Look how warmly welcomed and loved they are from their Elephant family! #trunkupwines @dswt ・・・ Today is no ordinary Monday — it’s a milestone moment for all of us as Mbegu, Lasayen, and Ndotto graduate from our Nairobi Nursery to the Voi Reintegration Unit! These three youngsters, who were rescued as babies (and tiny ones at that — Mbegu was seven weeks old, Lasayen one month old, and Ndotto just two days old at the time of their rescues), now embark on the next step of their journey towards a life back in the protected wilderness of Tsavo East National Park. As they set foot on Voi’s red earth, they received the most wonderful welcome from the 22 orphans who currently live there, and we know that they will be very happy among their extended family. We have successfully raised more than 200 orphaned elephants over the past 40 years, and every single graduation is a major milestone to celebrate. Days like today are monumental; these elephants would not be alive were it not for their rescuers, the DSWT, and those who believe in and support our conservation work. We are so pleased that we can share their arrival with you as, without you, moments like this one could not happen. #DSWTgraduations • If these three elephants are new to you, then we encourage you to read their stories to understand why they had needed our help: www.thedswt.org • • • Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #Mbegu #MbeguDSWT #Ndotto #NdottoDSWT #Lasayen #LasayenDSWT #elephants #voi #voireintegrationunit
