The following is the a selected photo for the Elephant Orphan named: TAVETA  (foster now) Name Gender Date Born Location Found Age on Arrival Comments Reason for being Orphaned  TAVETA  Male  Sunday, December 16, 2007 Taita Hills Sanctuary  Approximately 8 to 9 months  He was abandoned in the Taita Hill Sanctuary not far from Tsavo National Park. There had been cases of poaching in the area the previous week so his mother was more than likely a victim.  Poaching    THE ELEPHANT ORPHANS PROJECT: KEEPER'S DIARY PHOTO ZOOM TAVETA Taveta browsing Taken on 7/29/2011 Previous Photo - Next Photo - Back to Catalogue For More information TAVETA please see their orphan profile.

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