Mbegu, Ndotto and Lasayen graduate to our Voi Reintegration Unit | Sheldrick Trust

[@boontan6636]

These caretakers work overnight, travelled overland from city to village, with untiring care for the orphans. Of course it is not about money remuneration but care should be given to their (care-takers) livelihood for their own family as they sacrificially care for the loving cute orphans. I am deeply impressed by the way these orphans are brought up in such natural habitat and freedom. Thank to all the caretakers! The elephants know that you are their heroes!

[@carolmandi1316]

I love how you document each & every step of travel & just everything you do.

[@sylviajanecourtenay-barrat2483]

Two of my adopted calves here - Mbegu and Ndotto. I know they have been through terrible trauma, but with the help of this wonderful Trust, they are now well on the way to becoming wild elephants again. 💕🐘💕🐘💕

[@khussain1231]

These men are doing gods work

[@kierafitzgerald8062]

I got to meet all three of these babies last August! I've been invested in their well being over the course of the last 3 years, especially Mbegu. Ndotto is positively the most friendly little elephant ever. So happy for them.

[@macdale4741]

God bless you thank you so much

[@juliatreharne6664]

It’s fantastic what you all do…..bless you all….

[@Trojan0304]

Great vlog. Adopted a calf last week🐘🐘🐘

[@evonwilliams7502]

oh they are just so cute thank you for helping them oh silly babies please send more 😄😆😉😘

[@raihanabari7896]

So happy for all of three of them. NDOTTO was my adopted. Seeing his mud play make me happy too.

[@potblack243]

it's crazy to see ndotto is such a big boy now, thinking of his 50 kg weight when first arrived, and the death was waiting at the corner to pick him up. hats off to dswt's team. you guys are heroes.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I feel very PROUD to be foster parent to both Mbegu and Ndotto, and to see them graduating to reintegration at Voi. Congratulations, little ones! 🎉❤☺🐘

[@sylviajanecourtenay-barrat2483]

I have adopted this pair as well 😊😊 It is SO lovely to see them move on to Tsavo. One step closer to being back in the wild 💕🐘💕🐘💕

[@gwenmarshall082]

Mbegu, Ndotto, and Lasayen have grown into beautiful young elephants. LMbegu story broke my heart. I was in love with her instantly. And tiny little Ndotto, and tiny Lasayan I followed them always. I kept watching to see when and where they would graduate, and the fact they are all together in this move is amazing. They have all grown up into beautiful. healthy, and happy young elephants. Praise God, and God bless these amazing people who save, and nurture them.

[@sheilagibson982]

So good to see Mbegu and Ndotto doing so well!

[@JimmyFoxhound]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! To see the video of poor little Ndotto when he was an orphan and near death.. and now look at him. Amazing! THANK YOU SWT for helping save these beautiful creatures ❤❤

[@sytesstealurdata7808]

Very glad to see DSWT has resumed posting elephant videos after Dame Daphne Sheldrick's passing. She was so comprehensive in her approach, quite brilliant.

[@hollyrose9066]

Angel's wearing long green coats!

[@tcmichigan49659]

Holly Rose AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@60Manina]

Yes ma'am!

[@deenibeeniable]

Ndotto was a tiny, tiny newborn, now on his way to freedom in the wild. Go forth and multiply!!

[@quadbox]

I felt like a parent sending their child off to school for the first time when I saw the tweet about Ndotto, but then I remember that this is the reason why we donate and why DSWT does all the hard work. It's such a wonder to see them grow and develop, and to know one day they will return to the wild where they come from.

[@robinjamieson4507]

OMG my baby girl Mbegu is growing up, on her way to becoming a true matriarch! God speed my beloved. I love all these babies with a passion.

[@ronniematrix89]

Wonderful job and effort in wildlife conservation. Thanks for the great work.

[@tcmichigan49659]

I'M SO HAPPY FOR THE THREE ESPECIALLY FOR NDOTTO FINALLY ON HIS WAY TO BE BACK IN THE WILD. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH OMG REALLY GOD BLESS YOU EVERYONE WHO HELPS WITH THE BABIES I WANT IT TO BE ME THERE SOME DAY THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH

[@marshhen]

Fantastic video. What a heroic organization. To see these elephants saved and then transitioned towards a return to the wild is truly inspiring. I feel so proud to donate. The additional detail in this video is very much appreciated.

[@mimi-hz1pr]

So wonderful to see my foster baby Ndotto growing up. Beings tears to my eyes to see the joy on his cute face. Thank you DSWT 💓💓💓

[@StacyPegram]

tearsatthecoffeeshop 3 He’s growing up so fast ❤️🐘❤️

[@macdale4741]

You are a angel thank you

[@genepatrickvi8377]

We look 4wardto the day we see him a majestic bull. 🙏🐘

[@mindmyown1]

Can I just say one thing. Growing up I had family that had a small rescue where I had a job for life caring for animals In my late teens I moved away from family and the rescue. Gave it all up. So when I see Sheldrick founder’s daughter carrying the torch from her parents it just makes my heart so happy. You all are beautiful souls for saving these elephants. I am certain her parents are looking down, proudly in love. ❤️👏🏽❤️

[@nandkishorekoya161]

Ooooooo ....itz makes me cry to to see my cute baby ndotto😭😭😭........he is a big boy now ....itz remind me a very tiny baby cute ndotto.....but itz. Reallly happy to see the cute baby again 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.......dswt did a superb job❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ReikoYu]

What an amazing job you guys did to save the elephant!!! thumb up.

[@mggmgg3842]

Wonderful work you all do. God Bless!! Thank You!!

[@BouncyBunny-h2v]

Wow! How cool is it to have that helicopter there incase the truck breaks down(like in a old video) a spare part would be less than a hour away. What a slick operation this is. Loving your work DSWT.😊

[@sandylyon27]

I have sponsored Mbegu since he arrived at the David Sheldrick Reserve. I saw her on my trip to Africa and fell in love right away. I am so happy to see her being released! Great job everyone!

[@carolmandi1316]

I lo e the effort made to lure, & make them comfy ,like theyre in the wild. But deep inside these gorgeous babies know what awaits them, but it must be done. Gorgeous, precious, cant dedcribe. The sacrifice & good work of these keepers, will be blessed a million times. Love the VIP'S

[@catbyte0679]

My foster babies, Ndotto & Lasayen, have grown up so big and strong! I can't help but feel a little wistful--they've grown up so fast. I'm sure their keepers at the Infant Unit will miss them. I'm so proud of them, though. All of you at DSWT are heroes. Thank you.

[@tcmichigan49659]

THANK YOU DSWT FOR ALL YOU DO. YOU ARE DEFINITELY ANGELS AND WORDS CAN NEVER SAY ENOUGH FOR ALL YOU DO. THANK YOU

[@sandhyakodukula8211]

Heartful thanks and blessings to the foster parents, caretakers and the contributers... Mbegu.. whose first video broke my heart.. Is so happy and healthy... God bless you all...

[@melaniekotze9081]

Thank you Beautiful video

[@isaacmartins5546]

Lindo demais parabéns

[@Nitka022]

The keepers are so gentle! So patient! The love is so visible you can not only feel it , you can touch it! THANK YOU sooooo much....I love graduations vidoes soooo much! They are so so positive! Overflowing with happiness and hope....

[@Clodi19]

omg ! these adorable tiny babies are already ready for the great adventure ! I am so happy ! they are so cute ! wish them all the happiness ! they still need love cuddles and big hugs 🤗 💕🐘💕🐘💕🐘💕❤️🇫🇷 this is always moving to watch these arrivals how they are greetings with love ! they look so happy ❤ thank you for sharing these delicious and precious steps in their life !! ❤

[@barbll000]

Oh happy day when the babies graduate to the next phase. Thanks for sharing all the details with us and all the updates.

[@paulearl56]

always great to see magnificent Progress at SWT....lov

[@banditbasheert4503]

2 of our 4 will be "living wild". We first met Ndotto when he was a baby - so exciting to see him so grown. Also Mbegu, such a comfort to all the others. Our 3rd baby was moved to a stockade last year. 3 down one to go! So exciting - the tears are happiness. Thank you DSWT for all you have done to accomplish this and save these lovely baby elephants.

[@brindacockburn4033]

My sponsoree Ndotto has graduated!

[@ct1420]

Bravo!

[@treggie9155]

Wonderfully heartwarming video to watch their graduation to the next stage of their lives and the warm welcome they received from their new trunk family. I’m smiling from ear to ear having watched this transition in their little lives….from heartbreaking starts to happy endings. Thank you Sheldrick Trust for all you do. ❤From one of your 🇬🇧 regular supporters

[@watashiwamillo]

Super cool for them to see their first wild elephants! Wonder what was going on in their brains...?

[@elizabethalexander8970]

God bless you all for your support of these elephants.....brings tears to my eyes to see the great care and love that is given to these orphans...bravo to everyone who works with them and those who foster these great animals!

[@sleeruner]

How wonderful to see this graduation, it is hard not to cry knowing the future of elephants is in very capable hands. God bless and thank all of you for your love and care of these marvelous intelligent creatures.

[@54725472777]

Tears of joy fill my eyes when I see my little Ndotto...he is so happy!! I love him so much!! I would so love to see him, and take care of him. So thankful to these kind people who care for all of them. Thank you!!

[@W1728now]

They must miss these wonderful carers after years of love ❤️ I know I would and he is a beautiful elephant 🐘

[@nandkishorekoya161]

Awwww...Ndotto😀😀😀😀!!!....he was very tiny baby but.......now omg💋😘😘😘😘...so happy to see the baby become a big boy💖💖💖

[@2dasimmons]

WoW! Mbegu has REALLY GROWN from that little tiny baby a few years back:-)

[@dindinprivate3477]

|What a heart warming follow up on the three babies. Thank you.

[@c0f3324]

I cant believed ndotto is so big now 😁

[@ricarda4498]

Mbegu ist mein Paten Elefant 😍mach es gut meine kleine 😊passe gut auf Dich auf! Wir sehen uns wieder 🤗 Herzlichen Dank für die tolle Arbeit ! Das Waisenhaus ist toll 👏🏻Habe es schon öfter besucht 😎Bis bald 😘

[@janeisaac]

What a wonderful sight. Lasayen was our first adoptee and we visited the Nairobi site last spring. This brought tears of joy to my eyes, with a little bit or bittersweet emotions. Thank you for all you do!!

[@nonameneededd]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I AM SO PROUD!!

[@supermanga92]

Excellent.

[@phuongvo3051]

Thankyou for sharing this video ,thanks to you all❤️

[@janetprince8124]

Such a pleasure to follow Mbegu’s move to new territory. you do an amazing job xx

[@janajacoby3391]

Min 3:38 It always looks as if they're smiling :) All of them are too cute

[@TheTiniestTiger]

❤️ Lasayen This makes us so happy.

[@Mason-qj5cf]

The hardwork of these people is so amazing. Bless you guys, you have s special place in heaven 💘💘 my baby Ndotto is now adult , i watch his rescue video like 10x and he's a sweet boy.😊

[@voraciousreader3341]

I just rewatched Mbegu’s horrific start to her life, and it was wonderful to have this video pop up next! Wonderful!

[@mamatembo24]

THis makes my heart very very happy. YAY!

[@Clodi19]

oh already ready ! these babies !! I can’t believe it And in the same ti happy for these adorable youngs ! happy life to them 💕🐘🐘🐘💕🥰🫶🏻🤗🇫🇷 they look so happy !!!! ☘️ but difficult for the keepers each time and babies to be separated !

[@gabe-po9yi]

They always have room in their hearts for others. No stupid cliques hating the new kids; no one saying ugh, what are THEY doing here, this is OUR home; no one shunning another. They’re shown acceptance and affection, or is it acceptance through affection. If we would apply their way of being, think how much better our human society would be.

[@Clodi19]

omg Ndotto ready to go to Ithumba !!! these 3 babies was so tiny !!! it s always a happiness to watch them reunited with their friends ! that are all so gorgeous and healthy 💕🐘💕🐘🤗🥰🇫🇷🎈

[@brindacockburn4033]

NDOTTO: I have graduated!

[@jattalways1st]

Awsome🐘🐘

[@meilinpang6562]

Soooo beautiful!😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

[@Caroline-jy4gf]

I found your channel when FunforLouis (Louis) and Raya adopted Ndotto. So cute!

[@shorbafrik3005]

Great 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 perfect!

[@MariaGomez-pe6jw]

Tan bellos y hermosos animales!! Me encantan los elefantes!!

[@angelatermine9516]

La notizia è arrivata inaspettata. Pensavo che dopo il ritrovamento e il salvataggio, la permanenza alla NURSERY, sarebbe stata più lunga.Io, da quando ho scoperto il VOSTRO MONDO, mi sono innamorata perdutamente degli elefantini e seguo tutti i loro video e ognuno di loro , occupa un posticino nel mio cuore: NDOTTO, che era un "frugoletto"; MBEGU, che l'anno scorso è stata molto vicina al mio figlioletto, che presto adotterò; LASAYEN, che come altri elefantini, ha fatto la brutta esperienza di finire ahimè, nel pozzo. Grazie, però,tanto ai loro ANGELI CUSTODI, che prima di tutto, li HANNO AMATI , in tutti i sensi.... poi, perchè sono stati degli ECCELLENTI EDUCATORI (si può dire, no?), da renderli AUTONOMI e RESPONSABILI in così pochi anni , tanto da permettere loroil passaggio in un'altra struttura. Gli faccio tanti AUGURI!!! Tenetemi informata con qualche video, se è possibile, su ciò che fanno e la loro crescita. GRAZIE! Ho conosciuto il PENGO LIFE PROJECT e spero tanto un giorno, di poter conoscere i "miei bambini" personalmente. BUON LAVORO A TUTTI! COMPLIMENTI DI CUORE A TUTTO IL DSWT E AI KEEPERS!!! GRAZIE!

[@zohmingikawlni1986]

God bless Dswt

[@lynngreene1993]

Who would have thought it? But as always Sheldrick rules ok! What a happy happy ending😊😁😄 Love it Love it Love it ♡♡♡

[@babaib3513]

Thank u swt

[@Emigirl90]

I’m happy and gutted at the same time, I know it’s for the best but I feel like your separating Mbegu from her babies 😭 I hope she settles well, all of them x

[@hiighway_chile4080]

Ndotto I read from the updates took a crack at going wild with a friend for a night...he went back but that's cool to hear knowing his story

[@jknetsYT]

So beautiful! ❤️

[@cindyainsworth7570]

Happy elephants

[@deenibeeniable]

Let's take a moment to love that truck.

[@bachtran5533]

Thank you so much.. 🐘❤🙏

[@njagibrian1254]

Kazi nzuri!

[@alicehui4099]

Love them

[@tropicana802]

I love you Ndotto!

[@GhitoiArsenieAdrian]

❤

[@cacatr4495]

@Sheldrick Trust At 02:02 in this video, what is the brown thing that is directly above the 'T' in the word "Trust" on the right side of the screen? We can see one of your green-cloaked keepers, quite close to this brown thing, and under different circumstances, one might think it might be an elephant laying down. -?- These precious ones are so beautiful! Thank you for all you do for them.

[@SheldrickTrust]

During a graduation or translocation, for everyone safety, the orphans remain in the truck throughout the journey. If we were to hazard a guess, we'd say its a mound of earth but we don't know - it wasn't important to the move and simply something on the side of the road.

[@chargraveline2308]

Is the mud bath manmade or natural?

[@cacatr4495]

At a day old, Ndotto was so tiny when his rescue was being undertaken, and here we see him graduating to Voi. What grand and happy success! For new viewers, here's his story, pictures and updates that can be seen at www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/ndotto Wonderful!!

[@annwatson6125]

has there been danger in stopping on the way ? Why was the helicopter checking on them?

[@fisigitheri5552]

As far as i know there hasn't been danger just mechanical problems & great aerial shots😀

[@ss-nc2dy]

haha. I noticed they have to trick the elephants by hiding the ramps under hay.

[@ritaturner9906]

Can you tell us more about the life of the keepers? Do they have to have certain qualifications? Do they go through training? Do they get time off to be with their families? Do they live on the sanctuary full time or just pull shifts? And how is Mbegu doing?

[@cacatr4495]

You can read about all of that at their website, and there are videos that introduce them. ~ You can learn more about any orphan or ex-orphan by going to the website and entering their name, and it will pull up their story and details and updates. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans

[@2dasimmons]

What are LUCERNE PELLETS, please?

[@cacatr4495]

Apparently, they are yummy and nutritious!

[@christinep.]

what is the difference between Voi and Ithumba (other than location of course)? Why are some elephants sent there?

[@tochz2182]

🙏🙏🙏🐘❤❤❤

[@realityopened2508]

Its funny how “Voi” in our language mean elephant.

[@TlanImass]

It's probably intentional. "Elephant Reintegration Unit".

[@mariayoshimura3450]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@ErinChanel]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shivamkapoor7777]

Police force please take the herd of elephants to the police station properly excellent

[@boontan6636]

This upload was 4 years ago. But there are so many orphans. Numbers are still too many. Are poachers still killing adult elephants for ivory in 2018 till today? Deeply concern. Kenya should step up more protection and security for the life of these elephants. Too many orphans still.