Rana and Bambi’s friendship continues to deepen, as does their bond.
The morning of this video, the two couldn’t find Mara and spent a lot of time searching and calling for her. They eventually found her. Later in the day, Scott filmed this video of Bambi and Rana spending time together and acting silly. Mara wasn’t around for this extended party, but the two didn’t seem to mind.
Many of our videos and stories focus on the bond between Bambi and Mara, so we wanted to share this video to show how close Bambi and Rana have become. We hope you enjoy it!
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Alana says
May 4, 2021 at 2:47 pmThey are so darn cute!
Cintia says
May 4, 2021 at 2:48 pmThese silly ladies.. butt to butt, pause, then touching with back legs, pause, then getting energetic with the bushes haha
The back leg touching is a sign of play?
Adorable ❤️
Sara says
May 4, 2021 at 3:56 pmYes – leg touching is a sign of play and affection.
Bobi StaySee says
May 4, 2021 at 2:50 pmWhen the video was over I was aware I’d been smiling ear-to-ear, so beautiful and great sound, thank you so much. Wrestling with the shrubs. The back-to-back-ups. The buzz of the bugs. The song of good friends.
Ellen Bollinger says
May 4, 2021 at 2:51 pmThis just makes me laugh! How much fun is Sanctuary.
SHEILA says
May 4, 2021 at 2:53 pmOH LOVE HESE TWO ❤️??❤️LADIES JUST PLAYING! TRUMPETING! RANA, AND BAMBI BOTH BACK LEG LIFTING AND GENTLY TOUCHING EACH OTHERS HIND LEGS? TALKING AND PEEING! THEN. RANA THRASHING THE LIL BUSH AND FINDING A BRANCH AND TOSSING IT ASIDE! THEY SIDE BY SIDE THEY HEAD OTHERSIDE OF POND! THESE LADIES SURE HAVING SOME FUN! BUT NO ?MARA TODAY❗️MAYBE SHE TOLD THEM TO TAKE OFF! FOR HER OWN QUIET TIME❓ YES THE LADIES WERE VERY DELIGHTFULLY HAPPY AND PLAYFUL, SO LOVELY TO SEE?
Tammy says
May 4, 2021 at 3:05 pmThose two silly lil ladies i want to hug them now and just look at those gorgeous tootsies! Scott must be grinning from ear to ear dont know how he stays so steady while filming I’d be cracking up ? ? ? ?
Carol says
May 4, 2021 at 3:07 pmOf course we enjoyed it! Love these two bonding and just chilling. ??
Elisa Timoteo says
May 4, 2021 at 3:21 pmowwwwwwww so much looove
June Ross says
May 4, 2021 at 3:29 pmWhat a pair! A ton of “growling and trumpeting. Pretty sweet!
Thank you Scot
JoAnn Merriman Eaton says
May 4, 2021 at 3:31 pmWonderful!! Watching these two friends throwing sticks, turning in circles, pulling up brush, talking, touching butts , just absolutely joyous to watch!??♥️ Remembering Bambi in the dark zoo shed, fearful, horribly neglected skin, underweight…. now this!!! The healing of the body, mind and spirit in the sanctuary life.??♥️ Thank you for this video GSE.
Sue says
May 4, 2021 at 3:33 pmOh my! Haha, I love when any of the ladies get their Silly on, and someone had to take care of those scary bushes!!!! Thank you so much, so joyful and made my day! ❤️?❤️
Beji says
May 4, 2021 at 3:45 pmNothing more fun than hanging with your bestie!
Andrew says
May 4, 2021 at 3:55 pmI love the video of Bambi and Rana You can hear a buzzing sound which could be bee and Rana is trying to get rid of the this by shaking a branch or moving her tail in the swishing movement
Bill says
May 4, 2021 at 4:48 pmSounds like an elephant version of “Marco Polo”. An evolving social networking in the small group.
Bonnie says
May 4, 2021 at 5:03 pmThey are so clean and look soft and cute and having a good time silly girls also good job with the video
Anita Janusz-Wong says
May 4, 2021 at 6:34 pmCome on guys. Be honest here. Did you ever think Bambi will become such happy, silly and mischievous girl in such a short time?? No way, that anyone thought that will happen. She is truly like a phoenix – re born creature from the ashes….and I love each one of them to bits!..Bambi, maybe a tiny weeny bit more because she is the newest resident!….xoxoxox
Sara says
May 5, 2021 at 11:19 amShe is a spunky girl -and, of course, we had no idea how she would emerge. Such a playful spirit for a girl more “mature” in age.
Suzanne Eaton says
May 4, 2021 at 8:00 pmOMGosh! These two girls are two little peas in a pod, loving on each other, having fun together. It’s a wonderful
video and heartwarming to see them being so sweet to each other. They both look so healthy with beautiful skin. I rememver Bambi’s skin when you rescued her and look at her now. So gorgeous. Thank you for all you do
for all the girls.
Patricia says
May 4, 2021 at 9:43 pmI am so grateful to you all! You bring such joy and love. Kisses to those big girls.
Gayle says
May 5, 2021 at 1:12 amThanks for sharing this adorable video of these best friends. I loved the dancing butt cheek to butt cheek with a little leg flip thrown in. Just love them (and all the girls) to bits!
Sallie says
May 5, 2021 at 2:17 amI remember fondly when my sponsored orphan eley, gave me a side “love” kick. She wasn’t 3 feet tall anymore and 5 years older . . . After seeing this video, I vividly recall what elephant love taps are as they mature! Thx for the memories, Rana & Bambi! What a GREAT vid! I especially loved the vocals!
Sara says
May 5, 2021 at 11:17 amThey certainly do communicate in their own special ways!
Wim says
May 5, 2021 at 4:13 amWONDERFUL. Sisterhood is just touch and go. I’m a little bit curious where exactly did you place the magnets? ???❤️
Sara says
May 5, 2021 at 11:15 amOnly in their hearts!
Carey says
May 5, 2021 at 6:34 amSo enjoyed this! Love that Rana and Bambi Are so happy. Thank you x
Carol in BC, Canada says
May 5, 2021 at 4:32 pmIt’s so beautiful to watch the girls just hanging out together and having fun. Also, trying hard to shoo away the bugs, I suspect… I laughed at them as they swatted the bushes around – I wish we could understand what they are actually ‘saying’. We might be surprised to hear them cursing at the bugs, LOL! Ah, well; more than worth some buzzing & biting insects to have some besties to play with.
Sara says
May 5, 2021 at 5:15 pmSometimes we all want to tell off the bugs, don’t we?
Tracy says
May 5, 2021 at 8:01 pmSooo cute!!!
Those are some major huge bugs dive bombing the camera and Scott!!! Stay safe.
Shirley Taylor says
May 6, 2021 at 3:11 amThank you for this clip of 2 happy girls. I loved watching it and think its beautiful of the two of them enjoying their life together. xx
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