TELEKI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 2
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TELEKI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 2

UPDATES: FB 06022017 “By early 2017, Orwa (Teleki’s longtime friend) was displaying signs that he was ready to return to the wild, spending more and more time with the ex-orphans and choosing to have ‘wild sleepovers’. In April 2017, he (Orwa) found the confidence to become fully independent and along with Bongo and Vuria, Teleki, … Continue reading »

TELEKI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 1
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TELEKI : Elephant of the Week at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust : Into the Wild : Part 1

Name:  TELEKI Name Origin/Meaning:  The Teleki Valley was so named for the explorer Count Samuel Teleki, who in 1887 “led the first expedition to penetrate the forest zone of Mount Kenya”*. Fittingly, the baby elephant rescued  from the area  was christened Teleki. Date of Birth: 18 May 2011, a Wednesday “DSWT orphaned elephants are assigned … Continue reading »

Happy Valentine’s Day:  Reserve a “Seeing the Elephant” Getaway at PAWS For Later in the Year, The Ultimate Elephant Lovers’ Gift
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Happy Valentine’s Day: Reserve a “Seeing the Elephant” Getaway at PAWS For Later in the Year, The Ultimate Elephant Lovers’ Gift

One of the most ethical animal sanctuaries amongst many (established in California, in 1984) is the Performing Animal Welfare Society, known simply as PAWS. They pride themselves on rescuing “abandoned, abused, or retired performing animals” which includes not only elephants but also lions and tigers and bears. 🙂   For those who love elephants PAWS … Continue reading »

The Perfect Valentine For Those Who Love Elephants
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The Perfect Valentine For Those Who Love Elephants

Here are seven elephantine ideas for the best Valentine’s Day from Elephant Spoken Here! 1) Adopt an elephant: Baby Elephant GODOMA, rescued by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, was born on Valentine’s Day!     2) World Wildlife Fund is offering Free Valentine ECards. WWF is a worthy charity, saving elephants and other “threatened species” of wildlife. … Continue reading »

Celebrate a Triple Palindrome Event on this Special Day 02/02/2020 : The Last Palindrome Date Occurred Some 909 Years Ago
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Celebrate a Triple Palindrome Event on this Special Day 02/02/2020 : The Last Palindrome Date Occurred Some 909 Years Ago

You will have to wait another 101 years (on 12/12/2121) before the next palindrome day comes around again so enjoy this day to the fullest while you can. According to Solihull School in England (Maths Department) this is also the 33rd day of the year and there are exactly 333 days left, both palindromes! So, … Continue reading »