From the brink of survival to leading the herd. When he arrived in our care, Mayan was heartbreakingly fragile. Every day was a battle, and there were moments we feared we might lose him. But through dedicated care and a fierce will to live, he pulled through.

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Fun-loving and friendly, Lodo is a young bull with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Whether he’s swimming circles around his friends or playfully sparring with his peers, he brings joy to the Ithumba herd. Become part of Lodo’s journey: swt.bio/lodo

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Zongoloni plays nanny with Lenny, Lima Lima’s baby boy, before being joined by Murera’s daughter Mwana. A poignant reminder of the cyclical nature of our Orphans’ Project: once orphaned calves, rescued & raised by humans, now living wild and raising the next generation of elephants.
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