imagine getting into a fight with your brother growing up, and mom comes into your room BUTT FIRST yelling at you to break it up before someone gets hurt lmao
Merci pour votre commentaire : je ne suis pas anglophone et ne saurais mieux écrire car vous exprimez parfaitement ce que j’éprouve devant ces scènes extraordinaires dans lesquelles l’homme exceptionnellement, est partie prenante (pas un prédateur ou destructeur d’environnement) grâce aux exceptionnelles relations au sein de cette fantastique société collaborative éléphant/humain, pour le bonheur de tous, les soigneurs comme ces fabuleux animaux. 🙋🏼♀️🇫🇷
No way we could ever understand the language of the elephants without your narration. Thank you HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa for all the work you do
@kimberleynyasha Names are important. When you "name" something, you take ownership. A name seems to pronounce what the "personality" or "characteristics" will develop or be most prominent. Giving a name is serious business, be it for animals or humans!
@@kimberleynyasha Thank you for your feedback, of our herd of 16 elephants 7 were rescued from Zimbabwe and the remaining 9 are South African elephants. 🐘🐘🌈❤🌿😊
The moment I saw them secreting, my heart clenched. The elephants looked like they were crying with emotion. Even little Khanyisa was secreting and upset. I'm so glad the elders were able to settle the boys down. However, it seems that there's a rivalry for the boys to fight to win their status within the hierarchy. I hope this is not the beginning of more escalation between the two young bulls. Thank you for the video, Own, showing us the elephants in all their joys and tribulations. There's a lesson to be learned, here, about "parenting."
Wasn't Mambo the elephant that didn't want to chase off the rhino at the watering hole? Now why would he take on another bull elephant? Is it getting close to mating time?
Sparring is a normal behaviour among elephants, especially among males. This behaviour is often seen as a way for young bulls to test their strength and establish dominance within their social hierarchy. These sparring matches can range from gentle trunk wrestling to more intense pushing and shoving contests. You will sometimes see light and gentle movements during playful sparring, with no aggressive intent. Elephants may mock-charge, touch trunks, or engage in mock-wrestling. Relaxed posture, floppy ears, and open mouths. Tails may wag, and eye contact is friendly. During hierarchical sparring, we sometimes see intense and deliberate actions. Elephants may push, shove, or use their tusks. Vocalisations trumpeting, rumbling, etc. Stiff body posture, raised tails, and focused expressions. Tension in the trunk and ears indicates seriousness.
I love Owen’s videos. He shows us what is happening and explains it all to us. You can tell that he spends his days observing the daily lives of the herd.
I saw the secretions right away on all the elephants and I knew from your previous videos that it can mean stress. I’ve learned so much about this majestic animal from your channel and I greatly appreciate it! I’ve loved ellies from when I was little and this channel is a dream come true for me! Thank you to everyone at HERD! ❤
Thank you so much, Owen, our inside man with the herd! ♥I can't believe how many remarkable interactions you can spot in this five-minute video! That cunning Mambo, retreating behind a bush when Zindoga came at him! And how Pisa, being "one of the boyz", was the first one to step between them and check on Zindoga head-on, instead of walking backwards toward him like the other females, and then checked on Mambo. That's one diplomatic girl right there. She also stepped between them again when Mambo came back around, just enough to give Tokwe time to back-kick Mambo away. Also the way all the cows, Lundi included, surrounded Zindoga, leaving Mambo out of the tight circle, like they were protecting him and stopping him at the same time. And when Mambo came closer again, he found a wall of cows in the way. The way Fishan showed up like a soldier, and the exchanges between Lundi and Tokwe! Good Lord, this video can make a whole lecture about their bonds and behaviors! Oh, and lovely Khany, who took a look and went straight back to eating, not a care in the world, like "Boys will be boys, moms will be moms, and I still have a ton of bark and leaves to forage before going back home." 😂
Pisa can be such a "tom boy" & Fishan concerns me. I realize he's a male & has to show it, but w/ his vulnerable position, it really un-nerves me. He's SUCH a DEAR! 💕
It was very interesting to hear the trumpeting, and then a very low rumble from one of the adults. I understand that elephants can rumble so low that the human ear can't hear it. Such impressive communication! Thank you, Owen, for explaining what was going on.
Thank you Owen for filming the dispute between the boys. It's heartwarming to see how the other family members reacted so quickly. Their commitment to each other in trying to settle the mood spoke volumes. Moments of contentment can become serious, especially if someone is having an off-day or feeling a little 'froggy'. I was so happy to see gorgeous Fishan, it made my day...
This is like an elephant family drama. It is a fascinating and interesting video, which displays different personalities of the ellies. Tokwe truly is a great matriarch who always keep everyone in line, and Lundi is also a great mother to Mambo, who always does her best to guide and discipline him. Pisa is at the center of the squabble providing support to her mother and to her friends. This is quite an adrenaline-filled day for everyone. I am so glad it has been resolved and no one was hurt. Carer Owen seems to be enjoying the antics of the youngsters. His calmness somehow assured me that everything will not escalate with the mediation of the adults. Thank you so much for taking us along in your exciting and thrilling day. God Bless All The Ellies and HERD.🙏🐘❤
I can’t help but compare it to two young boys, fussing at each other on the playground and their moms and big sisters have to interfere to keep the peace… I love this herd! ❤️🐘
I think that is a pressure wound that is recurring. In previous videos, they have discussed how Fishan lays a certain way at night, and it causes the cyst on his upper left leg. Today's video is the first time we have seen it oozing in quite a while.
@@nav662007 Yes. After the fracture in left front leg, Fishan tends to lie down on his left side in order to be able to put the weight on the sound right leg while standing up. That's the cause of the pressure wound. Thanks to the caring team, his recovery and present condition must be quite an achievement in elephant orthopedics.
Oh wow you know I do love the sound of the elephant 🐘 trumpet it really nice...but I don't condone to violence I don't like to see family fighting for whatever reason, but that's just me I love all of you Herd members and that thank you for the video 📹 keep them coming...oh by the way...I can't get over baby Phabeni God I love him so much I so much miss him, I know he's in heaven...at peace
I loved hearing their trumpeting, we don't usually hear the herd doing this so I enjoyed that. We are privileged to watch their natural spats and family dynamics going on. This is rarely seen in such detail, and great explanation from Owen....many thanks!
As they say boys will be boys and family sometimes has to step in and stop the quarreling! Thank you Owen for the commentary always love to hear what you have to say! 🐘🐘❤️❤️! Love the HERD!
I like Owen’s “ring-side” commentary. 😅 and the postscript at the end of the video. Please keep us updated on the boys! And wow! The trumpeting! I love hearing that! 🎺🎺🐘🐘💝
The elephant bulls sounded serious, but when I heard Owen chuckling at the bulls' antics, I felt a little more assured that things would be supervised and under some control - especially to see Owen in amongst the herd as they gathered to sort the bulls out. I also noticed that some elephants were secreting from their temporal glands, but do they also secrete from around the legs - or maybe that's urine? I'm glad the bulls didn't take it any further. I know they fight, but the way that the herd comes in, to sort things out, is amazing. I'll be trying this solution at the next family Christmas picnic 😉😁 I'm just glad everything turned out OK for the Elephants and the Herd, and Owen.
@3:59 Fishan appears to be streaming from his left front leg, but I believe that's the residue of the medicine they use on his pressure wound. Perhaps that is what you saw? They should only stream from their temples.
I sure hate to see Mambo and Zindoga fighting. I'm so worried one of them will get badly hurt. I'm so glad Tokwe, Lundi, Pisa, Kumbura, Fishan and the rest of the Herd came to break things up. Hopefully, things will calm down now. Thank you Owen for the great footage and commentary, but I was worried about you being so close to a herd of upset elephants!
@candidaprout560 I just wanted to say hello. :^) I always look forward to your comments. You're one of my 3 favorite commenters on this channel. I hope you have a wonderful week. ❤
Thank you,Mr Owen for explaining about the elephants aggressive behavior,It makes me a bit sad,seeing them fighting,but love is always more powerful,I'm glad that they calmed down,and are getting along,better.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌏
I did find this upsetting. I hate to see serious fighting among our ellies😢. The secreting at the temples of all the ellies was especially upsetting. I hope they can calm down and move on. They're all so special to us. It was very reassuring to see the entire herd become involved and separate and calm the 2 young bulls. Thank you, Owen, It would have seemed even more frightening without your commentary of what was happening.💖
I wonder what is going on with these two boys. We are used to seeing them sparring, but fighting is a whole other level. They sure are loud! Nothing like riling up the whole herd. Respect for Tokwe & Lundi for moving right in to calm them down & stopping whatever their problem is with each other. Great commentary Owen! Thank you. ❤
Thank you for this Owen. Neither Mambo nor Zindoga appear to be injured thankfully but it seemed to worry the rest of the Herd. Glad it calmed down. Phew! 🫣💙🐘🐘💙
This was a wonderful lesson, Owen. Thank you. What stands out to me is that the adult intervention was successful. They were able to block further engagement until the youngsters could calm down a little. Human equivalent: Back up and let us find out what’s going on. Calm down and let’s talk this out…for the good of the family. Humans “secrete” too, just from different glands and not as visibly. Respect the elders, the mothers. ❤
Oh noooo! The whole herd is impacted by every action amongst them. I hated seeing the stress the fight caused but im glad the adults stepped in to stop it. Boys will be boys especially teenage boys....
SORRY photographer ...I am old ....know your voice forgotten your name... but I think u are an excellent photographer and excellent narrator...THANK U FOR THE LITTLE VIDE ❤
In a confrontation like this, it is noticeable that many are secreting from that gland near the eyes. So interesting to watch the Herd reacting. Thank you for educating us!
Owen, your narration was helpful and calming, frankly - to us listeners and the elephants, too, it seems. Amazing. Years ago, I saw a tragic outcome of such an encounter. It can be difficult to remember that animal instinct is beyond our control. Here's hoping that herd wisdom prevails. Thank you for keeping it real. With love & gratitude.
Thank you for sharing this. As a Mom of 2 boys, I completely felt for Lundi. It's funny to see that they act so much like humans in that a play fight can get serious quickly. My Dad had 2 brothers and he says when his Mom got her kitchen broom out, they KNEW they were in trouble!!! The ellies are such majestic beings, I've learned so much from tour channel - Thank you, again ❤️ 🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️🐘❤️
Me agrada ver y escuchar el exelente relato ,acerca del comportamiento de los elefantes, Gracias Señor Owen , Mi saludo Para.ADINE y todos los señores cuidadores de la manada de elefantes de JABULANI 🐘
here we go again mambo the instigator u and i are going to have words young man lundi is not happy either oh jeeesh be goood mambo or else love you guys blessings to u owen and all the care takers and HERD
Amazing insight into this family’s political disputes😊 they have an amazing social structure and how incredible that they all get together to control these disputes. It’s obvious why large old bulls are so important in teaching young ones manners and respect. Thank u Owen.
Thank you Owen, for your explanation on the lads having a go at each other. I love that Tokwe and the others step in. I guess it’s like some families at Christmas get togethers 😂🤣😂Much love and hugs to everyone at HERD. Bless you all. And big cuddles to all the beautiful Elephants. I love them all. ❤️🐘❤️
Great job on the narration, Owen! Like wearing their heart on their sleeve, the elephants all secrete their emotions. Amazing footage, just beautiful! ;D
It's very interesting but i'm sad when they are fighting against each other😥😥. Please be gentle Mambo and Zindoga. I love you everyone😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The title had me worried, but starting the vid off with Owen’s laughter was relieving… I found Pisa’s assessment interesting when checking on Zindoga and tapping their trunks to the ground in unison. Even touching her mother’s side to relay that the boys were still at it behind her. Also fascinating, was Tokwe taking Lundi’s cue to investigate this time around.
Fascinating interaction! It was interesting to watch the females come in and try to get it under control! Can't wait for next episode of Mambo vs Zindoga!
I did not know that the females could stop two males from fighting. I knew that they could not stop two large bulls. Thank you for this information, as I love watching the herd and want to know all about them.
Oh my goodness! That scared me! Especially when they started trumpeting…. I was think oooh moms come quickly! lol. Such grand & absolutely beautiful. Blessings to all!! ❤️😊🙏
