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Savannah
Story written on August 13, 2011 by kins40.
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As she reached the tree line behind which the dormitories and the stockades had been built, she got, with one look, the full impact of the mayhem Maralal had unleashed during feeding time.
The little bull was throwing his weight around, head butting his keepers and generally behaving like a spoilt little brat.
It was not common practice amongst the keepers to carry stick in order to keep some kind of discipline amongst the little elephants. Usually the wagging of a finger or the tone of voice was generally sufficient to keep the overgrown babies in check and because they loved their adoptive human family, they were by and large extremely obedient.
However, today Maralal was not ready to play ball. Those tantrums had become a daily occurrence and seemed to have started when his weaning period had begun.
Baby elephants are entirely dependent on milk for the first three years of their life, they must have milk, need milk and cannot possibly survive without it. But there comes a time, however, when the calf’s vegetation intake increases when the milk rations need to be reduced.
As Bette arrived on the scene, she witnessed Jonas, the head keeper severely chastising the young elephant. The stern tone of the male voice seemed to work on the unruly little bull who stormed off near the entrance of the stockade in a huff.
No one dared laugh though as they observed the hurried trot and the downtrodden look of the young animal. Maralal was deeply sensitive and easily wounded.
Feeding time resumed at the nursery once the noisy little bull was sent out for ‘time-out’.
Eight tiny little infants who had cowered behind the legs of their designated keeper, peeked out from behind their human shield to see if it was now safe to come out and continue feeding. The keepers gave them the reassurance they needed and the little babies hungrily latched on to the oversized milk bottle making sure to not spill a drop.
As Bette was discussing the happenings of the morning with the puzzled head keeper, she observed as the tiny elephants fed.
Each elephant consumed four one gallon bottles of milk in one sitting. The keepers had them aligned behind them and reached for a new bottle as soon as the previous one was finished.
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Thank you for the reward :-)very appreciated.Have a great time away, recharge your battery for more stories.I am going to read this again and come back lol.Thank you for posting I cannot wait to see a lion running after Jodie to the airport!!
hahaha I’m with mariam let the lion bite her ass! lol This is great! And what a way to end it! Bette must be like “holy shit!” PPS I LOVE THIS STORY!
I could think of so many words to substitute for “audit” in that last sentence! Thanks for the chapter…better choice than packing. Have a great trip!
I vite for the baby elephant running Jodi out of town. Thanks for posting before your trip,greatly appreciated. Have a good ti.me.
Bette and Tina are cute, of course, but I think Maralal just became my favorite character. ;-)
Ah, they meet again! Great story, thank you for fitting it in. I love elephants almost as much as I love Tibette so you really got to me.
Oui. Thanks for this great chapter, I liked all its actors, from Maralal to the audit. Tibette dreamt and thought about each other, now I’m looking for Bette’s reaction at this surprise audit. Knowing the Alpha she is, it’s not going to sit very well with her. I’m sure Tina’s not going to take a backseat so that’s going to be a good promise for sparkles……. The weather’s getting better. Have a nice trip and séjour, Bienvenue.
Such a heartwarming, unique story..I enjoy your writing so much! Have a safe trip and I look forward to the continuation of this amazing story!
Oh Oh…”to audit”…Damn… but in all account [no pun intended.] At least they got the chance again, to really know each other. And what your writing in here about the “Elephants” behavior..It’s really true. And did you know that they are the only animals. who buried their dead? I’ve seen in Natgeo, that they even have a..some kind Funeral march?…So it’s really sad ..as majestic as they are .. ..They have no power if we humans..want to eliminate them.. …thanks for the chap K40.
Absolutely excellent. Can’t wait to see what happens. And I’m with Mariam let the lion just bite Jodie’s bum :) Thank you for this story.
Awww Kins, my bark is worse than my bite, but I still want jodie eaten by a lion or something major happen to get her the hell out of Africa and away from our girls. Hope you have a wonderfully relaxing and restful time away. Hope the girls will enjoy their time together when they are not working on the books. Maybe Tina will let Bette show her around the site, her own personal tour guide if you will. Thanks for posting.
You make me feel like packing my bags and going to Savannah. Any chance of a Tibette sighting?
Audits are lengthy, meticulous processes… and time-consuming. Which means there will be plenty of opportunity for these two to get to know each other, right? ;) Thanks for the post :)
SO GOOD
Have a good time and thank you for such a great story.
Wow, that was something! I loved ur update but u left us hanging now :( !
Throughly enjoyable! From the chair spinning to the baby elephant tantrum to the arrival of auditor Tina Kennard. I love this story so much. Post when you can.
What an unique and enjoyable story. I love the descriptions of the animals and their interactions w/the humans.
And by “audit” I mean “seduce.” That was what the part you left off, right k40? =)
Ugh..! Such a cliffy! Did you purposely end the chapter there Kins40?! >_< You don't have to do that kind of trick to keep me on my toes waiting for your latest update, I always one of many who is looking forward to your posting ;-) he3.. It's cute that Bette just automatically correcting Shane while she seems not so care of the conversation :-p and Kins! Your educational info about raising a pet.. Oops! I meant ELEPHANT ;-) is very informative! :-) and somehow it reminds me on how cute is baby elephant!! Lol.. Well regarding the club, it has a member get a member offer with a life time supply of Tibette loves.. :-D and to make your story merrier, (though i know you won't need it ;-)) I think there can be an extra bonus of someone being chased or bitten or harmed by member of animal kingdom as Mariam, T24, wkm, and favcouple mentioned.. And for this, the list of that special treatment can be longer per se and I promised there's no animal harmed during the process. ;-) Anyway Kins, enjoy the getaway!! :-) please remember to come back here later ;-) cheers!
….PS – Love your cliff hanger!
Hahahahah – Tina thought Bette was the bartender…Even more priceless – “Tina Kennard, Wilson & Smyth Chartered Accountants, I am here to audit you.” How unceremonious can one get !?! Poor Bette… (LMAO!). Kins, didn’t know you had such a wicked sense of humor too ;) ** Thanks for the ‘bonus’ post before you head off for holiday. Hope you both have a wonderful time :)