World Elephant Day kisses from our newest baby in blue — Taroha! We have been waiting quite some time to share this special elephant’s tale. Taroha’s rescue in March, when KWS rangers spotted a lone, year-old, elephant calf close to Lake Jipe in Tsavo West National Park. He was still milk-dependent and far too young to be without his mother. At first, we were cautiously optimistic about Taroha. But then, he took a worrying dip. His condition crashed and his ears curled in, which is always a telltale sign of poor health. Still we forged on, taking the victories and setbacks in equal measure. It was during this time that a very special friendship was cemented in Taroha’s life. Because of his fragile state, he was partnered up with tiny Mokogodo, the youngest orphan elephant at the Nursery. Clad in their matching blue blankets, they became an unlikely couple and an inseparable pair. Where Mokogodo is feisty and definitive, Taroha is calm and easy-going. She is the ringleader, he is happy to be led. We have no doubt that this friendship helped pull Taroha through his darkest times. What better time to introduce Taroha than #WorldElephantDay, a day dedicated to securing a future for our planet’s largest animals! This is just the beginning of Taroha’s story — one that, all well, will continue to unfold for many, many decades to come. You can celebrate #WorldElephantDay and become part of Taroha’s by adopting him. To learn more, visit: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/taroha (link in bio) #elephants #babyelephant #blanket #animals #wildlife #animalrescue #sheldrickwildlife #nairobi #kenya #tsavo #lakejipe #nature #wild #sheldrickwildlifetrust