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#Repost @dswt #MAKTAO ・・・ On the topic of trunk mastery… Maktao looks quite pleased with himself after uprooting a tasty stack so seamlessly! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This #DSWTfosterfriday, become a part of Maktao’s future by fostering him. www.dswt.org/foster 🐘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________ Video © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #MaktaoDSWT #elephants #kenya #whyilovekenya #bekindtoelephants #achieve #fosterfriday (at Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsyHamohj6v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15s1cuy0ahay8

The depth of their care knows no bounds #trunkupwines @dswt ・・・ Maktao and the other orphans know exactly who to go to when they need a helping hand. Whether it’s giving a trunk massage to help clear the babies’ noses or guiding them to the tastiest greens in the forest, our incredible Keepers are happy to help at every turn. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________ Video © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #MaktaoDSWT #kenya #whyilovekenya #helpinghands #elephant https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4J7I9BptX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bpy1pexgqokd

Always stand up for Elephants, ALWAYS WE WILL AT #trunkupwines #Repost @dswt ・・・ A year ago, we were helping Emoli (left) fight for his life after he nearly lost it to the drought. Now, this merry little calf is always feeling lively — often more so than his friends! He recently became frustrated when his pals Maktao (right), Musiara, and Sattao passed up his invitation to play. Determined to still have some fun, he turned to the warthogs instead and ended up having a grand old time chasing them around. • To learn more about Emoli’s remarkable story of survival, click the link in our bio or visit: www.thedswt.org/emoli • • • Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #EmoliDSWT #MaktaoDSWT #friends #savetheelephants #bekindtoelephants #elephant https://www.instagram.com/p/BnuzLVBnXtS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1my2hqucxzoih

Forming a #trunkupwines Friendship Knot with their trunks! #Repost @dswt ・・・ Esampu isn’t usually one to coddle the babies — she once caused a stir by grabbing Maisha by her front leg and pulling her into the mud bath! — but she seems to have a soft spot for Maktao. They recently made quite a team in chasing off all the warthogs in the vicinity. Maktao can also be quite mischievous, so perhaps she sees a kindred spirit in the little bull! • To learn more about Esampu, Maktao, or one of the other orphans currently in our care, click the link in our bio! • • • Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #Esampu #EsampuDSWT #Maktao #MaktaoDSWT #elephants #bekindtoelephants