Laikipia
Now living wild, though he continues to visit us regularly
About Laikipia
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Current age
26 years old
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Gender
Male
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Rescued date
15 February 2000
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Rescue location
Laikipia, Loisaba Conservancy
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Date of birth (estimate)
1 February 1999
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Reason orphaned
Drought related
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Age at rescue
12 months old (approx)
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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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Tali is a deceivingly young elephant who has acted much braver than his years. Now, he is in safe hands and can finally be cared for like the baby he still is.
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