{"id":147594,"date":"2025-04-02T10:47:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/?p=147594"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:47:04","slug":"watch-rhinos-and-sheep-take-a-jog-while-mielie-takes-the-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/environment\/watch-rhinos-and-sheep-take-a-jog-while-mielie-takes-the-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Rhinos and Sheep Take a Jog while Mielie Takes the Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who thinks all sheep are followers has never met a companion sheep, and they\u2019ve certainly never met Mielie! When she\u2019s not busy being a beloved companion to rhino orphans, Mielie\u2019s leading the crash in the race back to the boma (and potentially training for a marathon). Have a look at the adorable clip!<\/h2>\n

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Hoedspruit, South Africa (02 April 2025) \u2014 <\/i>It\u2019s true that sheep are herd animals, but that doesn\u2019t mean all sheep are destined for a life within a flock of followers. Companion sheep or nanny lambs, for example, are known for taking the lead in their nurturing roles as they comfort young, orphaned wild animals like rhinos. A keen example of a powerhouse pedi lamb who isn\u2019t afraid to take the lead is the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre\u2019s<\/a> Mielie!<\/p>\n

Recently, Mielie won the afternoon race back to the boma, beating another lamb and a small crash of rhinos. The video itself is adorable (how often do you see sheep and rhinos taking a jog together?) and a reminder of the special role sheep play in helping the young animals socialise. Also, we wouldn\u2019t be surprised if we caught Mielie at the next Comrades with her determination!<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo Credit: Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Watch: Rhinos and Sheep Take a Jog while Mielie Takes the Lead<\/h3>\n