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A Sheldrick photo

songbird — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:43:06 GMT

The tiny one in the picture is Lapa. Already, the Keepers have witnessed him getting a 'telling off' by his nannies who have their work cut out caring for him. He was born to Lenana, an orphan that was rescued, raised and returned to the wild. Standing by Lapa is his mum.

Re: A Sheldrick photo

jellyBEAN — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:56:19 GMT

@songbird wrote:
The tiny one in the picture is Lapa. Already, the Keepers have witnessed him getting a 'telling off' by his nannies who have their work cut out caring for him. He was born to Lenana, an orphan we rescued, raised and returned to the wild. Standing over Lapa is his mum.

My goodness, what a completely perfect little cutie pie.

How majestic are these animals? And they're very smart.

Re: A Sheldrick photo

Porcelain — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:59:59 GMT

@songbird wrote:
The tiny one in the picture is Lapa. Already, the Keepers have witnessed him getting a 'telling off' by his nannies who have their work cut out caring for him. He was born to Lenana, an orphan we rescued, raised and returned to the wild. Standing over Lapa is his mum.

Who is Lapa's mum? Is she in the wild or in this picture? Doesn't really matter since he is cute as a button no matter what. Just thought I'd ask.

Re: A Sheldrick photo

songbird — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:19:03 GMT

@Porcelain She's right by him. She was originally an orphan raised by the Sheldrick Trust. Orphan that were raised and went back to the wild, always bring back their babies to "show off"

Re: A Sheldrick photo

Porcelain — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:30:11 GMT

@songbird wrote:
@Porcelain She's right by him. She was originally an orphan raised by the Sheldrick Trust. Orphan that were raised and went back to the wild, always bring back their babies to "show off"

Oh! I get it now. Thank you for explaining.

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Spurt — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:53:42 GMT

What magnificient and smart animals....Thank you for sharing!

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Mz iMac — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:18:46 GMT

@songbird "an orphan we rescued, raised and returned to the wild."

Which country do you live in that has wild elephants?

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Boomernichols — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 20:58:09 GMT

@songbird Lapa is adorable! Elephants are wonderful at how they all pitch in to care for the offspring. Thanks for the baby picture.

Re: A Sheldrick photo

songbird — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:42:40 GMT

@Mz iMac Sorry that was typo. I certainly don't live in Kenya currently.

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juniors558 — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:28:55 GMT

Songbird1, nice shot. Thanks for sharing.