Name: What I learned from Nelson Mandela
Uploaded: 2013-12-09T16:07:15Z
Duration: 14 min 45 s
Description: "In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us." Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their interrelatedness, or "ubuntu" -- defined as, "I am, because of you." And he dedicates the talk to South African leader Nelson Mandela, the human embodiment of that same great-hearted, generous spirit.

"In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us." Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their interrelatedness, or "ubuntu" -- defined as, "I am, because of you." And he dedicates the talk to South African leader Nelson Mandela, the human embodiment of that same great-hearted, generous spirit.

Boyd Varty: What I learned from Nelson Mandela

What I learned from Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela's legacy teaches us peace, reconciliation, and ubuntu: the profound African philosophy of interconnectedness.

Solly Mhlongo's act of bravery, saving a life from a crocodile attack, exemplifies ubuntu's essence—empathy and shared humanity.

Elvis the elephant, supported by her herd despite her disability, expands ubuntu to include all creatures, showing inter-species empathy.