Baby Elephant Rescue: Part 3
Category: Issues, Mammals | Date: Sep 07 2009 | By: tumaren
We went recently to visit Tumaren at her new home at The Sheldrick Trust Orphanage. What a pleasure it was to see how happy she was with all her friends foraging in natural bush within Nairobi National Park.
I couldnt determine if Tumaren recongnized me after our long streesful night together a while back but his keeper felt that she did. She and many of the other young Elephants would suck our fingers which evidently allows them to get to know us. Another common method for greeting an elephant is to blow into its trunk.
After hanging with the Ele’s out in the bush for a while the keepers whistled and told them all it was time for milk. It was amazing to see how quickly they responded to the command, knowing exactly the routine and lining up for their march back to their comfortable quarters.
Back at milk time we met with the other group of orphans returning from their afternoon foraging. At the Sheldrick Elephant Baracks we were so impressed by the comfort and care provided to each and every orphan. Above each enclosure there was a hanging cot for each keeper. With baby elephants this is necessary as they are rather ‘needy’ and can deteriorate without companionship.
This year the orphanage has received more elephants than ever. The drought here is stressing the herds and many younger elephants are dying of starvation and even adults like Tumaren’s mum are succumbing to drought related illnesses. In times like this we must be very thankful that there is such a warm and caring place as the Sheldrick Orphanage.
http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/orphans.asp
The following image tell the whole happy story. Please spread the news about this great place that so helps animals in need.
Kerry, Rufous and Tumaren
The gang foraging in Nairobi National Park
Jamie and Tumaren
Ele greeting.
Julia Glen and Tumaren
Julia Glen and Tumaren
The Eles are told its time to go for Milk.
The Milk Train.
Jennifer being followed..
Tumaren at his quarters.
On the cute scale this ranks rather high…
Tags: African Elephant, Elephant, Elephant conservation, Elephant Orphanage
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- Lion Eats Camera Trap
- Baby Elephant Rescue: Part 3
- Baby Aardvark Rescue Part 2
- Baby Aardvark Rescue
- There is no conservation issue more pressing than population.
- Pictures of 2 Rare Antelope on Tumaren
- Is Global Warming consuming more pressing issues?
- Baby Elephant Rescue: Part 2
- Baby Elephant Rescue
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5 Responses to “Baby Elephant Rescue: Part 3”
Pirjo,Finland, on 08 Sep 2009
I’ve been in tears reading about the baby Aardwark Aarthur and this little elephant Tumaren. I can’t tell how utterly happy I am that these little ones are taken care of after all the distress they have gone through. I’m an environmentalist, but my work is mainly done from the office and I have always dreamed that I could do hands-on work helping animals. It warms my heart to know that there are people like you dedicating their time on conservation work in Africa.
Pirjo,Finland, on 08 Sep 2009
I have now joined the fostering program at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and quess who is my little foster elephant = Tumaren! I’m planning to come to Kenya within the next six months and have to find out whether I’m able to visit the orphanage.
Anna M, on 08 Sep 2009
The fantastic work that is done by DSWT never stops to amaze you, to read about each little individuals progress through the long term project that is raising an elephant orphan to a young juvenile is utterly enthralling but the joy of seeing them returned as wild elephants in Tsavo one day must be worth every day of dedication….. These little one’s have probably never stopped surprising us humans, still after all the tragic individual stories behind them finding themselves in the trusts care they still show us their tremendous ability for compassion, care, forgiveness and trust…. Enjoy the monthly updates and if you reach Nairobi Pirjo look out for the daily midday visiting hour during their daily mud bath ….
tumaren, on 08 Sep 2009
Well Pirjo, I say thank goodness for people like you who will adopt an elephant from across the globe!. that is very kind. you will love visiting the elephants. you can go during the day (check the website for specific times) but i believe that if you have adopted Tumaren that means you are also able to visit at a specific time in the evening when the elephats come for milk. this is a more intimate experience and reserved for those that adopt specific elephants. please do give a shout when you come and we would be happy to show you Aarthur too yet that would be in likely in Laikipia. cheers, Jamie
Pirjo,Finland, on 08 Sep 2009
Jamie, that would be great! I’ll have a look at your contact details and will get in contact with you. I have actually been following this blog and what you are doing for quite a while.
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