Lion gets to lick his wounds after a little help from some friends January 28, 2019 The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is perhaps best known for hand-raising orphaned baby elephants and rhinos in Kenya. The DSWT also wrangles anti-poaching crews,… Continue Reading
Big Rescue: Female elephant saved from muddy riverbank in Kenya October 29, 2018 Tourists were the first to spot her. A female adult elephant lodged in the mud along the Galana River in Kenya. The David Sheldrick… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Baby elephant takes first steps in the wild September 7, 2016 Gawa was only born on Saturday. But here is the elephant, just hours old, taking her first steps and sticking close to mother, Galana,… Continue Reading
Critters in their Christmas finery, opening presents and hanging out with Santa Claus December 25, 2015 At the San Diego Zoo, Santa’s reindeer were offered Wreath Wellington as a Christmas treat. And, around the world critters of all kinds were… Continue Reading
Five elephants poached, calf orphaned in Kenyan national park July 31, 2015 Aug. 5, 2015 UPDATE BELOW *** Despite worldwide outrage over the killing of Cecil the lion, the big cat lured just outside a national… Continue Reading
Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o speaks out against elephant poaching, ivory trade July 20, 2015 Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is lending her support – and celebrity – to save elephants from poaching in Kenya. Nyong’o recently visited an elephant orphanage run… Continue Reading
