweet sorrow, particularly when we watch the loved one walk back to a dangerous world. You are a hero, Adine.
Ditto
That was SO dear. I cried hearing Adine cry. So very precious. And the rhino seemed to remember her and was obviously touched by his old friend as to say, "thank you, for helping me." This was just incredibly amazing. Thank you SO much for sharing this. God bless you Adine. These animals will be with you in Heaven. You will never loose them. 💞📖💯💞
I have no doubt you will be reunited with all of them in heaven, the heaven of heaven. Blessings and love your way amazing loving Adine.
OMG, that was so incredible to watch. With tears streaming down my face 😭. He remembered Adine and loved her contact with him. How long ago was it that Adine last saw them?
What an incredible woman 💞.
Brought me to tears , and i find it hard to cry
My cheeks are wet. God bless you Adine.
Such a loving moment you shared with us all. My tears are for you both.❤
Incredible ❤
He's trying to comfort Adine he knows she's sad ..animals know💗🙏😭
Its amazing, that he knows who you are even after so much time. You do good work and it pays off to see youre hard work back in the wild. He is beautifull, big and strong.
Tears were running down my face to see this reunion between Gertjie, Matimba and Adine ... Bless your heart, Adine ♥️
Such love 💝💝
What a beautiful encounter you had, I’m wondering how did you recognise him? It’s truly awesome that he remembered you, well of course he would because you so cared for him. Yes tears here too, but Adine you have given him life and freedom and that is truly wonderful. God bless you 👌💖
They have good memory and an excellent sense of smell. Also I bet she visits them regularly, it looks like they were released in the same place they take the elephants
Ahhh what a sweet reunion, Adine, you were born to do this…..what a wonderful young bull he is and remember’s you like the elephants do…..thankyou for sharing this with us……❤️
two creatures could not be more different, it would seem. But one nurtured the other and both came to love each other. How special. How complete.
Such a big baby when he remembers his “mama”!! ❤❤❤❤
That's why a love all animals. No matter what they are,they never forget someone who has helped them in the past.❤❤❤❤❤
Another one of your big, powerful old friends well done. He looks brilliant playing in the March.
Hearing Adine cry like that made me sob like a baby, I can’t even imagine the emotion she must have felt seeing him again, out in the wild, then having to say goodbye 💕 hopefully she will get to see him again, much love to you Adine 🤗 sending hugs your way
I can’t imagine how Adine felt, the joy, the surprise, his affection for her, not wanting to leave her, his enjoyment of her touch, communal fond memories, he even felt sad when turning to go (am i imagining this?) . That love was so tangible and after all these years. Amazing. Hearing Adine cry broke my heart, is making me cry, oh, our beloved beautiful and magnificent Adine crying. We love you Adine, and thank you for your magnificent heart and your love and courage. Lots of love and blessings your way on this Valentine’s day. ❤👏🙏🏻🌹👍😍🥰❤️
For a rhino that is a very highly previleged interaction.
Wonderful🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤
I’ve watched this over and over and cry each time. Gertjie was such an adorable calf and Lammie as his sidekick. I’m overwhelmed with bittersweet joy to see Gertjie again after so many years. What a beautiful boy. Thank you Andine.
Wow What an Amazing story about these Rhinos Adine. I commend you. Until he was ready the other Rhino waited patiently and only moved after this Rhino moved. What a bond and caring. But the reality is they are healthy not in captivity and are free in their own natural habitat. That is a win win situation. Commendable Adine. Kudos to you.
I was already tearing up picturing this rhino’s story in my head, but hearing Adine cry is what broke me 😭
She’s probably the closest thing Gertjie had to a mother after his rescue…I can’t imagine what that experience does to orphans like him, no matter the species. Thank you so, so, *so much* to everyone at HERD for everything you do. Truly the best humanity has to offer 🩷🩷🩷
That is so true it, she is the closest thing he had to a mother.....I was in tears at the end too.....what a truly wonderful service these Humans run for our beautiful planet. I am so grateful to HERD!
You gave him the best gift.. freedom !❤
How many people can stroke a rhino ! Thank you for a beautiful experience ❤😂
Wow...that was emotional. Had me welling up with tears and the last few minutes did the job. This is simply beautiful.❤Wonderful love and memories between Adine and Gertjie (and I'm sure the rest of Adine's team). Thanks, Adine and everyone at HESC and HERD, for all that you do.❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Simply miraculous
Wow!
Thank you! That was beautiful!
So very emotional and I'm tearful too. That was both wonderful and sad. Wonderful because Gertjie remembered Adine and wanted her to stay; sad because he had to go. Adine should feel very proud of herself for the role she played in caring for orphaned rhinos and as a result Gertjie is living the way he should. Nonetheless, it's impossible to feel nonchalant when animals we grow to love have to leave. Adine clearly had a loving bond with Gertjie and from the video, that bond has not broken but has developed into a mutual respect with affection I think. Thank you Adine for sharing a very personal and emotional moment with us. ❤️🦏❤️🙏
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@@janparish7895 Grazie 🤗
They are always""wild"
We just get to care for them until they can go home again.
Thank you for all your help.
Beautiful memories.
janparish---I felt the same way about his feelings to a human that helped him grow to adulthood. Gertjie--turned and walked down the road back into his Wild existence--and not to the side of the road to find the nearest clump of grass---he really cares for at least one person. his friend matimba does seem shy around people--but i'm sensing he senses the good in Adine as his best friend does. He also walks down the road back into wild Rhino life as his friend does. Thanks for the efforts to save young orphaned Rhinos and posting this Video for animal lovers wherever they are who love all of God's creatures no matter how they look or react to Wild Lives in Nature.
oh my, this was so touching - you never know if it is your last meeting. I cried too. Bless you Adine for having such a big heart.💚
Oh, Adine. I'm crying with you. I love this rhino and never even knew you rehabilitated rhinos too at one point. Precious, and my heart goes out to you and him! 💜🙏
And they say elephants never forget....... what an emotional day for both Adine and Gertjie, and me lol Couldnt hold back my tears once Adine started. Such a lovely meeting between the two of them.
Gertjie's eye said it all!
That Rhinoceros loves you Adine! He will always remember how you cared for him when his own mother was brutally killed. How bitter sweet. If we love something why do let it go? 😢 Damn poachers. I know you will continue to see him out on your travels. You are a special, special human. I feel so much respect and admiration for you. It must be a fine line between keeping these creatures protected and knowing that with freedom comes danger. God Bless you Adine❤.
BEN DETTO!
So wonderful to see up close 😮😊❤
That parting was almost too much to see. Can feel the pain you have for all these animals. Am the same way. Rescued so many dogs to make sure they had a better life. I commend you Adine.
Спасибо, очень красивый ❤❤❤
My heart ❤
I love all animals❤How beautiful they are
What a sweet moment!! This is where Adine receives her award for quality and human warmth. Adine, you are a beautiful soul, you have brought us a great life lesson through your example. Of course I am crying for the tenderness I feel for you and Gertjie and Matimba, for that bond of love and gratitude. Thank you for sharing and touching our hearts and showing us that life is much more than getting, true life is giving, and you have given a lot of love and care. A hug Adine♥♥♥
Now this truly brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful reunion. How many people get to visit with a rhino they rehabilitated. Adine. You have the golden touch! He put his nose down in the mud and said "ahhh, rub my nose". And what can we say about Lammie? Another jewel in sheep's clothing. ❤❤❤
Same Rhino? at 0:17 "Gertjie's" ears have triangle shaped cut-outs on both bottom sides. However, "Gertjie" at 8:01 has totally intact ears. Also, "Gertjies" juvenile pics with Lamie also show intact ears. I.D. cuts are done when animals are young- not full grown semi-wild BULLs. What's the trickery?
This is so beautiful. Adine’s special bond with these rhinos she rescued as babies brought tears to my eyes. We need more people like her in this world.
Wow! Need to learn more about the work she does.
Ive never seen a rhino this close. Hearing his story made me cry and thrn hearing Adine cry i had to wipe my phone as tears are falling on it. These poachers when they are caught should have one of their extremities cut off.
Adine I have so much respect for you and what you have done for these beautiful animals. He loves you and remembers you. Its so beautiful. Thank you for all you do. Your amazing. I have now rewatched this video 3x
Come te 3 volte e domani ancora, ciao.
Incredible!
Adine, ❤thank you for this emotional reunion ❤ I cried tears of joy and excitement. I’ve followed your rhino rehabilitation journey with these babies❤ Waking up to a video of them full grown in the wild … wow! Watching you touch your boys again, wow! Then the moments they realize who you are, wow! Thank you. - Chris 0430 PST
Such beautiful creatures
Adine! You are crazy! And awesome 😎!
What a beautiful moment. Animals are FAR more complex emotionally speaking then we will ever understand. In other words, THEY DO remember.
Adine you are so sweet, you made me cry. Bless your heart!!!!!!!!!
Adine you and Lammie are a dynamic duo! You and your team are vital to the preservation of life in many ways. Thanks to you and your team for all you do to love, rehab, and protect these magnificent animals.
Orphaned animals are like Adine's children. This is one of my favorite quotes:
“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ”
― Elizabeth Stone
Bella citazione profonda.
and now they have the best life ever - love the show
How magnificent, the rhino, the relationship. Deep respect for your work, Adine and for all those who travel with you. I am happy to jump on the train every now and then.
There is a special place in heaven for Adine! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👍🙏🏼
This is a beautiful moment and I am crying too. He knows how special you are and have given him this second chance of life. It is amazing he recognized you and the love, trust, and mutual respect. The bonding relationship you cannot put a price on it at all. Thank you for saving his life for future generations on this planet earth. I love you Adine! ❤️
Concordo.
Matimbe stood a little distance away waiting for Gertig. They are so close, that the other rhino refused to leave,,and only started walking away when Gertig started walking towards him. The love Adine and Gertig have for each other will never die, ,but it is from different worlds. Gertig belongs in the wild, and he has Matimbe as companionship and they both watch out for the other. Adine & these 2 rhinos respect and love each other. Thats why it is so hard to let go because we want to see those we love daily. But freedom truly is letting go, and love is stronger because of it. The true story Born Free comes to mind as I saw Adine the human, and Gertig the rhino meet in the wild. Love is only of meaning when its free.
Indescrible feelings and experience!!! Adine's heart must be full of joy.
A Beautiful moment Adine you should be very proud of what you are doing for wildlife. It seems thst it is not just Elephants that remember kindness as alk that love wild animals should not forget the inhuman Criminals that are called poachers but are really Murderers and should be treated as such under the law in every country.
Tears here....what a beautiful connection ...thank you for sharing 🤧
It's hard to watch and not cry on so many levels. Adine, you and the team let go with a lot of love.
Sono rimasta colpita nel profondo del mio ❤ perché non avrei mai e poi mai creduto che un bull di rinoceronte potesse riconoscerti Adine e potesse ricordarsi penso a distanza di anni 2014, per te cara Adine è stata un'emozione grandissima e lo si è sentito dalle tue lacrime di gioia! Ora non posso più dire ( la donna che sussurra agli elefanti, devo aggiungerci i rinoceronti!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ La tua voce la tua canzone gli ha ricordato i tempi passati, io non capisco né so leggere l'inglese,ma qualcosina ho assimilato poco poco però ,manca un vero traduttore purtroppo! Adine sei MAGNIFICA ❤😊
This was so very special and even made me cry 😢 To see this beautiful wild Rhino clearly remembering Adine & spending time with her. I have no doubt he understood everything she said because a bond like that can never be broken. And I believe he knew when to say goodbye, was great seeing you, I have missed you too, hey look at me living wildly free thanks to you. I'm sure he knew to let her know that he remembers her & that he's doing well. What a very dear & special time together 🦏💚❤🦏
@chelle_starroyal1503 What beautiful words...thank you!🐘🦏🐑💜👍🦋💗🇺🇲
Awesome !! ❤❤
Thankyou so much for what you do Adine ❤
This is soooo beautiful..The way Gertjie moves his ears listening to adine calling his name nd standing there to be caressed by her shows how much love he has for her..💞💞💞