Danh mục: Elephant
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Rama’s Remarkable Journey: Overcoming Isolation and Adversity
In the early days of the year, distressing news reached us about a young calf stranded on El Kerama Ranch in Laikipia. This three-year-old calf, grappling with loneliness and hindered mobility due to severely bowed back legs, urgently needed our help. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) swiftly responded to the…
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Heartwarming Tales of Elephant Family Reunions: A Mother’s Unyielding Love
In the enchanting world of elephants, the bond within a family is a testament to their profound love. This sentiment was beautifully captured during a recent incident, prompting us to reflect on the incredible efforts to unite elephant families. As we celebrate mothers this month, we focus on the heartening stories of reuniting elephant families…
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A Remarkable Rescue: Four-Day Struggle Leads to Elephant’s Triumph Over Snare
In the heart of the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve, a courageous team undertook a challenging mission to save a young bull entangled in a thick rope. This heroic endeavor unfolded over four days, navigating treacherous terrains, overcoming aerial obstacles, and showcasing the unwavering determination of those committed to preserving life. The saga commenced on January…
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Kilabasi’s Triumph: From Poaching Victim to a Proud Elephant Mother
In the face of a poaching crisis that claimed an elephant every 15 minutes for their valuable ivory, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded in July 2011. In the village of Chala, witnesses saw a frail elephant calf, Kilabasi, venture alone into Tsavo National Park from Tanzania. It was apparent that Kilabasi, too young to survive alone,…
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Generational Joy: Tsavo’s Elephants Return Home for the Holidays
As December unfolds, the Tsavo region becomes heartwarming as wild-living elephants, once orphans under human care, joyously return to their former homes. This annual tradition in Ithumba and Voi celebrates family ties, uniting the elephants with their biological and human families. As December unfolds, the Tsavo region becomes heartwarming as wild-living elephants, once orphans under…