February 4th
Ex Orphan bulls Challa and Tomboi joined the Juniors at the Stockade compound this morning while Ololoo and Kilaguni engaged one another in a Pushing Game which ended when Kibo intervened to push Ololoo away from his friend, Kilaguni. Kalama then led the Juniors out. Only a dustbath took place today at mudbath hour. In the evening the Ex Orphans all turned up accompanied by some wild elephant friends.
ololoo & kilaguni playing
ex orphans checking in at stockade
February 9th
Tumaren led the Juniors out this morning. At mudbath time only Kandecha, Ololoo and Kilaguni wallowed, joined by a wild bull. In the evening the Ex Orphans plus Pembe Moja came to the Stockade compound.
ex orphans checking in at stockade
pembe moja, mulika & ithumbah
February 13th
Another cool morning with light drizzle. Ishanga played with Kibo while Ololoo tested his strength against Kilaguni. In the evening, on their way back to the Stockades, the Juniors were joined by the Ex Orphans.
ololoo & kilaguni playing
kamboyo playing in front of the babies
February 21st
The Ex Orphans joined the Juniors as usual at the Stockades in the morning, and after sharing the Lucerne, Mutara led the Juniors out to browse. Kilaguni and Murka had a Pushing Match which was won by Kilaguni. At the noon mudbath the Juniors were joined again by the Ex Orphans who came with 14 wild elephant friends. In the evening the Big Bull named “Mshale” came with some wild friends. He was limping from a wound, probably again inflicted by an arrow.