Nkala
Pachyderm Reviews is happy to announce
that we are now the foster parent of sweet little orphan Nkala. Born in March
of 2013 and rescued in June of 2013, he is named for the Game Management Area
where he was rescued. A big thank you to everyone who helped us take this step.
Those who contributed to our GoFundMe will each be mailed your very own copy of
Nkala’s adoption certificate. We love you, Nkala!
“In June 2013 ‘Nkala’ was
discovered as he wandered alone and distressed among cattle, after his family
herd had been driven away from agricultural land and unfortunately they did not
return for their lost calf. After hearing GRI’s community radio show (which
featured the Elephant Orphanage Project) the people living near Nkala Game
Management Area notified Zambia Wildlife Authority and GRI of this little elephant
and a rescue team was rapidly deployed to his aid.
At that time Nkala was only three
months old and so was in desperate need for milk. He was stabilized at the EOP
Kafue Release Facility (only 1.5 hours away by road) before being flown to the
EOP Lilayi Elephant Nursery where he received a high level of care around the
clock, including milk feeds every three hours!
After losing his mother and herd he
was initially traumatized and during his first month of care he often looked
depressed and struggled to socialize with the other orphans. Over time, with
consistent affections from his keepers and surrogate her, good nutrition and
routine in his life (regular bush walks and mud baths) he settled into like at
the Nursery and has fully integrated amongst the orphan herd.”
If you would like to get involved with Game Ranger
International Elephant Orphanage Project or have an idea for Pachyderm Review’s
next fundraiser email us at pachydermreviews@gmail.com
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