Yatta, a rescued elephant who was taken in by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) in Kenya, recently brought her newborn calf to reunite with her former caregivers. She was orphaned in 1999 and has been living in the wild for more than eight years. When she was young, she was raised at the sanctuary alongside other orphaned elephants. In a touching event last month, Yatta returned to the sanctuary with her new baby, Yoyo, and her firstborn daughter, Yetu. This reunion is a testament to DSWT’s vital work in saving and rehabilitating orphaned elephants for more than 40 years, and it highlights the strong bonds that can form between humans and animals.
Yoyo’s tick problem has been resolved thanks to the assistance of Yatta. DSWT’s team were delighted when Yatta arrived with her newborn calf and they proudly dubbed her a “proud momma”. Although it’s normal for ex-orphans to return with their own offspring, every visit is significant. Elephants value their family connections greatly, and their previous caretakers are regarded as part of their family. Yatta is known as the “miracle mum” since she has managed to give birth to two healthy calves fathered by wild elephants.
At DSWT, there’s a lot of excitement brewing as Yatta’s former group of orphaned elephants are planning to pay a visit. This is made even more thrilling by the fact that two of Yatta’s “sisters,” whom she adopted, have given birth in the same month. As a result, the total number of young elephants born in the wild has now increased to 28! The sanctuary is ecstatic about this news because they are continuously working hard to save elephants that have been injured or orphaned. Unfortunately, many of these animals have suffered due to poaching. Nevertheless, this news is cause for celebration.
Hey there! Exciting news – Yoyo, an adorable calf, has recently joined the large family of rescued and rehabilitated elephants at DSWT. This organization is dedicated to rescuing orphaned elephants and helping them thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. Unfortunately, Yatta, Yoyo’s mother, was killed for her tusks when Yoyo was just a month old. Fortunately, some compassionate locals rescued Yoyo and brought him to DSWT for care. The team at DSWT has been working tirelessly to ensure that Yoyo and other orphaned elephants receive the love and support they need to grow and flourish. Additionally, DSWT is committed to protecting the natural habitats of these magnificent creatures from poachers through their dedicated conservation efforts.
Hey there! The staff members at DSWT recently witnessed Yatta and her baby, Yoyo, strolling around together in a relaxed manner. They were overjoyed to see that the ex-orphan herds are flourishing naturally. This is a remarkable accomplishment and a definitive proof that the Orphans Project is prosperous, making it an essential contribution to everyone involved.
