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Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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Pioneers in the rescue, rehabilitation & rewilding of orphaned elephants and rhinos, we actively work to conserve all wildlife and wilderness areas in Kenya.

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Under the watchful gaze of Bombi the zebra - undisputed boss of our Kaluku crew of buffaloes, kudus, eland and warthog - Keeper Peter works his magic with Mr Bean! Each of these animals was rescued as an orphan. Raised in our care, they’ll assimilate back into the wild when

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From rescued orphan to wild mum — Kalama’s life has come full circle. In 2009, she was pulled from a well in northern Kenya, alone and just four months old. Now 16, Kalama lives wild in Tsavo, but still returns to visit the place she grew up, and the people who raised her And

From rescued orphan to wild mum — Kalama’s life has come full circle.

In 2009, she was pulled from a well in northern Kenya, alone and just four months old. Now 16, Kalama lives wild in Tsavo, but still returns to visit the place she grew up, and the people who raised her

And
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It’s milk o'clock — a reminder that for orphaned elephants like Toto, milk isn’t just a meal… it’s their lifeline. The rescued calves in our care arrive too young to survive without their mother’s milk. Thanks to a specially formulated milk recipe — and a round-the-clock team

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Flying to the rescue: In this film, SWT pilot Taru Carr-Hartley walks us through a day in which we helped save three elephants: two injured bulls who were spotted during a routine aerial patrol, and a third who was discovered in the process. Working as one, our Aerial Unit,

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Anti-poaching isn’t just about removing snares or arresting offenders — it’s about people. People who brave the heat, tough terrain, and threat of injury during live incidents - day in and day out - to protect nature. In recent days, our 29 SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams have

Anti-poaching isn’t just about removing snares or arresting offenders — it’s about people. People who brave the heat, tough terrain, and threat of injury during live incidents - day in and day out - to protect nature.

In recent days, our 29 SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams have
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The elephants at our Nairobi Nursery love their days out exploring in the forest, but they also love the call of their bedrooms in the evening! Waiting for their arrival, bottles of warm milk, freshly mixed by their Keepers! Tonight, it was the turn of Mzinga to lead the home

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Yesterday, the SWT/KWS Tsavo Mobile Vet Unit treated a large bull elephant in Tsavo East, spotted near the pipeline area. He bore an old arrow wound to his upper abdomen — a painful reminder of past human-wildlife conflict. Although the injury was already healing, our team

Yesterday, the SWT/KWS Tsavo Mobile Vet Unit treated a large bull elephant in Tsavo East, spotted near the pipeline area. He bore an old arrow wound to his upper abdomen — a painful reminder of past human-wildlife conflict.

Although the injury was already healing, our team
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Natibu doesn’t leave anything to chance — when it comes to milk feeds, he’s always first in line. Long before the mud bath area comes into view — where the Kaluku herd take their midday feed — this young bull has picked up the pace and left his fellow orphans eating his dust!

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As Lenny led the Umani herd home for the evening, Zigi decided to hitch a ride! Lenny and Zigi are among 77 known calves born to orphans we rescued, raised, and rewilded. These elephants are the greatest testament to the success of our Orphans’ Project — showing how saving the

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The SWT/KWS Mount Kenya Vet Team attended to this older black rhino on Ol Pejeta Conservancy, who had sustained injuries during a territorial clash with another male. Once darted, the team cleaned and treated the wounds, administering supportive care to aid his recovery. Thanks

The SWT/KWS Mount Kenya Vet Team attended to this older black rhino on Ol Pejeta Conservancy,  who had sustained injuries during a territorial clash with another male. Once darted, the team cleaned and treated the wounds, administering supportive care to aid his recovery.

Thanks
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Yesterday, while the rest of the Nairobi Nursery herd opted for the more traditional standing approach, Taroha decided eating was best done at ground level. Combining comfort - laying on the soft vegetation - and consumption to maximum effect! Discover Taroha’s story at:

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Say hello to Kapuki, Kalama’s first-born daughter! Just hours after giving birth, Kalama brought her baby back to Ithumba to introduce her to the Keepers and elephants who raised her. Bright-eyed and curious, Kapuki is already capturing hearts — a second-generation miracle made

Say hello to Kapuki, Kalama’s first-born daughter!

Just hours after giving birth, Kalama brought her baby back to Ithumba to introduce her to the Keepers and elephants who raised her. Bright-eyed and curious, Kapuki is already capturing hearts — a second-generation miracle made
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Yesterday, Maxwell had guests for dinner! Black rhinos are solitary by nature, but he has a special friendship with these wild warthogs and often invites them into his domain. This is also a lovely display of trust on Max’s part. He is permanently blind, as a result of a

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The boisterous baby bulls are brimming with bravado! Little Zigi is like a coiled spring this morning, filled with so much energy he doesn’t know where to direct it. After games with Lenny, he breaks rank and looks to engage one of the Keepers. After styling out a double knee

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Kalama’s story began in Samburu, where she was rescued after falling into a well as a young calf. Orphaned and alone, she was brought into our care in May 2009. Now living wild, Kalama continues to visit us — and on 1st July, she returned to Ithumba with a newborn calf by her

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From hidden snares to illegal charcoal kilns in protected habitats, our Anti-Poaching Teams are trained to spot what others miss. Our 29 teams cover huge distances in their mission for the wild; operating in remote and rugged terrain, tracking illegal activity and removing

From hidden snares to illegal charcoal kilns in protected habitats, our Anti-Poaching Teams are trained to spot what others miss. Our 29 teams cover huge distances in their mission for the wild; operating in remote and rugged terrain, tracking illegal activity and removing
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Long before the sun rises, our SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams are already deployed. From Tsavo to Meru, they are the eyes and ears on the ground, responding to reports, conducting night ambushes, and working hand-in-hand with local rangers and law enforcement. They are often the

Long before the sun rises, our SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams are already deployed. From Tsavo to Meru, they are the eyes and ears on the ground, responding to reports, conducting night ambushes, and working hand-in-hand with local rangers and law enforcement.

They are often the
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Wild-born babies Mwana and Sulwe are the perfect picture of friendship today, with little Sulwe finding comfort nibbling on Mwana's ear - a sweet bonding behaviour we often see between young elephants. Mwana holds a very special place in our hearts as Umani Springs' first

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Our Voi orphans are thoroughly enjoying themselves in Tsavo's famous red soil today. There's nothing quite like a proper dust bath to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun - and by the looks of it, they're making the most of every grain! The red earth of Tsavo makes for

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Over the last four to six months, rescued orphan black rhino Chamboi has truly started to sprout, but he’s quick to act like a helpless baby when it suits him! Mud bath is a prime example… why expend energy rolling in the puddle, when you have attentive Keepers who’ll endure