In the heart of Zimbabwe, a touching story of survival and compassion unfolds as Roxy Danckwerts, the founder of the Zimbabwe Elephant Nursery (ZEN) and Is Life charity, comes to the rescue of two critically injured baby elephants. These heartwarming tales of resilience and care shine a light on the remarkable efforts being made to protect and rehabilitate these majestic creatures.
One of the baby elephants, named Kadiki, faced a traumatic ordeal at just one day old when it fell victim to a lion attack. The attack left Kadiki with severe injuries to its trunk and tail. The other elephant, a one-month-old calf named Bumi, was found trapped among rocks, suffering from intense sunburn. These vulnerable animals were in desperate need of help.
The reasons behind the separation of these baby elephants from their mothers remain shrouded in uncertainty. According to the IFAW, factors such as drought, poaching, accidents, and predator attacks contribute to these unfortunate events. In a groundbreaking collaboration between Wild is Life-ZEN and IFAW, these rescued elephants are given a chance at a new life in the wild.
The rescued elephants will have the opportunity to join other herds in a sprawling forest reserve, shielded from the threats of poaching and hunting. Several sanctuary residents have already embarked on their journey to rewilding, with nine of them being transported to the expansive 86,000-acre Panda-Masuie Forest Reserve near Victoria Falls.
They will be given the opportunity to safely join other herds in a vast forest reserve, protected from poaching and һᴜпtіпɡ.
Nine of the original sanctuary residents have already begun their journey to rewilding, having been transported to the 86,000-acre Panda-Masuie Forest Reserve near Victoria Falls.
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Roxy Danckwerts, who has rescued over 20 elephants in the past five years, expressed her dedication to the cause, stating, “Working with IFAW, we are making this happen, and I’m happy we can together create a legacy of long-term protection.” The ultimate goal is for Kadiki and Bumi to be reintroduced to the Panda-Masuie reserve and integrated into wild herds after receiving two years of care at the sanctuary. This heartwarming tale reminds us of the power of compassion and the tireless efforts to ensure a brighter future for these remarkable creatures.
