📷📸 @dswt ・・・ #tbt, 2012: Barsilinga was just two weeks old when his mother was gunned down by poachers. On top of this tragedy, he also had to overcome the terrible teething process (and all the health issues that come with it) upon his rescue. However, this stalwart little bull proved capable of overcoming just about any obstacle that was placed in his path. Today, he’s taking steps towards a wild life in Ithumba — and part of the “rebel group” of boys there who, much like truant teenagers, give the Keepers a lot of grief by sneaking away from the stockades when night falls! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________ Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #BarsilingaDSWT #baby #elephant #africa #ivorybelongstoelephants https://www.instagram.com/p/BqgOGLwBjjP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wpvai4avs6xv
