Duke
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Panya means ‘mouse’ in Swahili. It’s also the name of our newest grandbaby! Hours after giving birth, ex-orphan Panda returned home to introduce her daughter to the people who raised her. In fact, it was a real family reunion: We had 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in attendance.
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Panya means ‘mouse’ in Swahili. It’s also the name of our newest grandbaby! Hours after giving birth, ex-orphan Panda returned home to introduce her daughter to the people who raised her. In fact, it was a real family reunion: We had 54 orphans, ex-orphans, and wild-born babies in attendance.
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We are endlessly grateful to every one of our supporters who help us provide the first-class care orphaned elephants need to survive, thrive, and ultimately return to their rightful home in the wild.
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We are endlessly grateful to every one of our supporters who help us provide the first-class care orphaned elephants need to survive, thrive, and ultimately return to their rightful home in the wild.
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
Are you one of our adopters? We’d love to know – who do you adopt?
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Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
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There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚
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Matriarchs and bulls carry ancient migration routes in their memory – critical knowledge passed down through generations. Our Water for Wildlife Project supports these journeys, providing lifelines during the harshest months.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Matriarchs and bulls carry ancient migration routes in their memory – critical knowledge passed down through generations. Our Water for Wildlife Project supports these journeys, providing lifelines during the harshest months.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
Thank you to our donors for helping us support our wild neighbours.
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Each of these babies are only alive today because we stepped into rescue and raise their mothers after they were orphaned. Today, these rescued elephants are living wild and raising confident, playful babies.
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Each of these babies are only alive today because we stepped into rescue and raise their mothers after they were orphaned. Today, these rescued elephants are living wild and raising confident, playful babies.
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
Get to know the tiny trunks in our midst: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
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November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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Newborn rhinos are extremely vulnerable. They need to be shielded from even the slightest chill, hence Chamboi's woollen, cherry red blanket. It was such a favourite when he first came into our care, that he flatly refused to wear anything else! Meet the rhinos currently in our care: t.co/CvOTGiQk8X
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Newborn rhinos are extremely vulnerable. They need to be shielded from even the slightest chill, hence Chamboi's woollen, cherry red blanket. It was such a favourite when he first came into our care, that he flatly refused to wear anything else! Meet the rhinos currently in our care: t.co/CvOTGiQk8X
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Our gift to you this Christmas 🎁🐘 We've created something special – a film celebrating the orphans in our care and the remarkable journeys you've made possible. Watch as we share what 'home for the holidays' truly means at the SWT. Watch along with us 🧡www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
#SWTWatchParty
#SWTWatchParty
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our gift to you this Christmas 🎁🐘 We've created something special – a film celebrating the orphans in our care and the remarkable journeys you've made possible. Watch as we share what 'home for the holidays' truly means at the SWT. Watch along with us 🧡www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
#SWTWatchParty
#SWTWatchParty
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Welcome to the world, Mica – our newest Voi grandson! Mweya led her ex-orphan herd back to the stockades after an eight-month absence, with great pomp and ceremony. The reason for all the fanfare? Mbirikani had given birth to a beautiful little boy!
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Welcome to the world, Mica – our newest Voi grandson! Mweya led her ex-orphan herd back to the stockades after an eight-month absence, with great pomp and ceremony. The reason for all the fanfare? Mbirikani had given birth to a beautiful little boy!
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
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When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
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It’s a girl! Yesterday, 25-year-old Nasalot returned to Ithumba with her family — which included a notable new addition! Nala, as we named her, is Nasalot’s first daughter. We have no doubt Nala will be able to hold her own among big brothers Nusu and Noah.
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
It’s a girl! Yesterday, 25-year-old Nasalot returned to Ithumba with her family — which included a notable new addition! Nala, as we named her, is Nasalot’s first daughter. We have no doubt Nala will be able to hold her own among big brothers Nusu and Noah.
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Being this cute is tiring work! Newborn baby Nsimba settled down for an impromptu calfnap, with 360-degree supervision from his mother and a surplus of nannies. Read about our latest grandbaby — a birth announcement-turned-kidnapping for the books! Full story here: t.co/fh1zSFQVc1
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Being this cute is tiring work! Newborn baby Nsimba settled down for an impromptu calfnap, with 360-degree supervision from his mother and a surplus of nannies. Read about our latest grandbaby — a birth announcement-turned-kidnapping for the books! Full story here: t.co/fh1zSFQVc1
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Looking for gifts that have a real impact? Our pieces are sustainably chosen, inspired by the wild and fund life-saving conservation work in Kenya. Gift now for your someone special and save lives: t.co/kG6akcA8bG
November 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Looking for gifts that have a real impact? Our pieces are sustainably chosen, inspired by the wild and fund life-saving conservation work in Kenya. Gift now for your someone special and save lives: t.co/kG6akcA8bG
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A four-day test of endurance in the tidal mudflats of Kilifi Creek. Two bulls had become trapped, hundreds of metres from solid ground. Tragically, the first bull was already severely compromised. Saving his friend took several tries. We share more here: t.co/JechFQcCdc
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A four-day test of endurance in the tidal mudflats of Kilifi Creek. Two bulls had become trapped, hundreds of metres from solid ground. Tragically, the first bull was already severely compromised. Saving his friend took several tries. We share more here: t.co/JechFQcCdc
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Every day, our aerial teams take to the skies to protect Kenya’s wild spaces. From responding to wildlife emergencies to monitoring herds, tracking illegal activity, and assisting with wildfire response, these missions are vital – and they rely on your support.
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Every day, our aerial teams take to the skies to protect Kenya’s wild spaces. From responding to wildlife emergencies to monitoring herds, tracking illegal activity, and assisting with wildfire response, these missions are vital – and they rely on your support.
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It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Super-Kipekee! Her bright blue 'cape' is as practical as it is stylish: Newly orphaned calves arrive cold, traumatised, and desperately missing their mothers' warmth. A soft blanket becomes their security – physical comfort that says "you're safe, you're not alone."
November 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Super-Kipekee! Her bright blue 'cape' is as practical as it is stylish: Newly orphaned calves arrive cold, traumatised, and desperately missing their mothers' warmth. A soft blanket becomes their security – physical comfort that says "you're safe, you're not alone."
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Our pilots patrol remote areas to spot signs of illegal activity, track snared or injured wild animals, and guide ground teams to elephant orphans needing rescue. The Unit provides perspective and rapid response, ensuring help can be dispatched quickly, safeguarding the animals and the Keepers.
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our pilots patrol remote areas to spot signs of illegal activity, track snared or injured wild animals, and guide ground teams to elephant orphans needing rescue. The Unit provides perspective and rapid response, ensuring help can be dispatched quickly, safeguarding the animals and the Keepers.
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Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. Meet more tiny trunks: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. Meet more tiny trunks: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
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28 seconds. That's all it takes for Tytan to finish his bottle of specialist formula milk. We hand feed this orphan black rhino milk on a schedule throughout the day. Come nightfall, he enjoys a bounty of leafy vegetation in a night time stable, which keeps his tummy full overnight: swt.bio/tytan
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
28 seconds. That's all it takes for Tytan to finish his bottle of specialist formula milk. We hand feed this orphan black rhino milk on a schedule throughout the day. Come nightfall, he enjoys a bounty of leafy vegetation in a night time stable, which keeps his tummy full overnight: swt.bio/tytan
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Have you heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet? A bundle of joy was hand-delivered to Voi on Wednesday, with the birth of our 80th grandcalf! Here's a sneak peek of the tiny baby, born to one of our orphaned elephants. Can you guess who the proud mother is? We'll be sharing more in our next post.
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Have you heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet? A bundle of joy was hand-delivered to Voi on Wednesday, with the birth of our 80th grandcalf! Here's a sneak peek of the tiny baby, born to one of our orphaned elephants. Can you guess who the proud mother is? We'll be sharing more in our next post.
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15 years ago, a tiny orphaned elephant was rescued from a well. Predators had bitten her trunk and she was hungry, weak, and frightened. That was how Naipoki’s story began. Now - just this week - she adds a new chapter to her story: motherhood! Remind yourself of how far she’s come: swt.bio/naipoki
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
15 years ago, a tiny orphaned elephant was rescued from a well. Predators had bitten her trunk and she was hungry, weak, and frightened. That was how Naipoki’s story began. Now - just this week - she adds a new chapter to her story: motherhood! Remind yourself of how far she’s come: swt.bio/naipoki
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Don’t break up on social media, kids. It’s just plain rude.
November 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Don’t break up on social media, kids. It’s just plain rude.
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In the past five years alone, our Canine Unit has covered an impressive 7,588 kilometres on patrol. To put that into perspective, the dogs have tracked roughly the distance from Cape Town to Beijing - nose to the ground, head in the game, and hearts on the job. Their dedication led to 75 arrests.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In the past five years alone, our Canine Unit has covered an impressive 7,588 kilometres on patrol. To put that into perspective, the dogs have tracked roughly the distance from Cape Town to Beijing - nose to the ground, head in the game, and hearts on the job. Their dedication led to 75 arrests.
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Tytan's name is a nod to this endangered black rhino's strength and bravery. When he's ready, Tytan will join the wild black rhino population of Nairobi National Park, supporting the recovery of his species in his own natural way. You can be a part of it too. Adopt Tytan: www.swt.bio/tytan
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Tytan's name is a nod to this endangered black rhino's strength and bravery. When he's ready, Tytan will join the wild black rhino population of Nairobi National Park, supporting the recovery of his species in his own natural way. You can be a part of it too. Adopt Tytan: www.swt.bio/tytan