Wild Orphans

Meet the orphan eight! A short glimpse of eight baby elephants who arrived at the nursery of the David Sheldrick Wildlife trust at the Nairobi National Park in Kenya, East Africa, in the summer of 1999 during a time of prolonged drought and increased ivory poaching.

Gerry Ellis, photographer and author of the book "Wild Orphans", chronicles their story over two long years beginning with the rescues of abandoned baby "ellies", and follows their upbringing by dedicated 24-hour surrogate human "mothers", the lessons the orphans learn, and ultimately, their release back into the wild.

Here is a short video that chronicles the trials and triumphs of the unforgettable "Wild Orphans".

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