We received reports of an abandoned elephant calf in the Masai Mara, cutting a tragic figure dwarfed by the vast plains with the Oloololo escarpment beyond. With elephant herds coming and going he constantly remained rejected, always emerging from the group to be left alone as the herds moved on.
The DSWT/KWS Mara Veterinary Unit attended the scene and the Vet decided that the calf should be rescued, as observations made it clear he was suffering from malnutrition and would not survive without help.
Read more about his dramatic rescue and play a role in his journey back to the wild by fostering him here: www.thedswt.org/sapalan
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He’s so precious!
It is heartbreaking what is happening to beautiful Africa's iconic wildlife but thankful to all involved in rescue & care of them all, No to trophy hunters, how can first lady visit sanctuary when president allows ppl to import animals that have been killed, think on a superior being is watching, think of all disasters, weather, fire, killings, think someone trying to tell us something?????
Thank you EVERYONE FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS BABY ELEPHANTS. I WANT TO BE ME THERE SOON ONE DAY. THANK YOU ALL FOR PUTTING A SMILE ON MY FACE KNOWING THAT THOSE BABIES ARE SAFE AND FEED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL THANK YOU FOR SHARING
We human being destroyed the lives of these wonderful creatures. It’s time to do something right! Let’s all donate to help them! Nothing is more powerful than action.
No hay palabras por tan hermosa labor
que el señor los proteja a ustedes y su familia
Good people make my day thanx for the love
Too many orphans ! Sad.
So cool great work guys, I'm going to foster one of those little else's
AW I love these elephants, Thank you so much for taking care of them. I wish I could be there and take care of them.
Love the photos of the capture – adds so much to the video!! Fab music as well – thank you!
I'm a sucker for a happy ending! Live long and strong Sapalan! ♥
As usual, thanks for the videos and all your hard work.
Great job Thanks for help thank for loving good luck in your new family of dswt i love you so much
now the calf isnt anymore alone. Good luck SAPALAN
Thats one big boy!!
U all Nd ur team real hero,god bless to all
I wonder why he was abandoned? The family usually does everything it can to keep their babies safe and protected?
Thank you so much!! Wonderfull.
Awww, I think he'll hang around Ithumba for a while since he knows rejection. He has a loving adopted family in Ithumba.
Great work again from the DSWT..
Thank You, DSW.
What a babe! ? How fortunate he is to have been saved by such a loving family.
جزاكم الله كل خير
Good job guys
Well done