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Silas is usually in charge of the nursery herd and for good reason. He understands the depth of care and attention that these young calves need to not just to survive, but to thrive! As they are much younger, they don't venture as far out on their wilderness bush walks as the bigger herds do. Silas does take them out, but they stay close to the boma where they spend their time learning to browse (and use those nifty trunks!). Just like little children who would hold a parent's hand, the nursery ellies will often be found suckling on the keepers clothes or thumbs. The nursery herd includes calves from as little as a few weeks old, to 8 months. From here they advance to the intermediate herd, where Lomunyak, Long'uro, Bule and Lerai are. - #reteti #retetielephants #rescue #wildliferescue #northernkenya #elephant #communityconservation #namunyakconservancy #samburu #babyelephant