By Sunel Craythorne | Fundraising Administrator
What a privilege to report back on Khanyisa.
Khanyisa is learning to share!
HERD’s newest elephant orphan, little bull Phabeni has been receiving visits from young Khanyisa at the fence at the bottom of the orphanage garden. While Khanyisa drinks her milk bottles on one side of the fence, Phabeni watches her from the other side, getting acquainted with the albino calf who once stood in his “shoes”.
While snacking on supplies of sweet potatoes, apples, and pellets, Khanyisa recently found Phabeni’s wandering trunk coming in to smell her. It was a precious moment as the two little trunks touched. Khanyisa wasn’t too thrilled when Phabeni was given a taste of her cherished sweet potatoes but it is all very new to her. She has never seen such a small elephant so closely before and certainly has never interacted with one. This is only the beginning of a new learning phase for her as she is introduced to a younger brother little by little.
These moments remind us of Khanyisa’s time in the orphanage, when she too was only months old and taking in this whole new world step by step. Each elephant orphan walks a journey that’s all their own, unique to them, so we know Phabeni’s road might look a little different to that of Khanyisa.
For now, Khanyisa is still the baby of the herd and gets extra attention and protection from the bigger elephants in her family. Kumbura and Lundi are still excellent motherly figures for her, and Timisa is the greatest of playmates. When Khanyisa needs to take a snooze during walks in the wilderness, she simply plops down and the herd surrounds her, offering her shade and security. It is a beautiful sight to see.
Khanyisa still receives milk bottles during the day and is certainly long over the one-tonne mark in kilograms as she continues to grow and grow alongside her carers and elephant family. We are so grateful for her amazing health and progress.
Watch special moments with Khanyisa as shared recently on HERD YouTube:
The Moment Baby Elephants, Phabeni & Khanyisa Touch Trunks - https://youtu.be/aj8wHlIdbd8?si=u7dzjFHstge_ufZv
Khanyisa Naps Sweetly in the Shade of Her Herd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugRt7V7x1E4
Baby Elephants, Khanyisa & Phabeni Share Sweet Potatoes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Tz_jwy_fw&t=3s
Quality Time With Khanyisa & Her Loving Protector, Kumbura - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUmKJtHWdL8&t=403s
Adine Joins Khanyisa, Timisa & the Elephants On a New Walk in the Wilderness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwZ37sSiWLw
You can keep an eye on our social media platforms for daily updates and news.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HERDElephantOrphanageSouthAfrica
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HERDElephantsSA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herd_elephants/
We are so grateful for the endless support from kind hearts like you. Thank you for all your compassion and generosity towards Khanyisa’s journey.
Warms Regards
Adine and The HERD Team
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