In a remote village in southwest Africa, we recently rescued a baby elephant under heartbreaking circumstances. We suspect the mother was killed by locals intending to sell the calf, but when that failed, they contacted us, asking if we could take him in. The baby was publicly displayed for entertainment, adding to his trauma. By the time we arrived, he was extremely weak, dehydrated, and unable to stand due to prolonged neglect.
Thankfully, this baby elephant is now safe with us, and we’re doing everything we can to ensure he has the time and care needed to recover. He’s currently receiving vital nourishment and medical attention, slowly regaining his strength after the trauma and neglect he endured. Our ultimate goal is to bring him to Zambia, where he will be welcomed into our Livingstone herd. There, he will join other rescued elephants who will help him integrate into a loving and protective family. Until that time comes, he is under constant care, and every day, he grows stronger.
Every symbolic adoption of our Livingston herd directly supports the care and recovery of this baby elephant. Your donation goes toward providing him with the essential care, nourishment, and safety he needs as he begins his new life. By supporting the Livingstone herd, you are making a lasting impact on his future and ensuring that he receives the love and protection he deserves. Thank you for helping us give him a second chance at life!
Elephants face numerous threats, particularly from poaching and the harsh conditions of the dry season. Poachers target elephants for their ivory, skin, and other body parts, which leaves them vulnerable, especially when they gather in concentrated areas around limited water sources during the dry season. This combination of human exploitation and environmental stress puts enormous strain on elephant populations. As water becomes scarce and their movements are restricted, elephants are increasingly exposed to these dangers, making their survival even more uncertain. The ongoing poaching crisis, coupled with the challenges of the dry season, continues to endanger these majestic animals and disrupt the delicate balance of Africa’s ecosystems.
You can help make a difference! Join us in supporting elephant conservation efforts. Your involvement can provide these majestic animals with the care and protection they urgently need.
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