Laikipia

Now living wild, though he continues to visit us regularly

About Laikipia

  • Current age

    26 years old

  • Gender

    Male

  • Rescued date

    15 February 2000

  • Rescue location

    Laikipia, Loisaba Conservancy

  • Date of birth (estimate)

    1 February 1999

  • Reason orphaned

    Drought related

  • Age at rescue

    12 months old (approx)

  • Current location

    Living Wild

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Laikipia's rescue

A male calf estimated to be about 1 year old on arrival, therefore born February 1999.

Another calf from Laikipia District in the North, orphaned when approximately 1 year old when his mother died during a very dry season, either from drought, sickness or even as a result of bullet wounds.

Obviously, she had had very little milk for many months, because the calf was emaciated and skeletal when rescued. He arrived in the Nairobi Nursery in a pathetic condition in the late afternoon, extremely fearful of humans, but the input of "Lolokwe" calmed him immediately and within half an hour he was taking milk from a bottle.

Another calf from Laikipia District in the North, orphaned when approximately 1 year old when his mother died during a very dry season, either from drought, sickness or even as a result of bullet wounds.

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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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