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Best known for our work to protect elephants, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. But we do much more than this.

316

Orphans successfully raised

10,473

Veterinary cases attended

25

Anti-Poaching Teams

Rescued orphans that can be adopted

Elerai

Male

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Current age

2 years

Date of Birth

25 September 2020

Reason Orphaned

Drought related

Muridjo

Female

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Current age

16 months

Date of Birth

12 November 2021

Reason Orphaned

Drought related

Amali

Female

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Current age

2 years

Date of Birth

10 October 2020

Reason Orphaned

Drought related

45 Years of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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We embrace all measures that complement the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife including anti-poaching, safe guarding the natural environment, enhancing community awareness and providing veterinary assistance to animals in need.

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Murera’s Miracle Baby, Mwana

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Aerial Elephant Treatment on the Tiva River

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The Rescue of Elerai

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