#sikudswt

Someone’s ready for their close-up AND giving a really good side eye for making her wait! @dswt ・・・ Siku has everyone smitten — and it’s easy to see why! • Siku is a “DSWT grandcalf”; her mum, Sunyei, was rescued from the bottom of a hole when she was just days old. After raising her for the better part of a decade, we were delighted when Sunyei decided it was time to return to a life in the wild. That delight was compounded when, last October, she introduced us to newborn Siku. This blossoming family demonstrates the longterm effects of our Orphans’ Project; by saving one orphaned elephant, we are opening the door to a whole new generation of wild elephants. • • • Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #DSWT #SunyeiDSWT #SikuDSWT #ithumba #whyilovekenya #kenya #africa #magicalkenya #jointheherd #worthmorealive #bekindtoelephants https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCGQysHi_a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=duy2a6xkjte0

❤️ #bekindtoelephants #trunkupwines ・・・ Siku may be just a baby, by already she’s right in step with the rest of her herd! • This pint-sized girl is our 28th confirmed “grandcalf.” We rescued her mother, Sunyei, when she fell into a mannade hole as a tiny 10-day-old. After spending years in our care, Sunyei eventually returned to a life in the wild and we are thrilled to see her enter this new stage of life as a mum. Spunky little Siku will certainly keep Sunyei on her toes, but we know she’s up to the challenge! • • • Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust / Freya Dowson #DSWT #Sunyei #SunyeiDSWT #Siku #SikuDSWT #ithumba #ithumbareintegrationunit #whyilovekenya #kenya #africa #magicalkenya #savetheelephants #saynotopoaching #racingextinction #jointheherd #DSWTat40 #worthmorealive #antipoaching #bekindtoelephants

It doesn’t get much cuter than 3 baby Elephants taking a NAP! #trunkupwines #Repost @dswt (@get_repost) ・・・ Everyone wants to play with Siku, Nusu, and Yoyo — but the tiny trio, who were only born in October, get tuckered out easily. Nap time lets them recharge and gives their exhausted mums a moment’s peace. It’s a win-win for all involved! We’re thrilled that the three new mums, who are wild-living DSWT orphans, have chosen to stay close our Ithumba Reintegration Unit. They know that they’ll always have plenty of food, water, and support there — and as a bonus for us, the Keepers can keep an eye on the blossoming families. • • • Photo © David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust / Freya Dowson #DSWT #Siku #SikuDSWT #Nusu #NusuDSWT #Yoyo #YoyoDSWT #ithumba #ithumbareintegrationunit #whyilovekenya #kenya #africa #magicalkenya #savetheelephants #saynotopoaching #racingextinction #jointheherd #DSWTat40 #worthmorealive #antipoaching #ivorybelongstoelephants #bekindtoelephants