Happy 12th birthday, Precious Pisa! | Tokwe's Youngest Daughter Celebrates Her Birthday

Pisa, meaning ‘heat’ was born on this day in 2009 to Matriarch of the HERD, Tokwe. It had been one of the hottest days of the season and Tokwe had shown no signs that she was close to labour, making Pisa’s birth quite unexpected!

The exceptional calf showed her strength and resilience from day one, braving the scorching 4km trip back to the homestead. Since then, she has grown and thrived under the love and care of her family.

Pisa has grown slowly but surely into her mother’s exceptional footsteps, proving herself to be a leader in the making with a kind, nurturing, and confident spirit. That first long walk home must have had a profound impact, as she loves to try and lead the herd when out foraging.

In this video, we get to know Pisa a little bit better and also get to know more about elephants’ teeth from Senior Elephant Carer, Owen. Pisa’s second set of molars have recently come in, which is an important milestone for the young elephant! This tends to happen every ten years or so.

Pisa enjoys spending time with her sister, Limpopo, and with the other young cows and bulls. She is a joyful young elephant who is proving her leadership skills with each new day. We look forward to continuing to watch her life and journey unfold!

Please consider supporting Pisa’s journey by fostering her for her birthday: https://herd.org.za/product/pisa/

Видео Happy 12th birthday, Precious Pisa! | Tokwe's Youngest Daughter Celebrates Her Birthday канала HERD Elephant Orphanage South Africa