Name: Jabulani Meaning of Name: ‘Happiness or Rejoice in Zulu language’ (1) Born: 1997 Gender: Male (Bull Elephant) Age When Rescued: four months old (1) Elephant’s Home: HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development, South Africa) Location: ‘in the Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa’ (5) For more information on this Sweet … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: July 2023
DOLDOL: Elephant of the Week at The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Too Cute: Part 2
What Makes This Sweet Elephant Unique: Doldol’s nickname is little ‘Beetle’ and it suits her to perfection. What with her “adorable protuberant eyes and perfectly round ears (heart shaped (6)) that are constantly flapping like wings”. ) She is always “buzzing around with great purpose, always busy and investigating”. Doldol is a force to be … Continue reading »
DOLDOL: Elephant of the Week at The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Too Cute: Part 1
Name: DOLDOL Name Origin/Meaning: Doldol, named for the community of Dol Dol in Laikipia, the location tiny elephant was found Date of Birth: approx. 19 November 2021, a Friday* *SWT orphaned elephants are assigned approximate birth dates as there is no way of knowing the actual day they were born. Age When Rescued: zero … Continue reading »
Lighthouse, Original Watercolor Painting by Addison ACEO Original Watercolor Seascape Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Light Grey lighthouse surrounded by an azure blue sea, charcoal rocks and a white cloud filled baby blue sky Featuring: Lighthouse Standing Watch Title: Lighthouse, Original Watercolor Painting by Addison: ACEO Original Watercolor Seascape Painting About the artist:“Hello, my name is Addison Quirk. I like to place … Continue reading »
Video Moment, A Look Back: Singing, and Dancing, in the Rain; Two Bestie Sanctuary Elephants Twirl & Squeal in Delight in Afternoon Thunderstorm!
It’s as If it were yesterday, watching Debbie and Ronnie, besties at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, twirling and dancing and squealing in delight (that’s trumpeting in elephant speak) as the rain came pouring down. What fun they had in their almost synchronized dance, pausing only to sling mud over their own backs! No taking shelter … Continue reading »