This orphaned elephant calf loves playing with her sheep best friend in South Africa.

Khanyisa was rescued from a poacher's snare in January 2020 and submitted to Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development.

During her time, the elephant calf became best friends with Lammie, a Pedi sheep who acts as a mother to many orphaned animals.

The pair are seen playing together in heartwarming footage filmed in July 2020.

Khanyisa is an orphaned albino elephant rescued in January 2020 from a poacher’s snare. She came to Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) and went through three months of rehabilitation for the horrific wounds caused by the snare.

During this time, Khanyisa was introduced to Lammie the Legend, a Pedi sheep that has been a mother to many orphaned wild animals and serves as a friend and a maternal companion to Khanyisa.

Khanyisa was introduced to the Jabulani herd of elephants in April 2020 and now spends her days out in the wild with them, but she comes into the nursery at the end of each day and spends her evenings in Lammie’s company.

Khanyisa and Lammie have a very close relationship, sharing many tender moments. Khanyisa has brought out Lammie’s fun side, which can be seen in this video of them having a playful game together.