Let us not forget: JUMA & BIBI baby bull Juma & Bibi (p. 263-264) who both died tragically; Let us not forget: OLMEG (p.266) who was the first and most likely the only baby elephant to share Jill’s bedroom. And despite the work it had taken to fluff up the floor with a “bed of … Continue reading »
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Love, Life, and Elephants : An African Love Story by Dame Daphne Sheldrick: Book Review Essay Part 4 : Meet the Elephants!
AISHA Perhaps the most famous little elephant that stole Dame Daphne Sheldrick’s heart was this tiny calf. “She was the smallest elephant I had ever seen – still covered in the soft fuzz of elephant infancy, her tiny trunk tinged with pink, toenails of pale yellow – soft and brand new.” (p.229) Prophetically, the chapter … Continue reading »
Love, Life, and Elephants : An African Love Story by Dame Daphne Sheldrick: Book Review Essay Part 3 : Meet the Elephants!
Meet the First of Many Elephants Who Have Enriched Dame Daphne Sheldrick’s Life IMENTI (p. 288) was the tiniest and most fragile baby elephant as he had just been born that January of 1994 when he was brought to the DSWT. He was “heartbreakingly perfect” with “petal pink ears” and so “trusting and unafraid” of … Continue reading »
Love, Life, and Elephants : An African Love Story by Dame Daphne Sheldrick: Book Review Essay Part 2 : What an Enchanting Life!
What an Enchanting Life Among Our Elephants cont’d And yet during their life together (David and Daphne) their selfless journey did not go unnoticed. For their life’s work both David Sheldrick and Daphne Sheldrick were honored by the British government with David being “awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours of 13 June 1959” … Continue reading »
Love, Life, and Elephants : An African Love Story by Dame Daphne Sheldrick: Book Review Essay Part 1 : What an Enchanting Life!
What an Enchanting Life Among Our Elephants If you have ever wondered what it is truly like to be one with elephants then you need only explore this book. For few of us will ever be able to experience the life of Dame Daphne Sheldrick despite our unending love of elephants. From her birth … Continue reading »
Baby Elephant With Jumbo Blue Ball by Addison : ACEO Original Watercolor Elephant Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey & Blue Featuring: BABY ELEPHANT Title: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting, Baby Elephant With Jumbo Blue Ball, by Addison SOLD!!! Continue reading »
Elephant Nudging Little Red Ball by Addison : ACEO Original Watercolor Elephant Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey Featuring: ADOLESCENT ELEPHANT Title: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting, Elephant With Red Ball, by Addison SOLD!!! Continue reading »
Grey Baby Elephant in Water by Addison : ACEO Original Watercolor Elephant Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey Featuring: BABY ELEPHANT Title: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting, Grey Baby Elephant in Water, by Addison Continue reading »
Short Tusked African Elephant by Addison : ACEO Original Watercolor Elephant Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey Featuring: ELEPHANT Title: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting, Bully the Elephant, by Addison SOLD !!! Continue reading »
Profile of Happy Elephant in Water by Addison : ACEO Original Watercolor Elephant Painting
Artist: Addison Size: 2.5 X 3.5 ACEO Medium: Watercolor Colors: Grey Featuring: ELEPHANT Title: ACEO Original Watercolor Painting, Profile of Happy Elephant in Water, by Addison SOLD!!! Continue reading »