Kinna
Now living wild, where she is a matriarch and mother of an ever-growing family
About Kinna
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Current age
25 years old
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Gender
Female
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Rescued date
18 October 1999
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Rescue location
Meru Region, Meru National Park
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Date of birth (estimate)
15 October 1999
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Reason orphaned
Stuck in mud
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Age at rescue
0 weeks old (approx)
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Current location
Living Wild
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Kinna's rescue
This little female calf is estimated to have been born on or about 15 October 1999 and only 1 week old when rescued. She was discovered submerged in mud in a waterhole near 'Kina' within Meru National Park. She lay exposed to the sun all day before being rescued and extracted, but it was clear the sun had damaged her petal pink ears terribly.
She was airlifted to our Nairobi Nursery and in time one ear was so sun damaged that it became like parchment and despite our best efforts to heal it, the top finally died and fell away completely. Due to her sun-damaged ears, Kinna has always been very distinctive and easily recognisable even amidst the wild herds when grown.
She was airlifted to our Nairobi Nursery and in time one ear was so sun damaged that it became like parchment and despite our best efforts to heal it, the top finally died and fell away completely. Due to her sun-damaged ears, Kinna has always been very distinctive and easily recognisable even amidst the wild herds when grown.
Latest updates featuring Kinna
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Keepers Diaries
View diary updates from across all our orphan units as written by the Keepers
Kinna Gives Birth to Kito, Her Third Daughter
It’s a girl! On 6th December 2024, Kinna introduced us to the newest addition to her family — a beautiful baby girl.
Kinna's Calves
Kama
Born in the early hours of 24th March 2017, Kama is Kinna's first calf and arrived as the clouds over Tsavo were building, a sign of oncoming and much needed rains after a long drought. She has been named after the Hindu God of Love. Read more
Kaia
On the morning of 17th October 2021, Kinna, her first-born Kama, and the rest of Yatta’s ex orphan herd converged upon our Ithumba Reintegration Unit with a chorus of trumpets.
The level of fanfare could only mean one thing: a baby announcement and sure enough, Kinna had a newborn scuttling by her side. She was still petal pink behind the ears and wobbly on her legs, but looking very healthy. We have named her Kaia, a nod to the ancient red earth she will call home. Read more
Kito
On 6th December 2023, Kinna arrived at dawn to introduce us to the newest addition to her family — her third daughter, a beautiful baby girl. We named her Kito, which means 'precious jewel' in Swahili. Read more.
What's included in your adoption?
By adopting, you play a vital role in the life of an orphaned elephant, rhino, or giraffe — helping us provide the round-the-clock, loving attention each one needs and deserves over many years, so they can ultimately reclaim their place in the wild.
Your adoption supports the 100+ orphans in our care at any given time, covering the cost of milk and food supplies, Keepers' salaries, veterinary treatment, and other essentials.
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