Breaking radio silence for a quick zombie elephant update!

[blamebrampton]

Mr Shuffles, Sydney's favourite zombie baby elephant (see previous post), continued his career of attempting to Freak Everyone Out today by deciding to fall into deep water. Mum and aunties and zookeepers all intervened very neatly. I defy anyone to watch that video and not be as charmed by elephants as I am. And yes, I know they are wild animals and have come across a number out in the wild when Dad and I did our overland through East Africa trip. But even big bloody African ones are fascinating, and the sort of animal you hope to negotiate shared space with, and ideally can.

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Aw, yes, I saw the other calf "look worried". Wasn't sure if some visitors had dogs and there were birds next door but assumed it could be the little trunk bearers.

Hahahah, well, he was *your* father, what do you expect. *reverses elegantly while sighing wistfully* So what did he do to get thrown out???

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

One of Zombie's noises is clearly 'MUM! HELP!' which is when I held my breath, but then he seems to be as annoyed by the fussing as by the experience, bless.

And you make a good point ;-) He failed to follow the laws with regards to visiting townships, on several occasions. Since we were there on visas, we were sent packing, but very politely. Strange time and place ...