Nelion out in the bush with the others
Daily updates
August 12th
Nelion joined the other orphans today, escorted out of his stockade by Naipoki, Laragai, Lima Lima, Ishaq-B and Orwa, all anxious to embrace him and be as close to him as possible. He was extremely happy to be with them. Heavily guarded by Laragai, he attached himself Kwale and Vuria, and was not at all aggressive towards the Keepers, although slightly nervous at the Public Viewing, surrounded by hordes of humans, but nevertheless was impressively behaved!
Nelion escorted by Vuria at the public viewing
August 16th
Bomani and Orwa enjoyed their usual Pushing Match this morning on the way out to browse. Murera has again taken to leaving the main herd to browse on her own further afield. Lemoyian has become very attached to Kihari, whom he regards as his adopted mother and who has completely won his heart!
Orwa steps out from behind a tree
Bomani browsing
August 18th
The latest arrival, Saruni, was too calm for comfort, showing no signs of aggression, which, for a calf of his age, was not a good omen. He was greeted by excited Kihari, Naipoki, Ishaq-B and Orwa and was obviously relieved to see them. Although he fed on greens, he refused milk, and collapsed at midnight, when he was put on life support.
Ishaq-B enjoys some cut greens
Naipoki wants Mishak's attention