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    The elephants knew

    Kitkat
    Kitkat

    The elephants knew Empty The elephants knew

    Post by Kitkat Thu 03 Oct 2013, 21:02

    THE ELEPHANT'S JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT,
    BUT HOW DID THEY KNOW?


    Lawrence Anthony,
    a legend in South Africa and author of 3 books including the bestseller,
    The Elephant Whisperer.
    He bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe
    from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo
    animals during US invasion in 2003.
    On March 7, 2012 Lawrence Anthony died.  
    He is remembered and missed by his wife, 2 sons, 2 grandsons, and
    numerous elephants.  
    Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed up at his home
    led by two large matriarchs.  Separate wild herds arrived in droves
    to say goodbye to their beloved 'man-friend'.  
    A total of 31 elephants had patiently walked over 12 miles
    to get to his South African House.


    Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe not only
    because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these
    elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of
    the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked
    in such an organized way: Walking slowly, for days,
    making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat
    to his house.  Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched,
    knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over 3 years!
    But yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously
    wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend
    who'd saved their lives - so much respect that
    they stayed for 2 days 2 nights without eating anything.  
    Then one morning, they left, making their long journey
    back home.


    SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE IS GREATER
    AND DEEPER THAN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE.

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