Playful Elephants Enjoy a Sand Bath While Sibling Rivalry Brews

In South Africa, Khanyisa, a rescued albino baby elephant, has found a new home at the “HERD” elephant orphanage and sanctuary, thanks to Adine Roode, the founder.

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Adine and her dedicated team have been working tirelessly to integrate the orphaned elephants into an existing herd known as the Jabulani herd.

Recently, Khanyisa and the other elephants from the Jabulani herd had a delightful time cooling off at a sandy mound. Without hesitation, the albino elephant dove right into the pile of sand, with Kumbura and Bubi joining in.

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Meanwhile, six-year-old Timisa strolled atop the mound while Limpopo slowly approached her. Finding a cozy spot, Khanyisa settled down for a nap.

Little Elephants Playing In The Sand

Taking inspiration from Khanyisa, the 15-year-old Limpopo decided to rest as well. It wasn’t easy for such a giant elephant to lie down on the ground. Curious about Limpopo’s behavior, Khanyisa approached him, followed by Timisa.

As Timisa took a break, Limpopo’s younger sister, Pisa, joined them on the sandy summit. However, Pisa couldn’t help feeling slightly jealous or annoyed by Khanyisa, whom she saw as an irritating younger sibling.

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Consequently, Pisa knocked Khanyisa down out of jealousy. Eventually, though, the albino baby elephant found a way to reach Timisa.

Little Elephants Playing In The Sand

Refusing to back down, the 12-year-old Pisa, aspiring to be a leader like her mother, Tokwe, fought a mild battle over who was closer to Timisa. Witnessing their dispute, Lundi, Khanyisa’s adoptive mother, positioned herself behind them.

Before long, Khanyisa and Timisa started playing together, even engaging in friendly sparring. With her clever moves, Khanyisa gained the upper trunk, thoroughly enjoying her bond with Timisa.

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Meanwhile, the curious albino calf joined Kumbura on the opposite side. Lundi, Khanyisa’s nurturing mother, assisted Tokwe with her matriarch responsibilities and always displayed kindness and care towards the young members of the herd.

Little Elephants Playing In The Sand

While the elephants reveled in their sand bath, Allomother Kumbura smartly dusted sand on her body to ward off flies. Timisa joined her adoptive sisters, and Khanyisa rested under their watchful feet.

Bubi, the beautiful elephant, also joined the sand bath session, as the sand and mud provided a protective layer for their skin. It was a blissful day for the Jabulani herd as they cooled down, enjoyed each other’s company, and found respite on the sandy 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.