Chaimu
Daily updates
August 23rd
As a group of baboons passed by Suguta’s group, Chaimu, Kilaguni and Tumeric charged them, running with their ears out. The baboons were not deterred, so Chaima returned and whispered something to Suguta. The two then joined forces and returned to charge the baboons more aggressively, and managed to disperse them. This shows that Suguta is highly respected in her group.
August 24th
Melia, who arrived in an extremely emaciated and weak condition, has now gained both weight and strength and is becoming something of a bully to the smaller calves. She and Kilaguni target Turkwel, but usually only at milk feeds. The Keepers decided to attach Melia and Mawenzi from Suguta’s group to join the older group led by Kenia. At first there was confusion because Melia was pushed by Naimina, Olare and also Shira who obviously sensed that Melia needed some discipline. They had no problem with Mawenzi.
Melia on the right with Mawenzi sucking her ear