Adorable Albino Elephant Makes Friends and Plays in the Sand with Her Sibling Herd

In a heartwarming scene at the “HERD” elephant orphanage and sanctuary in South Africa, Khanyisa, a rescued albino baby elephant, is happily settling into her new family.

Adine Roode, the founder of the sanctuary, worked tirelessly with her team to integrate Khanyisa into the existing elephant herd known as the Jabulani herd.

Recently, Khanyisa and the other elephants from the Jabulani herd found respite from the heat by indulging in a sand bath. The little albino elephant wasted no time and gleefully joined in, with Kumbura and Bubi following suit.

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Meanwhile, six-year-old Timisa playfully explored the sand mound while Limpopo strolled towards her, and Khanyisa found a cozy spot for a nap.

Timisa And Khanyisa

Inspired by Khanyisa’s relaxation, the 15-year-old Limpopo also decided to rest, despite the challenge of an enormous elephant sleeping on the ground. Curious, Khanyisa approached Limpopo to investigate, with Timisa joining in to check on the sleeping giant.

As the group enjoyed their sandy respite, Limpopo’s younger sister, Pisa, couldn’t help but feel jealousy or irritation towards Khanyisa, whom she often saw as a bothersome younger sister.

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This resulted in Pisa playfully knocking down Khanyisa. However, the determined albino baby elephant eventually found her way to join Timisa.

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Not one to back down quickly, the 12-year-old Pisa, who aspired to be a leader like her mother, Tokwe, engaged in a playful rivalry with Khanyisa over who was closer to Timisa.

Witnessing the playful competition, Lundi, Khanyisa’s adoptive mother, stepped in behind them. Eventually, Khanyisa and Timisa started playing together, even practicing their playful sparring.

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With her cleverness, Khanyisa gained the upper hand (or rather, trunk) and thoroughly enjoyed bonding with her friend. Meanwhile, the lively albino calf joined Kumbura on the other side.

Lundi, always kind and caring towards the young members of the herd, assisted Tokwe with her matriarchal duties.

Amid the sandy playtime, Allomother Kumbura took a moment to dust sand on her body, a clever technique to keep pesky flies at bay. Timisa happily joined her adoptive sisters while Khanyisa rested under their watchful presence.

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Bubi, another beautiful elephant, joined in the sand bath, appreciating the protective layer it provided to their skin. It was truly a relaxing day for the elephants of the Jabulani herd as they cooled down and rested together in the comforting embrace of the sand mound.

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Canidae Pet Food Reviews: An In-Depth Look

Choosing the right pet food is crucial for the health and well-being of our furry friends. In this blog post, we'll delve deep into Canidae pet food, a popular choice among pet owners, and provide an in-depth review based on various sources.

Canidae is a well-known brand in the pet food industry, offering a range of products designed to cater to pets of all ages, breeds, and sizes.

Product Range:

  • Canidae All-Life Stages (Dry): This vet-formulated product suits dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. It's available in both dry and wet formulas.
  •  Canidae Pure: A limited-ingredient diet crafted for dogs with food sensitivities. Each recipe typically includes 7 to 10 ingredients.

Key Ingredients

The Canidae All Life Stages Multi Protein Formula, which represents the brand's product line, contains ingredients like chicken meal, turkey meal, brown rice, peas, oatmeal, and barley. Chicken meal, the primary ingredient, is a meat concentrate with nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.

Recalls and Safety

Canidae has had recalls in the past. It's essential to stay updated with the brand's recall history to ensure your pet's safety.

Customer Reviews

The Canidae Dog Food product line has earned an overall rating of 4.5 stars from The Dog Food Advisor. The Canidae All Life Stages Dog Food has received the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars.

Pros and Cons:

  • Pros: High protein content, suitable for all life stages, contains beneficial ingredients like flaxseed and taurine.
  •  Cons: It contains some controversial ingredients, and not all minerals are chelated, which might affect absorption.

Conclusion

Canidae All Life Stages is a grain-inclusive dry dog food that uses a notable amount of named meat meals as its primary source of animal protein. With an above-average protein content and a profile suggesting a significant amount of meat, it comes highly recommended for pet owners.