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Once again, Murera and Sonje are separating Orwa, Teleki, Jasiri, Faraja, Quanza Zongoloni and Lima lima from the other orphans and taking them deeper into the forest, today walking as far as the Banda Gate, where they have never previously been. The Keepers found them there browsing happily and reluctant to return.

This morning, Jasiri, Faraja, Teleki, Nelion, Lentili and Lima lima were scared when a bushbuck scampered past them. They embarked on a trumpeting “bush bashing” display which attracted the rest of he herd, who joined in, Murera, Sonje and Orwa remaining behind to continue the deterrent threat.

Having last been seen on the 7th, the orphans encountered Solio who was making her way back to the compound to greet Maxwell and visit her old Stockade to take a rest and enjoy some Lucerne. Murera, Sonje. Quanza and Orwa charged her, which prompted her to hasten her progress with her tail up. Max was wildly excited by her appearance, as always, and enjoyed their playful interaction locking horns between the separating poles of their two Stockades. When Solio returned to her stable for a rest, Max came to lie as near to her as possible, and was visibly disappointed when she decided to again leave.

Of late Bomani has taken to separating himself from the other orphans, to go and browse independently, as a young bull, eager to demonstrate that he is self sufficient and not reliant on his peers. Orwa and Teleki are the older boys who usually stick close to their best friends, Orwa enjoying being with Murera and Sonje while Teleki seeks out the likes of Ziwa, Lima lima and Quanza.