The Elephants Knew

 

 

The Elephants Knew

And some will say there is no God, try and tell that to the elephants…

 

The Elephant's Journey To Pay Respect, But How Did They Know?

Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer. 

 

He bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue

 

of Baghdad Zoo animals during US invasion in 2003.

On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died.
He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and numerous elephants. 

 

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home led by two large matriarchs. 

 

Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'. 

 

A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles to get to his South African House.

Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing

 

that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved

 

animals evoked in such an organized way: 

 

Walking slowly, for days, making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house. 

 

Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day

 

for well over 3 years! 

 

But yet they knew where they were going. 

 

The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives - so much respect

 

that they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything. 

 

Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.

Something In The Universe Is Greater And Deeper Than Human Intelligence.

 



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@charliebird123 wrote:

Here yer go Merehazle.Nellie versus car!

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2537114/British-teacher-terrifying-ordeal-bull-elephant-film...


Thank you Charlie. 

 

Elephants, like this one with tusks. are hunted by poachers, so how is he to distinguish tourists from poachers? What has the world shown him but to have a well justified fear of mankind? 

 

I know that you do not get close to an elephant as that car did. Not onlythat but the elephant  turned a few times and gave a warning to back off (flapping his ears and making himself look larger). Instead of slowly reversing the car actually moves closer to the elephant. The elephant did what was natural and defending his herd when he felt threatened.

 

It is devastating that such a magnificent animal was shot due to the stupidity of the driver. The elephant was doing what elephants do.   As Al, said she should be charged for this.  So should the authoritys for shooting him, how the hell can you justify that?  The car windows would have shown his reflection too. He would not know that humans were in the car either. 

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There is a point to be made here, the humans are invading the Elephants territory therefore they should respect it, on the other hand& I'm not defending them as I find this a very tragic outcome. The tourists bring money to the impoverished people who own & farm the land many of them were poachers themselves before they turned to tourism. Once again lack of education & respect for the environment bring conflict for which the animals lose out.




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I agree but we are the tourists in there world and if you are lucky enough to be allowed in, then you

should not be able to complain about a wild animals behaviour and have them put down, human

arrogance at its worstSmiley Sad

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That clip of the Car being rolled

 

 

One of the Afrikaan occupants in the car that was doing the filming calls her an idiot and that she should reverse slowly backward, if you look, carefully on the right,  theres a Young Elephant in the long grass beside the road

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Someone mentioned about Paul O Grady. I watched the show on catch up and it was really lovely. Awwww what a Beautiful place ,and people for what they do. the elephants were so sweet and it makes you want to get out there and help!!!!.. Cant wait for this weeks!!.

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@rose2008-2008 wrote:

Someone mentioned about Paul O Grady. I watched the show on catch up and it was really lovely. Awwww what a Beautiful place ,and people for what they do. the elephants were so sweet and it makes you want to get out there and help!!!!.. Cant wait for this weeks!!.


 Twas I.

 

 Hi Rose, I forgot to tell you that this weeks show was cancelled because of the TV awards.

 

 You may not have seen it, so I  must tell you that on BBC 2 today at 16.10 PM to 17.10 PM is  'The secret life of elephants.'

 

 If you want to see a WONDERFUL story with  a wonderful ending, see it on Iplayer tomorrow. It will hurt your feelings, as these stories most often do. But there is a reason you will be glad you see it through.  (I don't think you can view it on Iplayer till tomorrow?)   But good luck!    

 

 

 

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UPDATE:

 

Yes, The Big Question.

 

''Trohy Hunting'' BBC 1 today Sunday 9th February at 10 am.

 

Can be viewed on  IPLAYER   tomorrow. 

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BBC 2  tonight at 7pm -  Wild Burma Nature's Lost Kingdom.    Should Tim be about?

 

Be warned though.  You will not believe what they do to break the spirit of those elephants.

 

Take care.

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Man Wink

 

There you are.

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