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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/).

Bhunte, Kancha and Covid-19 lockdown

Bhunte and his friend, Kancha, decided to share some crucial safety tips to help people during the lockdown. They highlighted several key measures to prevent the spread of the virus and ease public anxiety.  Bhunte: "Hey everyone! Kancha and I... Continue Reading →

Ekadanta uncle, Bhunte and social distancing

Ekadanta, one of the very handsome males, got his name for his single tusk. He is very renowned among the females, including Bhunte's aunts and sisters. He recently left his herd when he was 15 years and often stays alone,... Continue Reading →

Bhunte and his mother

For Bhunte, his mother means a lot. And it is true for all the animals. He realizes that he has been troubling her now and then, in fact often by disobeying her instructions. But, he loves her a lot and... Continue Reading →

Bumblu did not play with Bhunte

Remember, when Bhunte troubled some groups of bees by plucking the flowers and running away? And his mother scolded him for disregarding the most hard-working insects? Well, he disobeyed his mom again! As the dusk was appearing, Bumblu, the bumblebee,... Continue Reading →

Bhunte and Amaka

After many days of his long journey through South Africa, Bhunte met Amaka, an African elephant girl calf. On his way to the waterhole, he came across Amaka and became her friend. Amaka looks like Bhunte. It just that unlike... Continue Reading →

Bhunte met Lambu

Bhunte was very excited. This was his first trip to the place, Africa, where his ancestors originated. He packed his bags and started his journey. He travelled to Addis Ababa and to Kruger, the forest where he hoped to meet... Continue Reading →

Bhunte and Lantana

Bhunte loves his home. There are many trees and many of his friends around. But, there is also a plant- Lantana. It has pretty flowers and attracts many birds. The birds feed on berries and fly away. Within a decade... Continue Reading →

Bhunte and Tikiri

When Bhunte heard about an old female, as old as his grandmother, in the southern island called Sri Lanka. He felt bad. Bhunte and other elephants should live in a group and a family. It's very hard for elephants, especially... Continue Reading →

‘They killed Pukule (the tiger cub)’s mom’

It has barely been a month when Bhunte witnessed the death of Chantu due to choking. To add to his grievance, he heard from his herd members that Pukule, the tiger cub whom he met long ago in the playground,... Continue Reading →

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