Rescue of Orphaned Rhino Chamboi | Sheldrick Trust

On the afternoon of 6th September 2023, KWS and Tsavo Trust rangers spotted a newborn rhino calf on his own by a waterhole. He was located in the free release rhino range of Tsavo West National Park, which is home to a healthy population of black rhinos. However, his mother was nowhere to be found.
We have a few working hypotheses as to why Chamboi was orphaned. Given that he was born in very dry and challenging conditions at the time, it is possible that he was intentionally abandoned by his mum, because she knew that she would struggle to produce ample milk. Otherwise, he was born premature - given his diminutive size, this is a very real possibility - and couldn't nurse. It is also possible that an amorous bull set his sights on the new mother, and the baby was abandoned in the melee.
Whatever happened, Chamboi was alone and terribly vulnerable. In fact, it was a miracle that hyenas, jackals, or other predators hadn’t already snatched him. He had obviously been on his own for a significant time, as he had started to become hypoglycemic and shaky. It was clear without sustenance and rapid attention he would die
Discover Chamboi's full story on our website, where you can choose to support his journey with us through an adoption: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.or...
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Established in 1977, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program, rescuing and hand-rearing orphaned elephants and other animals that have lost their mothers, all too often as a result of human activity. But we do much more than this. Through our Aerial, Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, we safeguard the natural environment and provide immediate assistance to wild animals in need. We also secure irreplaceable wilderness areas so that animals will always have space to roam and work with local partners and communities to ensure people and wildlife can live alongside one another.
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[@cishfips2802]

He's absolutely adorable like a little dinosaur. Shame about his mum..

[@patricialease18]

These lost little babies are so precious 💖. Thank you so much for the love and care you give them. Many rich blessings to all of you...

[@krisfinley6706]

Thank you greatly as always DST!❤ I love his little red blanket, it looks like his superhero cape, and he's flying around strong and happy now🥰

[@katymay2611]

He's absolutely adorable and definitely looks like a little super hero with his red cape. What a blessing he was rescued and will be cared for and loved 🙏❤😊

[@user-lp6bn3yu4l]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤝

[@stephanieb7311]

It brings me such joy seeing him run and taking mudbaths and being loved. Godbless everyone at Sheldrick Trust and their supporters.

[@MA_808]

Chamboi is a very handsome young boy.

[@karenplath_]

Hopefully, he too will remember his devoted Keepers with fondness when he returns to the wild.

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

SMALL IN BODY BUT HUGE IN SPIRIT!!! 💫🌟❤💫🌟❤🌟💫 He is so Cute & Already Tonnes of Spunk & Fun.... Love how he creeps upto the Cameraman... Snorts at Him... Runs back to His Carer... as if too say!! That's it... they'll stay away now... 💫🌟🐾❤🐾🌟💫

[@sheilawells3706]

You all are amazing people. God Bless for your kind hearts. 😊

[@Janyce62562]

Spunky little one! To all those involved with caring for the babies, be blessed, be well and be safe💙🦏💙

[@teresa978]

Thank God for good people like this that have a passion to care for the animals

[@finchatton1]

This little Rhino is so adorable! I love the way they bounce around and do mock charges! I am so pleased that Chamboi was found safe and well by the Tsavo Trust rangers, as he is is a very lucky rhino, as predators could have easily taken his life. Every rhino is precious and he will be given lots of love and care at SWT. Huge thanks for everyone involved in rescuing Chamboi. Please remember to help SWT continue to rescue orphans like Chamboi, by adopting him or donating to this amazing charity. Thank you to all the SWT supporter's around the world.

[@karenstafford724]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone involved in saving this sweet little rhino. What does his name mean?. He is absolutely gorgeous and so very sweet. ❤❤❤❤❤ 🦏

[@marnie1219]

A wonderful video. Wonderful! Wonderful!

[@anneterry3660]

My heartfelt appreciation to the care staff that give so much of themselves to bring this orphan to health and give him affection, a sense of security, and for me, you are the real experts, knowing each ear twitch, each squeak, each meal how the baby is doing, you are the life savers. Chamboi looked near starvation, dehydrated, and with only hours of life left when Sheldrick Trust rescued him. I understand that there are conflicts with humans and wildlife and food production, I hope as human we can do better because we are charged to do better. I hope the many African countries will take care of their resources including the growing eco-tourism interest and a better distribution of tourist spending to local areas.

[@WildlifeMaryAnne]

Huge thank you to everyone involved for rescuing little Chamboi and Big Thank you to the Keepers for giving him the special care and Everyone involved with his Health.👏👏💖

[@user-ky2xo2ls4m]

THANK YOU good people for your love and commitment to these PRECIOUS little animals. May God continue to bless you and keep you now and forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@vanessagreenlee5618]

God will bless and reward those good African people,that rescue innocent animals,and provide love and care for them in the beautiful African sanctuary.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@The-ii5mj]

At 1st I thought "He's so little that his chances are slim😥" until I saw that HUGE spirit he has & actually laughed💖. You go Chamboi🦏! That fighting spirit & the love💞and care of your keepers will carry you through!! 🙏💖✌🇺🇸

[@linegregoire4869]

Thank you for saving him! You are all amazing! May God bless you always 🙏💜

[@womanofsubstance8735]

Oh my, what a skinny little thing he was when you first got him, but he looks great now, and obviously feels at home with his carers. Great job, Sheldrick!

[@complimentary_voucher]

Thank you for your kindness, and everyone, DONATE TODAY! If we can afford it, so can you!

[@wandamiller4473]

They're just gonna be a special place for all those people that are kinda like that and heaven god bless all of you.

[@manuela6065]

Que amor. Irradia tanta pureza y ternura. Que tu vida sea feliz y completa cariño. Gracias a todos los que amáis a los animales ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@timmusumba5846]

I really appreciate the work these caretakers do in bringing up these wildlife from infancy to adulthood dedicating their precious time with them!

[@gingipw]

Oh, Bless you Sheldrick Trust 🙏🙌

[@annrafealov3618]

Such a lucky little orphaned rhino to be growing up amongst love and caring and other rescued creatures. Great resuce. This little rhino will be loved and cherished. Thanks SWT for yet another precious life that is aved. Your team at SWT is the BEST...

[@TheraP2014]

10 thousands hearts would not be enough to send all the Love I feel to Chamboi's rescuers. Thank you❤

[@debrahouston2884]

Ditto! These ppl, this org. and others in African + elsewhere that SAVE, PROTECT + REHABILITATE our precious wildlife are HEROES + ANGELS among us!!! Donate everyone if you can, so they can continue their valuable work! 💞 💵 💰 💴 💞

[@pattysouza2954]

Thank you ❤

[@freespeechforall1069]

Thanks to all involved in Chamboi rescue.

[@monkeyorchid4081]

Chamboi is adorable! Thankfully you found him when you did because he would never have survived on his own and the world needs all the Rhinos that can be saved! I will enjoy watching this little fella grow up and go back to the wild!

[@joymoore7517]

Oh..poor little baby 😢 Thank you so much for your kindness to save poor innocent souls in need!!!🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@dopeyhappey4160]

Hello Chamboi, nice to meet you. Please have a happy life at TSWT.. Lots of love from india. Thank you all for rescuing him 🎉

[@tcmichigan8066]

OMG, another great rescue, 😢 I always cry seeing those precious babies have no mother or was lost, and happy cry to see how the love you at DSWT shows these babies the love they deserve ❤️ and has a wonderful, save family ever!!! I am so greatful and can sleep a little better each night knowing these babies have a safe and caring family and a home they can be safe at. Thank you for those who makes this possible, I love ❤️ DSWT!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Gracias Señores de la Organización Sheldrick Trust Ustedes rescatan bebes huerfanos elefantes 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 y Rinocerontes huerfanos 🦏 Exelente labor. .Agrdezco el cuidado de los ojitos de los elefantes y de Todos los demas demas criaturas 🙏

[@cyantess8423]

thanks to the keeper having fun with little chamboi🙏

[@ebillie1181]

He was meant to be the cutest ever...just waiting for his humans to come along. Oh my goodness...when he tumbled over in his red jacket💖🦏

[@sheilaschramm9470]

God bless you for rescuing these poor innocent animals and giving them a second chance at life. You all ROCK!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynryall1317]

Oh oh oh my heart for animals breaks, ❤❤❤ thank you, wish so much in my youth I had opportunity and money to help. All sadly I can do now is send you all my deepest ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zsong9600]

Prayers that Chamboi will live a long, healthy and happy life - only to pass when the time comes from old age.

[@thomasbrigaitis]

He is so cute. I love the charge at the camera it was like he was saying take that. It made me laugh. Besides playing with elephants around i hope he gets to be around some other rhinos you have rescued. Thank you for the love & care to these baby orphans

[@user-vy4ws2ud7l]

The keeper is taking care of him 24/7. I soooo love all the keepers in Sheldrick Trust. Bless you all in Shelter and everyone else who are taking care of these orphans.

[@lisaching9427]

Chamboi is a darling. Again, many thanks for rescuing him

[@anaelena2104]

Raising all those orphans is a God given experience, THANK. YOU.

[@yogamitwendy7086]

So heartwarming to see the love between the keeper and chamboi ❤❤❤

[@user-wr5cn6kw7j]

So beautiful❤

[@judys5638]

God bless you all and thank you for the loving care you provide for all those needing it.❤❤❤🇨🇦

[@user-bk4es7jw8f]

Thanks to all the wonderful people who helped save this precious little soul ❤❤❤❤

[@wandameyers]

Poor little boi 🥲. Thank you for saving him 🙏🏼💕

[@userused3199]

Such tender loving care these orphans receive from your carers.

[@barbll000]

He is so adorable. Obviously, he's happy and well-adjusted at SWT. So glad he was discovered and rescued.

[@yolyrom7233]

Thank you so much for caring and loving this baby Rhino!

[@proximaK218b]

Such precious and gorgeous animals. Thank you taking care of them ❤

[@KerstinElephant]

Oh, what a georgous little one ❤❤❤ Thank you so much for your work!❤

[@EjaBe23]

What a wonderful little guy with a great personality! DSWT- great you are giving a chance for a full life.

[@kristiry7964]

There is no words for my gratitude for the people who take on the task of parenting these orphans. May God bless and keep you.

[@mike48877]

So cute! Love the way he gallops. ❤️ Thank you for your good work.

[@Globally1201]

AWWWE!!!🥰😍😘 🩵🦏🍼🩵🦏🍼🩵🦏🍼 I LOVE CUTE LITTLE BABY CHAMBOI!!!😂 HE'S FULL OF LIFE NOW AND I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO HIS JOURNEY BACK TO THE WILD ONE DAY!!!🤓🫶🏾🙋🏾🔥🙏🏾👑✝️📖🔥🕊️

[@l.faraday8767]

Lovely. Thank you for the work you do to save these precious animals.

[@mortalclown3812]

The most beautiful ❤ people on earth caring for the creatures that mean so much. Thank you.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

So glad you found & saved this precious creature ❤❤

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Criaturita bebé Rinoceronte 🦏 tierna ,aunque se dice de ellos que son muy fuertes aquí demuestra su mansedumbre y debilidad ante los seres humanos , hermoso y juguetón , Gracias Señores de la organización Sheldrick Trust 🙏

[@jamesfreeman2258]

Sheldrike thank you for rescuing him He looks starved. I know you are the best caretakers in Africa.

[@angelicamariagarciagarcia1241]

Hermosa labor, gracias, yo tengo a Mokogodo y apolo, mis hijos adoptivos ❣❣

[@melaniekotze9081]

Thank you DTS. You are the heroes to all of these babies. God bless you all 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🦏🐘🦏🐘🦏🐘

[@vanessaalexis6505]

🙏🏼for this precious bundle so he will be safe, Healthy & grow strong every day.❤❤

[@alayneperrott9693]

So cute - and such loving carers!

[@raider7829]

This made my ❤ Really happy. He looked so so sad. He didn't have much longer to live. God bless you all and I truly mean it with all my ❤

[@josiecirigliano9134]

♥️🥰👍

[@pattimiller9157]

God bless this precious angel ❤ thank God you saved him

[@juanitacalderon6660]

Dios los bendiga por tan humanitaria labor🙏👏👏😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mareeweir1784]

He looks so sad at the beginning and then suddenly so confident and playful

[@woodstream6137]

Thanks for taking this little guy in and bringing his health and spirits back up ❤

[@jcmac47]

This literally made my day and brought a huge smile! Thank you for all you do. 💗

[@helenebeke6349]

Vous êtes des anges. Que Dieu vous protège pour tout le bien que vous faites

[@MIRIAM-bm5sn]

Their keepers are so wonderful and amazing with much love and gratitude ❤ 💕 ❤❤

[@avs6372]

❤ Beautiful babies nurtured ny the exceptional care team at Sheldrick Wildlife orphanage ❤

[@lynngreene1993]

A little angel in a red coat ♡ That roll in the dirt was the cutest 😊 and how lucky to be chased by him Thanks a million one & all 🏆

[@louisegallagher981]

This is so beautiful, thank you for all you do 🙏❤️🙏

[@Marquee_69]

I adopted him and the Little Talek … was a Gift… my girlfriend started crying …

[@eleanormenz7169]

Oh dear God, I just love this baby❤. Thank you

[@shirleyleichliter4487]

He's presious thank you for saving him😊

[@kielybrigid5233]

All you lovely carer's heartfelt gratitude and respect to all of you your love for these beautiful animals show's in every single video thanks to SWT but for you all these beautiful animals would be lost thank you for your time , help for all of nature that you save ♥️♥️🌎

[@gloriamariasuarezpinto6803]

Hermosos momentos recordables Gracias Señores cuidadores de la organización Sheldrick Trust ,cuidar los ojitos de todas estas criaturitas es importante para ellos DIOS los cuide acompañe y proteja siempre a todos ustedes señores cuidadores y a las criaturas 🙏

[@susycavaleiro1265]

It's amazing how something so small can grow to be huge and powerful. Thank you for taking such great care of these babies.❤❤🦏🦏

[@LittleToto]

Thank u guys 👊🏻👍🏻🦏

[@rkml59]

Sweetest baby I've seen today. 😍

[@Cucndnsgdhjffmddj]

He's beautifull!

[@ginadeacon9920]

Wondeful thank you to the whole Team involved, in Rescuing these babies 🤗🫶👏🦏💙

[@ErnestUngureanu]

Je vous félicite de tout mon cœur !!!

[@litaramjatan1364]

Erg lieffff💝💖💖💖💖😍💘🤗❤❤❤DANK JULLIE VAN ❤😇🙏GOD BLESS🤲

[@bachtran5533]

Just want to say Thank you Thank you so much for saving a beautiful innocent baby..God bless you all ❤🙏

[@elizabethburnham4692]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for all that you do for these animals!! ❤❤

[@stephaniegeorges3517]

So beautiful. I have never seen anything so beautiful, .❤❤❤❤

[@Gypsybunn]

❤😊 Thank u .. he's so vulnerable he surely would have been gone.The carers are so amazing, he's never alone God Bless ❤❤😊

[@KatzMeow268]

Sheldrick people we love what you do. Please make longer videos !!!

[@Sacredsaucemusic]

So adorable he is, and so precious to see him going from so frail and withdrawn to so sparky & alive!!!! Assante sana dear SWT❤️❤️❤️

[@yvonnemarshall6424]

So Beautiful chamboi ❤ Thank you love Yvonne mullion. Cornwall England

[@yvonnemarshall6424]

Oh im crying Poor little Baby ❤ and muma gone that worries me what hsppened to her Poachers Terrible Big Thank to everyone rescueing this most adorable Baby Rhino ❤ May He grow Big Strong 🦏❤ Yvonne mullion cornwall England

[@hestercastlemansa2976]

The carers are so loving and attentive! Wonderful!

[@ayakatamariam4915]

trop beau et mignon on craque devant lui et merci aux gardiens de lui donner beaucoup d amour merci pour ce sauvetage