Baby elephant, Khanyisa pushes and chases young Timisa and tries to steal her food

Khanyisa seems to want to play (or steal Timisa's branches) much more than Timisa on this morning out in the bush, but how gently the two young elephant push-about amongst the bushes. Timisa is careful not to hurt Khanyisa but still stands her ground while Khanyisa gives her all to the game, using every technique she can think up. She pushes, chases, trunk-grabs, trunk-curls, kisses, and even slips her long thin pink trunk into Timisa's mouth in the effort to pinch a bite from Timisa's hard-earned foraged branches.

The two youngsters continue at it for some time until Tokwe, Limpopo and Fishan all come running with a great protective trumpet and gather around their mischievous troops. Timisa settles down with adoptive mother, Tokwe beside her, while Khanyisa, with Tokwe's daughter, Limpopo next to her, soon takes up the game once more. Tokwe is the always incredible mother and matriarch, giving Timisa trunk-support and comfort, letting her know she is there, while Fishan who really has become an amazing support-bull to the females provides his guardianship until he realises the two young elephants aren't in danger. Limpopo is always beautifully helpful in her mother's matriarch duties.

Eventually Adine helps Khanyisa get some of her own bark from the branches and Khanyisa gladly enjoys the help and attention.

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