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The Hadzabe Tribe Ancestral Traditions in Danger

  As we returned to the village, the Hadzabe women had gathered several fruits and berries but with weak results. Between the hunt and the foraging, the result was impressively little and not enough to sustain the tribe. However, it is said Hadzabe do not encounter famine, being able to find substance regularly, even if on the limited scale. The Hadzabe tribes move their camps to follow the game, and even more so when hunting big animals which body they can’t budge. Given their limited possession – a pot, a blanket or two – the camp can migrate quickly to accommodate the hunting needs. By nature, Hadzabe hunter-gathers go at their tasks daily. The resources, however, have diminished through to the development around them, and especially by the Datooga herders clearing the lands where Hadza traditional live. Dedicated lands have been granted to them by the Tanzanian go
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Elephants Band Together to Save a Baby Calf from Drowning in Kruger National Park

 In a heartwarming display of teamwork, a herd of elephants came together to rescue a young calf that had fallen into a river while they were drinking water.

The incident took place at Kruger National Park in South Africa and was captured on video by visitors Jaques Joubert, 55, and Michelle Broadhurst, 49.

As the herd stopped for a drink after a long, hot day, the dirt beneath the tiny elephant’s feet gave way, causing it to slip into the water.

Unable to climb out on its own, the calf was soon surrounded by the other elephants, who attempted to pull it to safety.

Initially, the calf’s mother remained calm, though she quickly realized her baby needed help. She tried using her trunk to lift the calf, but when that didn’t work, she waded into the water.

With the assistance of her trunk and tusks, she pushed the calf to safety, all while the rest of the herd anxiously looked on.

Jaques Joubert, one of the witnesses, described the tense moment: “We were watching this group of elephants drinking water, and the baby tried to drink too. But the dirt at the edge of the waterhole gave way under its front legs, and it fell in. At first, the mother didn’t seem worried, but she soon realized the calf couldn’t get out by itself.”

He added, “She didn’t panic. After trying to pull him out with her trunk, she calmly got into the water and pushed him out. It was incredible to watch. The rest of the herd seemed restless and concerned, but the mother stayed composed.”

Jaques was ready to call for help from park rangers but quickly saw that the mother elephant had everything under control.

“Elephants are truly remarkable animals. Their support system is something humans could learn a lot from. It’s amazing to see how they protect their young.”

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Jaques and Michelle, avid wildlife photographers, visit Kruger National Park regularly. “We spend a lot of time at Kruger, focusing mainly on photographing elephants. It’s our favorite destination, and we come here often throughout the year.”

This remarkable moment is yet another reminder of the deep social bonds elephants share and their incredible instincts to care for their young, even in the most challenging situations.

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