Name: SEEK Name Origin/Meaning: “…named after the indigenous ‘seeki’ tree that is ‘so strong’ the wood is used for ‘walking sticks’ for the community’s elders”. (2) Gender: Male Age When Rescued: one year old Date of Rescue: 31 December 2020, New Years Eve Location of Rescue: Nanyuki Where Now: RETETI ELEPHANT SANCTUARY Namunyak Wildlife … Continue reading »
Ahmed the elephant has held a special place in the hearts of those who love elephants, and Kenyans who have known of his legacy as one of the most iconic tuskers who ever roamed the wilds of Africa. What made him unique was his protected status by a President who recognized his value to a … Continue reading »
Ireland has long held a tradition that, on St. Patrick’s Day, in celebration of their global presence and friendships with other nations they take part in the “greening of an iconic structure” (1) within that nation to symbolize their unique bond. In 2016, in Kenya, the sculpture of Ahmed the Elephant was one of those … Continue reading »
Dear Elephants: World Wildlife Day 2024 is upon us once again. This year’s theme is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation”. Our commitment is forever to you, our elephants. There have been advancements in elephant conservation due to the use of drones which locate poachers intent on annihilating you, our … Continue reading »
At Reteti Elephant Sanctuary the lights (solar powered, that is) are always on in the “milk kitchen” where keepers keep hungry orphaned elephants happy day and night with freshly prepared bottles of nourishing goats milk. Benefiting both the local community that provides the goats milk (the Samburu people (2) ) and the baby elephants that … Continue reading »
Lindi believes in her elephant. It’s the adults that question her unwavering view that her elephant is real. This little story embraces the imagination of a young girl. The illustrations capture this perfectly. And there is no question that having an elephant in one’s story adds an endearing side. “Everybody knows that!” The … Continue reading »
Life is never easy, especially for a newborn elephant who must take to his wobbly feet moments after his birth. Baby steps for an elephant calf involve a number of face plants and unsteady moments but the little ones carry on, undaunted. For as the saying goes “If at first you don’t succeed, … Continue reading »
King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently completed a four day state visit to Kenya, the King’s first tour to a Commonwealth Country as Monarch. The highlight of their trip undoubtedly was the afternoon they spent at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) (5) Nursery in Nairobi surrounded by orphaned elephants, and one little blue-blanketed baby … Continue reading »
With each and every wildlife rescue hopes are high for a happy ending for the animals in terms of their successful release back into the wild. Such was the case when a little elephant, soon to be named Wass*, was loaded aboard a small plane with two tiny ostrich chicks who became Pea and Pod, … Continue reading »
Observe a herd of elephants gathering at the river on a lazy afternoon in Africa. Some meander along the riverbank, while others kick up dust in an effort to stay cool on this particular day. Are those wildebeest peacefully co-existing amongst their elephant friends? Enjoy the instrumental music and reflect upon the beauty of the … Continue reading »