When we get a call that a calf has been found wandering alone or fallen into a well, there is always a chance that the baby's mother is still alive and possibly in the area.
So, we settle in and wait alongside the baby, waiting in the hopes that its mother will come back for her lost baby.
There is usually lots of calling and grumbling from the little one as you'll hear in the video. These are good signs that the baby is strong and healthy!
And if the baby's mother is around, she will hear it.
This is what the Reteti keepers are waiting for... that fantastic moment when you have returned a lost baby to its Mama.
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The phrase 'It never rains, but pours' seems somewhat fitting to describe the flurry of rescues we had last week. In the span of three days, we rescued three young calves - orphaned due to reasons related to extreme drought.
Nowadays, most of our rescues are from calves who have became separated from their herd because they have not been able to keep up with the vast distances that their herd has had to cover to find food and water, and fallen behind. Other times, because they have fallen down a well searching for water.
The first few days at Reteti are understandably hard for a new orphan and the bond that these calves form with the keepers is crucial, and the younger babies especially suckle their keepers hand or dust coat for comfort. ❤️
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Long’uro’s extraordinary journey! ❤️
This week, exactly two years ago, Long’uro was rescued from a well where he was stuck overnight and attacked by hyenas who left him with only one-third of his trunk.
His story is one of hope, courage and resilience. But, also a story that is groundbreaking, unprecedented and extraordinary!
Against all odds, Long’uro has adapted to life as a special-needs elephant and with each milestone, he is redefining and showing the world what is possible. Day by day, he is changing how we think about conservation and animal behaviour.
Yet, the real story still lies ahead...!
His journey of how he will become a wild elephant bull. If there’s one thing we learned these past 24 months, it is that Long’uro will lead the way.
Long'uro's story is only beginning and we hope you will join us in supporting him the rest of the way. ❤️🐘
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