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The compound was filled with Ex Orphans and wild elephants again this morning when the Juniors emerged. All the orphans then enjoyed the Lucerne until it was time for the Juniors to head out to browse, choosing the Kalovoto area. On arrival at the mudbath venue, the Juniors found all the Ex Orphans and their wild friends enjoying themselves. All intermingled, Chaimu paying particular interest in little Yetu, touching the baby’s mouth and following her everywhere. Kilaguni and Ololoo engaged one another in a Shoving Test which ended with Ololoo surrendering and running off. When the Juniors moved off for the afternoon browsing session, they left the Ex Orphans and wild elephants at the mudbath.

As the orphans took their Lucerne today only Mshale (the wild bull who had a poisoned arrow removed by our Mobile Veterinary Unit) was at the water trough and once he had left, the orphans went for a drink. Kilaguni and Kandecha engaged one another in the usual Pushing Test, which ended when Kandecha surrendered. As the Juniors were leaving the Ex Orphans turned up, but the Juniors were not distracted. At the mudbath they were joined by 15 wild elephants, some of whom were drinking at the trough. Brave Ishanga marched in amongst them to help herself to water while the rest of the group went to the mudbath first, where one of the wild elephants joined them. As the Juniors were leaving, the met up with the Ex Orphans who were just arriving. Sabachi opted to try his luck against Sunyei, but she brushed him aside!

Ten wild visitors to the Stockade water trough this morning until Melia led the Juniors out towards Kone. At the mudbath only Ololoo, (who loves water), Kilaguni, Kitirua, Kasigau and Ishanga participated fully, while the rest stood at the edge, splashing water over themselves. Just as the Juniors were leaving, 6 wild elephants checked in.

Only 2 wild visitors to the stockade water trough this morning. As the orphans were busy feeding on Lucerne, 3 wild dogs turned up who were spotted and chased by Naisula. The dogs just kept dodging Naisula until Suguta, Sabachi and Kilaguni provided reinforcement to expel the intruders. The dogs ran a short distance and then barked, which scared the elephants, Suguta running faster than all the others, her running creating tension amongst all the others, who then also ran to their Keepers for protection!

The morning passed as usual. At the mudbath the Juniors were joined by Mulika and her baby, Mwende, Sunyei, Sidai, Lenana and Chyulu. Only Sunyei tested the temperature of the water, deciding that it was too cool for a wallow. Meanwhile Kandecha and Kilaguni were engaged in the usual Pushing Match. Later Kalama followed by Makireti signaled that it was time for the Juniors to depart.

It was a clear day when the Orphans headed out. Kilaguni engaged Kibo in a Test of Strength, but Sabachi, who was a short distance away, then came to Kilaguni aid, and together they took turns in taking on Kibo until he decided to withdraw. All enjoyed the noon mudbath, it being a hot day.

The Ex Orphans joined the Juniors at the Lucerne this morning. Suguta played with Kibo while Kilaguni tested his strength with Sabachi and Kandecha learned Pushing Tactics from Kora. Out in the field Ololoo tried his luck against Sabachi, but was soon forced to surrender. Two wild elephants joined the Juniors at their noon mudbath.