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04 October 2025 16:15

Hopeless rascal Pardamat has found the perfect prop for his latest scheme. Whether he's planning to poke unsuspecting friends, use it as a back-scratcher, or simply wave it around to get everyone's attention, Pardamat's stick-wielding antics keep the Nursery herd amused. #NurseryLife

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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04 October 2025 16:15

Four-year-old Kitich is an orphan of human conflict from Samburu, rescued in 2022. Once shy, he has flourished in size, confidence and energy – testing his strength against older orphans and developing the assertiveness he'll need as a future bull.

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

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04 October 2025 16:15

Little Moe is nearly one! Safe in the shadow of his mum, Mulika, this confident calf benefits from being born into a secure, loving family. A quarter of a century ago, Mulika arrived as a traumatised orphan – today she leads her own herd in the wild! Support families like Mulika's: swt.bio/mulika

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04 October 2025 16:15

In a masterclass that will serve them well in the wild, the youngest orphans at our Kaluku Nursery experiment with trunk techniques and tooth positioning to peel away nutritious layers of bark. Tree bark provides nutrients and minerals, important during dry seasons when other vegetation is scarce.

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04 October 2025 16:15

Busara can’t make up her mind! She survived a devastating drought that brought so many orphans into our care, and now her biggest challenge is navigating stockade steps. Wisely she chose the direct route – an apt decision as her name means ‘wise’ in Swahili