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Bhunte: The baby elephant

An illustrated story of an elephant calf

Author

Sanjeeta Hridayaninadini

I am an elephant biologist wandering in the wild to understand what elephants feel. I believe that empathy can cure any pain. I am on this path of finding myself. Besides research, I write poems (http://sanjeetapokharel.blogspot.com/) and draw cartoons (https://bhuntelephant.wordpress.com/).

Sano mimics Bhunte

Bhunte, now, is a nine-year-old bull*! And his sister, Sano, born on the 6th of November, 2021, is now over four years old. Over the years, Bhunte has been a caring brother, always protecting Sano wherever they go. Once, when... Continue Reading →

Hula Party, Oni, Mithi and Bhunte

“Bhago, Dada!” Oni trumpetted, his trunk high in the air. “Run! The fire people are coming again!” Oni is only six years old, but his legs knew how to run like the wind when danger come. His ears flapped like... Continue Reading →

A sense of pain in Sanu and other elephants!

Bhunte was strolling alongside his sister, Sanu, when a sharp thorn pricked her. "Ouch!" she cried out. Instantly, Bhunte moved his trunk gently around her head to reassure her that she was okay. Sanu nodded, confirming that she was indeed... Continue Reading →

Umika- a blind elephant mother and Thakur

"Maa, ahok!" His tiny tail stretched back towards his mother, Umika, Thakur-- a baby elephant--from Assam, carefully navigated through the humans' settlements. It was another tough day for Thakur. He’s a bit different from his friends and not quite like... Continue Reading →

Bhunte and the rain

When Bhunte was just a calf, he enjoyed the rain, hiding underneath his mother. Though the rain cleans and replenishes Bhunte's abode, it can be challenging for newborn calves, especially when the river overflows. Bhunte remembers how he was nearly... Continue Reading →

The only hybrid elephant- Motty

Bhunte was relaxing under an Acacia tree when he overheard his aunts sharing stories about the past. As he listened in, he learned that in 1978, on the 11th of July, Sheba, an Asian elephant mother at the Chester Zoo... Continue Reading →

How do elephants sleep: Learn from sleepy Bhunte and Sanu

It was a long hazy day. Bhunte and Sanu were tired and started sluggishly following their mother. On their way, while grazing, Bhunte's mother spotted termite mounds. She bent and rested against the mound, while her other herd members started... Continue Reading →

Tales of a Young Tusker

While the rest (elephants) left me here-I sneaked in by crossing that fence!I broke that door and entered in-For the smell- of fruits and grains-That farmer hides behind the hut-In utter dismay and fear!While the rest (humans), away from here!Talk... Continue Reading →

Celebrating seven years with Bhunte

I vividly recollect the moment when I observed a young elephant raising his trunk to smell me, while his sister stood next to him. The world of elephants is truly fascinating if you observe them through their lens and especially... Continue Reading →

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