Rokka and Manda Graduate to Voi | Sheldrick Trust

This move has been on our minds for quite some time. Rokka, the sole female in our little Kaluku herd, has blossomed into an excellent mini matriarch. As she grew older, however, it became increasingly clear that she was outgrowing Kaluku. She had started to pace in her nighttime stockade, despite a number of rooming rearrangements. Rokka has always been the nurturer, and we suspected it was time for a role reversal. At Voi, she would be under the wing of older females, in a bigger environment. Manda, Kaluku’s resident ‘big boy’, also craved broader horizons. He had sprouted into the largest bull at the unit, despite being more than a year younger than Vaarti and Mayan. As Manda's size increased, so did his ego. He was constantly pushing his weight around, much to the dismay of his peace-loving Kaluku counterparts. We knew Manda would benefit from bigger, older friends who would keep him stimulated… and keep his behaviour in check! Read the full story of their successful move, which marks the next chapter in their journey back to a fully independent wild life, at: https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.or... --- Established in 1977, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) operates the world’s most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program, rescuing and hand-rearing orphaned elephants and other animals that have lost their mothers, all too often as a result of human activity. But we do much more than this. Through our Aerial, Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, we safeguard the natural environment and provide immediate assistance to wild animals in need. We also secure irreplaceable wilderness areas so that animals will always have space to roam and work with local partners and communities to ensure people and wildlife can live alongside one another. More Information about the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust can be found on the website ▶ https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/ Adopt an Orphan in need ▶ https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.or... Facebook ▶   / sheldricktrust   Twitter ▶   / sheldricktrust   Instagram ▶   / sheldricktrust