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On the 23rd August 2017, visitors to Tsavo East came across a calf collapsed and barely breathing along the Voi river circuit. The drought in the southern sector of Tsavo has really hit wildlife hard, particularly the elephants that have remained in that area, with many Mums’ and their calves succumbing to the dry conditions, because while water remains it’s the scarcity of food that is the challenge. Sadly the mothers with young calves have been unable to travel the distances required to find better browse, so choose to remain anchored close to water points, and because of this they are more often than not the first casualties of such brutal droughts. This area of Tsavo is experiencing one of the worst in many decades, with poor rains for two years in a row, so in the recent months we have experienced as many as 100 elephants dying from this 2017 drought in the southern area of Tsavo, and sadly numerous calves, found too late to save.
On the 23rd August 2017, visitors to Tsavo East came across a calf collapsed and barely breathing along the Voi river circuit. The drought in the southern sector of Tsavo has really hit wildlife hard, particularly the elephants that have remained in that area, with many Mums’ and their calves succumbing to the dry conditions, because while water remains it’s the scarcity of food that is the challenge. Sadly the mothers with young calves have been unable to travel the distances required to find better browse, so choose to remain anchored close to water points, and because of this they are more often than not the first casualties of such brutal droughts. This area of Tsavo is experiencing one of the worst in many decades, with poor rains for two years in a row, so in the recent months we have experienced as many as 100 elephants dying from this 2017 drought in the southern area of Tsavo, and sadly numerous calves, found too late to save.
The SWT/KWS Tsavo Mobile Veterinary Unit were immediately alerted and rushed to the scene. Thankfully such prompt response managed to ensure the calf was placed on an IV drip while the SWT helicopter was mobilized to fly directly to Voi from the Trust’s Kaluku field headquarters in order to transport the calf directly to the Nairobi Nursery saving precious time. It was this rapid response that ultimately saved this little calf’s life, because in cases of drought and starvation, every hour counts.
Important Note: Thank you for considering an adoption. Each orphan needs more than one foster parent: your adoption donation will be processed by the SWT UK and Kenya to help all the orphans in our care.
Important Note: Thank you for considering an adoption. Each orphan needs more than one foster parent: your adoption donation will be processed by the SWT UK and Kenya to help all the orphans in our care.
Current Age
6 years old
Gender
Male
Rescued date
23 August 2017
Rescue Location
Tsavo Ecosystem, Tsavo East NP
Date of Birth (approximate)
5 November 2016
Reason Orphaned
Drought related
Age at Rescue
9 months old (approx)
Current Location
Voi Reintegration Unit
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Itinyi, Murit and Emoli
Emoli and others enjoying lucerne
Murit and Emoli
Emoli at the mud bath
Emoli and Kilulu having a drink
Emoli and Thamana playing
Ushindi, Emoli, Kilulu and Dabida
Emoli right and Thamana sparring