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 »
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 »
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 »
The Prince of Wales was among those paying tribute to the dedicated wildlife conservationist and William even considered him ‘a close friend’. (1) “He was a gentleman and a bush man, equal parts passionate, principled, and practical.” (8) Remembering Mark Jenkins, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT), now known as the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, were … Continue reading »
Name: MAKTAO Name Origin/Meaning: Maktao was named after the’Makatao Base’ within the Tsavo West National Park where the elephant calf was first brought to safety. Date of Birth*: 21 July 2017, a Friday *DSWT orphaned elephants are assigned approximate birth dates as there is no way of knowing the actual day they were born. … Continue reading »
Name: KUISHI Name Origin/Meaning: Kuishi means “to live” in Swahili. Date of Birth: 4 February 2016, a Tuesday Age When Rescued: ten months Gender: Female Where Now: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery Nairobi Kenya Africa Foster This Sweet Elephant Too Cute For Photos see Kuishi’s photo gallery Location of Rescue: “On the plains near … Continue reading »
With 2017’s World Elephant Day just 2 days away, Elephant Spoken Here would like to feature The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where “Everyday is World Elephant Day @DSWT“. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for Dame Daphne Sheldrick and her team for their work in saving the lives of our African elephants (baby elephant orphan rescues). … Continue reading »
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 »