The Rescue of Kithaka | Sheldrick Trust

This tiny newborn male calf was orphaned during the morning of 20th November, 2011, apparently left by his mother when she and her herd were chased out of an area of human settlement near the Ruiri outpost in the lower Imenti Forest. The calf wandered into an adjacent village searching for company from whence KWS Rangers rescued him. Due to the terrain and dense forest conditions reuniting him with his herd would prove impossible, and so we were contacted by the Senior Warden Mount Kenya with the news of a rescue. The calf was transported to the Lewa airfield so that the baby could be airlifted from there to the Nairobi Nursery, arriving in torrential rain, well after dark.
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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Cuteness overload. What a sweet baby boy 🐘 xx truly loved by all around him ♡

[@samvednadivyakesaath9196]

Who did not like it? Crazy people! Such a heart touching video. Really humanity is still alive! Thanks team for your wonderful effort!

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The Poachers Gang didn't like it

[@putalukuttan]

It feels so lovely and peaceful when I see the trainer play with the little guy amidst all those elephants in the end.. :-) I had tear-eyes....We are so blessed to live among such kind humans, and such lovely animals..

[@beansfriend7033]

This just popped up in my recommendations. I visited Sheldrick (the Nairobi nursery) at about the time this was filmed, and I loved Mutara! What a kind lady she was - I hope she and her herd are still doing well.

[@donaldsweaney8794]

Good timing. Mutara just a baby boy of her own on March 8, 2022. She is living independently in the Ithumba area with a few of her girlfriends from the nursery days. DSWT does great work.

[@marialperez1773]

@@donaldsweaney8794 Thank you for the update. God bless you and all.

[@mikefoster8506]

The DSWT have been doing amazing work in Kenya for years. They deserve a Nobel Prize.

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[@deenibeeniable]

The more I know of elephants & their mothers, the more it hurts to see a tiny baby alone in the world. It is so young it doesn't know what it misses.

[@elizabethadams2113]

Elephants are just special and so precious. They are so intelligent and compassionate. I love how the other orphans love the tiny new arrival. I love watching infants explore with their trunks, I would love to work with these animals. God bless all these people who save these precious babies!

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Thank you for helping these wonderful creatures. God bless you each and every one. You are all angels from almighty.

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Hola hola !! Que hermosa labor de rescatar Bebés Elefantitos 👍🤗🐘❤️🥰.seguramente este Bebé 🐘 ya tiene 9 años

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God Bless you guys !!!

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Just like a baby kicking and don’t want to go . That’s so cute❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Elephants are incredible intilligent, sensitive and wise animals. They should be protected a lot more. They deserve the planet more than most humans!

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This is so sweet. I am glad to see this little guy was rescued!! Well done everybody :)

[@Colstonewall]

That's GREAT!!! I'm glad there are people like you to help these animals that need it.

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Nice job Congratulations to you all

[@barbaradean6424]

They are the most beautiful of all animals...

[@donnajarvis9542]

I just love how these gentlemen are so dedicated to these most wonderful creatures.

[@Terilyn04]

wow, that sure is an itty bitty baby elephant... thank you for rescuing it. I hope it grows healthy and strong :)

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Que maravillosa labor hacen esta organización que protegen a los elefantes que Jehová los bendiga 🙏❤️

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Good Grief The Babe is So Tiny, Precious & Absolutely Beautiful.. All of You are Such Wonderful, Caring & Blessed People!! Thank-You!! 💗 🐘 💗

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This was the sweetest video. I love watching man helping animal and in return the animals help each other. Just a great job. Thanks to the people who do this.

[@kimopuppy]

If more humans understood just how intelligent and emotional most animals are they would be treated differently

[@thetngon3285]

Yeah But they are abused by most human who don't try to understand their innocence. Using their skin and fur as accessaries, eating their meat, breeding wild animals like slow loris as a pet and doing so many shitty things to animals. More people need to learn about humanity. :'(

[@writerconsidered]

+David Good yes and no. Humans have a hard time treating humans well nevermind animals. The bottom line is this, humans who treat other humans well treat animals well too. transversely speaking humans who treat humans badly also treat animals badly.

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Thank you very much to these people for the good job that they use to do

[@srmsagargupta]

My greatest respect to all those people who are kind and loveable towards innocent animals. Thank you guys for being so kind

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Thank you for helping this precious little elephant. God bless you all!

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[@justkerry173]

And because of you wonderful people, he is now 12 and at Ithumba. You are amazing!

[@donnajarvis9542]

To do this there must be love. Thank you to all.

[@meilinpang6562]

Thank you for what you do and do a wonderful job to rescue those awesome animals! 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

[@SkunkFLoes]

Great Job everyone! Thank you for your work !!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Wonderful story! What a sweet little fellow! Thank you all for saving him, you are my heroes!!

[@lowesonia8551]

Thankyou your work is so important in this World with too many problems . Very proud of the good side of humanity you show . You are men with souls

[@dearnapst]

He is just adorable

[@evangelista6442]

my gratitude for all this supporters,so sweet**

[@jamesmeadows4479]

You men have a place in heaven already for helping these animals they just can’t talk to tell you envy you

[@caddyjoint96]

I can't get enough elephant -- such inspiring creatures.

[@LittleLulubee]

Thank you so much. I've watched this video so many times over the years. It breaks my heart to know these amazing animals are being killed. But it fills me with hope to know that wonderful people like you are helping them. Elephants are some of the most awesome, amazing creatures on earth. May they live forever in peace

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[@kriskal8503]

Love these videos. Keep doing what you are doing and someday when people like me are done with schooling I hope to help in your wonderful work with a donation. Thank you for helping to preserve Africa's nature.

[@mohamedr2800]

There are so much of kindness n good people in this world and thats the reason God Almighty is blessing this world n protecting rest of us

[@Automedon2]

There is a lot of good in the world but are there enough good people to undo all the evil that other humans do?

[@lotstodo]

Poor little guy, didn't know they were there to help. You can feel the love though.

[@whalesong999]

Dear Keepers - What gentle and loving hands you have and are..! Bless you all.

[@brandtmccall5184]

Thank-you to all people whom are advocating with love for elephants, a very special species we share this planet with. May poaching stop for ever.

[@nne823]

Thnks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ubaracist7078]

You all are such beautiful people for the work you do . You love these beautiful creatures and it shows.

[@Mustang-yv9mo]

so many people love him and still they call him an orphan.

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Best adaptation of an orphan baby elephant I ever seen. The handlers have done a praise worthy job. I wish they take care of themselves due to the danger involved in this beautiful risky job.

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[@zalialyon1853]

Trolls pfft!! I really liked the comforting rubs the carers gave her in the plane..it looked like all the elephants loves the this care giver..to you guys it's not only a job..you can see the have for these great animals..thanks for sharing

[@theresaprice310]

He is so tiny and innocent and sweet

[@fitrikumala6933]

Thank you for your hard work and care for the elephants :)

[@ummunaima6286]

Thank you for your service.

[@slb12345vrs]

I am glad that there are people who are taking care of this wonderful crature. They have the right to be safed and to live, just as we people have the right to be saved and live. Thank you.

[@graziellagiorgio3691]

Ma quanto sono meravigliosi, stupendi, dolcissimi ds riempire fi coccole baci e carezze.

[@MsManeldias]

What a wonderful work these people do to save the magnificient animals such as these Elephants are Priceless. My hat is off to ALL of you compassionate & loving people.

[@goleniloo]

thank you for your great job it's humbling

[@applecore17]

Adorable baby and loving surrogate moms, but I am particularly impressed by the gentleness and dedication of all of the kind men involved in the baby's rescue.

[@lunkis3233]

You guys are heroes..

[@mariaunsworth7284]

This is so beautiful and show's how intelligent these animals are.

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[@sanamreza6557]

Kithaka is so adorable. yes u all are really the true unspoken heroes of this world!

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[@ritagugola3887]

Bravissimi!! Complimenti e onore a tutti quelli che svolgono questa missione d'amore

[@harbingerjitkaur923]

Ohh so heart touching u ppl deserve lot f respect i m a big fan f jublani herd n urs love u all

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[@barbsdogs]

Thanks to everyone who made this happen. You are all very special!!!!

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These animals push my buttons so much XXX I can't tell you

[@steveharvey4245]

So wonderful the world has heroes! And heroines! Thank you for saving the baby :)

[@momthegreatest]

These videos melt our hearts.This is a great service.....

[@albertogaytan8598]

this really proves that animals truly do have feelings and i hate it when people say they dont

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GOD BLESS THE KEEPERS, WHO RISK THEIR LIVES TO KEEP ANIMALS SAFE

[@lunaluck1060]

How can anyone not love such a beautiful baby? He is in good hands as he's being caressed a lot by the other elephants. Thank you for posting this video!

[@patriciasmith6894]

love all the hard work you do to save them, God bless you, stay safe.

[@devleigh]

Thank you for your commitment to these beautiful creatures.

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The Keepers of these beautiful creatures are truly very brave, courageous and very giving, they are truly heroic in their daily duties and should be recognized as such. Thank you for your hard and rewarding work!!!

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Thank God there are people who care.

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[@GG_Booboo]

Wow! I love the DSTW team! I've adopted Jotto and love seeing his updates!

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Poor cute baby 😘🐘🍀♥🙏

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Thank You For All You Do.

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[@Colstonewall]

That is awesome!!! You should be proud of yourself.

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These people deserve awards.

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+Lee Seul Hee they deserve an oscar for best rescue in africa

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[@robynlarkin3604]

This is a very good feeling film clip. I loved it and are so thankful there are wonderful soles out there to look after such amazing creatures. Thank you

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Thank you, you kind wonderful people!!! Kithaka is so happy you saved her life!!

[@cacatr4495]

*his life

[@janieb.3688]

Our Animals are so precious!! These Animals do not deserve to be forgotten!! Every month I choose different organizations for a donation that are so important for their care and Survival! This is one of thousands that need us! All animals are Important and deserve our support!! If not for Support these Beautiful Animals will be submitted to cruelty that is surely not deserved!! Vulnerability is not a crime!

[@sn0wbunnny]

omg he's soooooooo tiny & cute!!!!

[@muralidharanrajagopalan8567]

What a rescue truly to be thanked above all he watching this wonderful rescue. Excellent humans and team work i pray god t bless you all

[@ScottStLouis-ox4qw]

U guys rule. Respect from Canada. We need more people like you guys in this world.

[@kathrinelisbjerg345]

My biggest dream is to rescue baby elephants like Kithaka.

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[@LMFCROFT]

I am proud to be his sponsor and to have seen him at the orphanage when I was in Nairobi. Will be going back this year to see him.

[@arianetinga8228]

un grand merci pour tout ce que vous faites pour sauver ces petits éléphanteaux

[@davidparker9165]

I can't help it but I'm tearing up right now. So wonderful. If only this type of attractive animal could teach humans about humans.

[@lindasturm699]

This is wonderful. Thank you for all your work! God bless you.

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[@victoriavargas7935]

Beautiful... I am looking forward to helping your cause.

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[@gizofmoe]

If only humans were as kind and gentle with their own as elephants...

[@prasadhl7184]

I really admire their concern towards baby elephant.

[@Terri_MacKay]

Watching Kithaka with Mutara at the nursery was so precious...it was so beautiful watching Kithaka hugging her leg with her trunk...obviously she feels safe and loved with her.

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[@indraneesenanayake2092]

Congratulations you have done an excellent job rescuing such a Majestic little baby. There should be a law to punish any human who ill treats or kills wild animals. God bless all those who are involved in the protection of all those beautiful creatures.

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GODBLESS y'all with GODLY heart for these big timid animals--my respect and admiration!!!..thanks for this video--

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