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MelissaTytan, currently cared for in Nairobi, says #SheldrickWildlifeTrust.
"...a notably gentle young rhino whose best friend is an orphaned zebra"
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/tytan
"...a notably gentle young rhino whose best friend is an orphaned zebra"
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/tytan
Tytan
On 7th September 2025, Borana Conservancy rangers reported that a resident female black rhino, Mumu, had been found deceased at the bottom of a cliff. It is believed that she fell while being pursued by an amorous male rhino attempting to mate with her — a tragic but completely natural cause of death. To compound the tragedy, Mumu left behind a seven-month-old orphan. Infant rhinos are highly vulnerable to predation and rhino aggression. He had luckily avoided his mother’s fate, but wanting to be near her and not understanding the situation, he chased after her and managed to find a way down the cliff. The rangers spotted him lying up next to his dead mother.
Jan Van RyswyckIt warms my heart that sometimes good things can come from tragedy. Thanks #sheldrickwildlifetrust for sharing the good news.
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/zongoloni-zigi
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/zongoloni-zigi
Toto
With half a century of elephant conservation to our name, it can sometimes feel like we have seen it all. But even among the hundreds of orphan rescues that have unfolded over the years, Toto’s story stands out as extraordinary.His story began in the northern sector of Tsavo East. Ravaged by poaching in the 1980s and 90s, elephants gave this part of the national park a wide berth during those decades. Once we established our Ithumba Reintegration Unit in 2004 and, together with KWS, put in place stringent security measures, word got out that the area was safe once more. Over time, the elephants have returned and now visit the area in their droves.Over the years, our Ithumba stockades have born witness to some incredible stories. Wounded wild elephants have sought us out for help, ex-orphans have returned with injured wild friends, introduced us to their young, and in 2019, an orphaned elephant named Vaarti was even delivered into our care by a young wild female. It is a place of miracles — but even still, nothing could have prepared us for this day.On the afternoon of 1st April 2022, ex-orphans Loijuk; and her baby, Lili; Naisula; Kitirua; and Olare arrived at the Ithumba stockades. Much to the Keepers’ astonishment, they also had a tiny baby in tow. The calf was a few days old at most. He had clearly been without milk, given his weakened body condition and how he tried desperately to nurse from all the females present, but to no avail. Aside from Loijuk, who had baby Lili by her side, none of the females were old enough to be pregnant nor lactating, and certainly none of them were the baby’s mother.
Sheldrick Wildlife TrustShe’s far from the smallest, or youngest, member of our Voi orphan herd, but it’s safe to say Lemeki still acts like the baby of the bunch.
Ever since her rescue, as a genuine baby, she’s loved swinging her trunk - a very happy at heart individual, which is credit to the Keepers who've raised her since she was only days old.
Read her story at: http://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/lemeki
#elephants #animals #conservation #wildlife #trunk #sheldricktrust #kenya #tsavo #nature #sheldrickwildlifetrust
Lemeki
Mercurial weather is a fact of life in Kenya, but the floods of early 2018 sent the country into a watery crisis. Amidst all this turmoil, we received a startling call on the morning of 20th March: While on patrol, Mara Elephant Project scouts spotted a creature bobbing among the angry whitecaps of the Mara River.We will never know how far Lemeki’s river odyssey took her, but the mere fact that she survived the raging flood waters was a miracle. From experience, we were all too aware that she wasn’t out of danger yet: Newborn elephants are extremely fragile, and Lemeki’s prolonged time in water left her dangerously vulnerable to pneumonia. At the time, Nairobi was also experiencing terrible flooding. Given the precarious nature of her condition, we changed course and flew Lemeki directly to our Kaluku Field HQ in Tsavo, which was warm and, crucially, dry.
Crooks&LiarsHere, get your night off to a happy start! #SheldrickWildlifeTrust
The wait is over! Meet the Nursery’s early Valentine: #Mokogodo
This little girl came into our world on 13th Feb. Rescued from the Mukogodo Forest in Laikipia, after local Samburu found her abandoned, she was far too young to be on her own.
Please discover her story - and support her care - at: http://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/mokogodo
#babyelephant #wildlife #animals #adopt #conservation #animalrescue #nature #sheldricktrust #hope #sheldrickwildlifetrust
Mokogodo
It makes sense that Mokogodo is our belated Valentine — this enchanting little girl has been stealing hearts since she stepped foot in the Nursery.Mokogodo’s story with us began on 13th February 2023, in the heart of Laikipia. The Mukogodo Forest is a land of rolling woodlands, frequented by elephants as they traverse from the bottom reaches of Samburu to the foothills of Mount Kenya. On the fringes of the forest, Samburu found a tiny calf, all on her own. There were no other elephants in the area, and based on her condition, it was clear that she was an orphan.The hour was late, but such a young orphan needed urgent attention. Racing against the setting sun, KWS gave the greenlight and together with the help of both Borana and Lewa Wildlife Conservancies we mobilised a rescue. The calf was driven up to Borana, where a helicopter was waiting to scoop her up. She landed at the Nairobi Nursery just as dusk was beginning to settle, in the last possible window.
This little girl will be making her grand entrance later on today!
In the meantime, here’s a sneak peak of her running in to steal all your hearts. We’re excited to introduce you to her properly and to explain why she is known as the Nursery’s Valentine 💚🐘
#babyelephant #animalrescue #wildlife #animals #nature #kenya #sheldricktrust #WildlifeWednesday #sheldrickwildlifetrust
One day Mzinga & Nyambeni will be wild elephants. As they navigate their early years, we're supporting them at every step.
Later, in the wild, we'll be working behind the scenes to protect them & secure their home.
You can play an integral role through an adoption: http://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans
#PieAerts #babyelephants #animalrescue #animals #elephants #kenya #conservation #nature #wildlife #sheldricktrust #sheldrickwildlifetrust
