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She never forgot

songbird — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:40:33 GMT

Today in the "Dodo" I read about the elephant Luijuk. She was found all alone at 5 months and taken back to rehabilitation camp. Eventually she was taken back to the wild. She thrived, but every month she went back to visit the people who saved her. This past September she came back with brand new baby girl Lily. She was only born hours before. Elephants of course never forget. And Luijuk proudly showed Lily off. Allowing them to touch her. Here is a video of the event & pics.

https://www.thedodo.com/in-the-wild/elephant-introduces-newborn-calf-to-her-rescuers

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:42:30 GMT

Constant confirmation that animals are sentient beings. @songbird thank you for this heart warming share.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:56:32 GMT

How sweet!!

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Zey4x — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:05:24 GMT

like an elephant I never forget fortunately for some I forgive...

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luvzchiz — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:13:42 GMT

@songbird @Thank you for posting this. My eyes are leaking happy tears. How beautiful.

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Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:25:12 GMT

@songbird Thank you for sharing this! Wasn't that beautiful? It happened at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) in Kenya.

I have "adopted" an elephant there for the past 4 years, that's one way to support their magnificent work. The elephants get very attached to their Keepers, as they are called. Keepers even sleep with orphaned baby elephants when they are first rescued because elephants go through such emotional trauma when they are orphaned. They have separate rooms for all of them, and are covered in blankets to serve as the warmth they would have gotten from their mother. The goal is to introduce all of them back to the wild. It's all so incredible.

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jellyBEAN — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 12:58:58 GMT

Elephants are one of the most majestic animals on this planet. The momma bringing her little baby back to her caretakers was so precious. I guess in some little pockets on this planet, Heaven does exist here on earth as demonstrated by these beautiful creatures.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:32:52 GMT

@songbird

Thanks for posting this ..... how sweet !

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Drythe — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:10:34 GMT

@songbird

Thank you for sharing this special story. It is wonderful to see a happy, loving life for this baby girl and her baby.

As others have said ~. Happy tears 🤣

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jubilant — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 09:34:15 GMT

I'm so glad you shared this with us. Elephants are amazing majestic creatures. I love watching them. It's so sweet that it was important to her to share her life with those that shared their lives with her.

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Ketra — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 10:09:06 GMT

@Zey4x wrote:
like an elephant I never forget fortunately for some I forgive...

@Zey4x You are a wise woman.😊

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Skyegirl21 — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 10:13:53 GMT

Thanks for sharing this heart-warming story. I revere elephants also and support the Elephant Sanctuary here in The US, in Tennessee!

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MoJoV — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 14:42:17 GMT

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
Thanks for sharing this heart-warming story. I revere elephants also and support the Elephant Sanctuary here in The US, in Tennessee!

Yes! The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is one of my favorite charities. Been giving to them for years. There are so many wonderful stories connested there. I'm so happy we share a reverence for elephants.

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MoJoV — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 14:46:59 GMT

@songbird Thank you for sharing this! I can't see an elephant without tears coming to my eyes,they are so so special.

Last year for my birthday my daughter took me to a place where you can interact with elephants. I had the privilege of washing one and petting 4 elephants. An unforgettable experience with gentle,intelligent creatures.

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songbird — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 16:24:02 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:
@songbird Thank you for sharing this! I can't see an elephant without tears coming to my eyes,they are so so special.
Last year for my birthday my daughter took me to a place where you can interact with elephants. I had the privilege of washing one and petting 4 elephants. An unforgettable experience with gentle,intelligent creatures.

Elephants remember you by your scent. All humans have smell that are totally different from each individual. If you are in a group of people, the elephant will come up to you (if you encountered that elephant before) They will remember you as an indvidual

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depglass — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:13:59 GMT

This post gave me instant goosebumps, my form of tears, I guess.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:18:55 GMT

@phoenixbrd Yes they are smart and never forget. Unlike many humans who could certainly learn a little something from all animals.

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Brisky — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 17:30:52 GMT

Songbird1, Love this! Thanks😊

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Spurt — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 01:04:59 GMT

@songbird

Thank you for sharing that heartwarming story....

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tweetyblaise — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:47:34 GMT

@songbird Thank for this wonderful story!❤️💛💚💙💜