Baby Elephants Playfully Approach Tourists, Mother Elephant, Watches Over Them

A heartwarming video captured the moment two young elephants playfully approached a group of tourists on a safari at Kapama Private Game Reserve, located within Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.

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The delighted visitors watched from their vehicles as the curious elephant calves came close to them.

The video shows the first baby elephant running towards the safari vehicle with its trunk raised and ears spread wide, a typical elephant warning sign for charging.

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However, it stopped short of accusing the vehicle. Shortly after, a second baby elephant joined, also stopping before reaching the tourists.

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First-time safari-goers encounter curious young elephants, on June 18, in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. (@ranger_ebz/Zenger)

The playful duo eventually retreated and ran over to a larger elephant, who appeared to be their mother.

Ebenezer Rhode, a 29-year-old Kapama Private Game Reserve guide, filmed the endearing encounter on June 18.

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Later, he shared it on his ‘Ranger Ebz’ Instagram page, where it garnered attention from wildlife enthusiasts.

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First-time safari-goers encounter curious young elephants, on June 18, in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. (@ranger_ebz/Zenger)

In an exclusive interview with Zenger News, Ebenezer, a wildlife videographer from Mossel Bay in South Africa’s Western Cape, was assured that no tourists were at risk during the encounter.

He explained that they remained focused on the adult elephants in the group, and there was enough space to avoid being cornered by the elephants.

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According to Ebenezer, young elephants often playfully mock charge vehicles to build confidence and get used to them. He emphasized that observing the animals’ behavior can provide insight into their intentions.

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First-time safari-goers encounter curious young elephants, on June 18, in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. (@ranger_ebz/Zenger)

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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.