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05/10/09: elephant cows dies of natural causes, i.e. old age

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Posted by: Pippa

The elephant cow died yesterday afternoon of natural causes; i.e. old age. She was at the end of her natural life with her last set of teeth worn to the point of being unable to masticate her food. May she rest in peace...

She kept up with the herd and it is difficult not to think that she had one last thing to do before she died, ensuring that her calf was accepted into the herd. Her calf is with the herd and seems to be doing well.

Hopefully this is a lesson to us all about interfering, we should not unless humans caused the suffering.

Jurie Moolman

Posted by: Pippa
05/10/09 10:07

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Comments

Eileen Talbot wrote:

Jurie:

I am so glad that Nature was allowed to take it's course after much debate. I do hope Humans learn not to interfer with wild life. My hopes are now with the calf and hope the herd continue to accept this calf.

Thank you for every thing you do and I am so sorry you were attack so needlessly!

With much respect,
Eileen AKA Oneleg1arm

05/10/09 13:09

Beverley AKA Safari Maiden - BCF wrote:

Jurie, Pippa and the Team,

Thank you for the up date and everything you have done, sad though it may be.

I feel she held out as long as she did for the sake of her calf and am glad the herd seem to have accepted it.

Keep up to good work!

05/10/09 13:19

Martin wrote:

Jurie,
Really her calf is with the herd ??

Martin

05/10/09 15:32

Maureen F. wrote:

It was such an honor to be able to spend the last days of her life with this majestic and regal animal. To be able to watch her move forward bravely and protect her child, and then to be allowed to go off and die with grace. Thank you for this opportunity to watch real life in action and for affording her the chance live and die with dignity. Well done. Her spirit remains to mingle with the others who have gone on before, to make this world a much richer tapestry.

05/10/09 15:52

Pamela Parton wrote:

Agreed, Jurie....definitely hope something can be learned from this. So glad that she went from Natural causes, RATHER than by the hands of "others". May she rest in peace and may her little one live a long life just as her Mom did. Forever Free.........

05/10/09 17:21

Cathy G./Tigerlady105 wrote:

We have all been very fortunate to have shared some of her last few days with this beautiful matriarch and her calf. As sad as I feel right now, I'm glad that she won't suffer any longer and that her calf will be part of her family herd. She gave him a very good start in life and hopefully he will pass on her legacy in his own young ones. Rest in Peace dear Mama Ellie. We have learned so much from you.

05/10/09 19:57

Brenda Taylor wrote:

Thankful she was allowed to go at her time and with the herd.

My tribute video..
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

05/10/09 20:12

Shellie Downie wrote:

Very sad indeed, yet some what happy. she is at peace now and watching over her little one. I will always remember that last drive I spent with you and your calf, very special moments I doubt I will ever see again. I have truly been touched by your tenderness in the face of uncertainty. Rest in peace ole girl your in my thoughts and prayers

05/10/09 23:26

Angie Minyard ( aminyard ) wrote:

Jurie & Pippa,
Thank you for keeping us all informed.
I feel she will now rest in peace. I'm glad the vet used their own judgement . IF you get an opportunity..watch the video that Pieter put together of our sighting with her,her calf,Karula,Mixo & Induna. You have probably already seen it but, in case you hadn't :o)
Very Special!

06/10/09 00:41

Theresa wrote:

She rests beneath the African sky and will now benefit the bush as nourishment. This was how it was always meant to be for her. She has lived her life and died with dignity. At last to be returned to the soil of her birth.

06/10/09 04:07