In the depths of northern Tsavo East a unique baby was born; a baby elephant strengthening the bond between the wild herds of Tsavo and the orphaned elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The Ithumba Unit's second wild-birth was sealed twenty-three months ago between twelve year-old Yatta and a young wild bull of twenty-six years. 'Yetu', which in Swahili means 'ours' was born on the 19th January 2012 and is a beautifully wild and healthy addition to a growing herd of elephants bridging the gap between the human and animal worlds. She is not only a symbol of hope for the future of elephants in an increasingly hostile human-world but a sign of balance between nature and mankind.
Read more on the DSWT website: http://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/updates/updates.asp?ID=396
Wonderful sight. Congratulations to all of the caring people at DSWT....
jeanwye 2 weeks ago
Its beautiful to see this images, thank you so much for posting them! And what really overwhelms me is to see the faces and smiles of the keepers, its perfectly clear that these people absolutely love animals. Much respect! I love you all.
TheProgressiveHead 2 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Animal babies are up and living life right after birth, YET we humans seem to think we are the smart ones! This is lovely to watch. Thank you.
onekinkstar 3 weeks ago
Princess Yetu.
MySignify 1 month ago
Little Princess Yatu: May she have a long and happy life with her family, human and elephant alike. I'm so happy for everyone!!!!!!!! Congratulations wonderful keepers all your dedication has paid off.
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MySignify 1 month ago
what a great success story! love the HD video, keep them coming :)
sn0wbunnny 1 month ago
awww, the keepers must be bursting with pride seeing the fruits of their labor in caring for an orphaned baby who grows up to have her own baby. The best thank you ever for the keepers :)
Terilyn04 1 month ago
This is what makes the work of those associated with the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage at Nairobi and it's "outposts" worthwhile . . . To see the once orphaned elephants with their own babies. Well done everyone.
AlisonSpittle 1 month ago 2
Wonderful video!!
weesock1 1 month ago
May Yatta be as prolific as Lissa. The Keepers couldn't look happier.
cambridgeratmom 1 month ago