Here is a look at the second part of the second introduction between Phabeni and the entire herd. We shared the first part here - and have another introduction to share after this! Watch how Khanyisa changes throughout these introductions. Initially jealous and unsure of what to do with the new calf among her elephant family, she back-kicked him and even poked him with her tusks. Now she is much calmer, and very intrigued, even standing beside the little bull sweetly. She is showing plenty of interest in this introduction and gives us great hope for the future as we consider the possible friendship that may grow between these two babies in the herd.
Setombe is still very much in the role of Phabeni's mother in this introduction, and Lundi appears to have backed off, letting Setombe take Phabeni in. Setombe is fierce in her protection of the calf, especially as the commotion starts with the rain. The herd huddles tightly around Phabeni and the calf can hardly move among the giant legs. He gets a knock and screams, resulting in the herd running toward him and surrounding his little frame.
We need to put the cameras down as the rain really pelts down and move Phabeni back to the warm, dry orphanage. Here, with Lammie and Spotty, carer Reply has made Phabeni's hay bed and the bull settles down into it, with Adine by his side.