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David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

We exist to protect wildlife in Kenya and to ensure a sustainable future for all wildlife and communities. Find out more: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

Latest Posts From David

The baby elephant who almost lost his foot

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

The baby elephant who almost lost his foot

Ivory poaching isn't the only threat to elephant populations across Africa.

How We Can Save Elephants Right Now

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

How We Can Save Elephants Right Now

Two years on from the first International March for Elephants, organized by our iworry campaign, our staff will be marching shoulder to shoulder with other concerned citizens this weekend, calling for a total ban on all ivory sales and more investment in boots on the ground to tackle poaching.

We Will Make Sure Blind Rhino Feels Safe And Loved

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

We Will Make Sure Blind Rhino Feels Safe And Loved

Today, on World Rhino Day, there are estimated to be 5,000 black rhino left in the world, a tiny number for a prehistoric looking animal that has inhabited the world for millions of years.

Ivory Poachers Are Not The Only Humans Killing Elephants

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Ivory Poachers Are Not The Only Humans Killing Elephants

It's been two years since our iworry campaign released a report warning the world that one elephant was being killed every 15 minutes by ivory poachers.

How To Save An Elephant Who Has Been Shot For Ivory

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

How To Save An Elephant Who Has Been Shot For Ivory

Across Africa, one elephant is killed every 15 minutes by ivory poachers.

Motherly Ostriches Teach Baby Elephants How To Charge

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Motherly Ostriches Teach Baby Elephants How To Charge

In October 2014, the DSWT rescue team was called to rescue a tiny, infant orphaned elephant from the Milgis in Northern Kenya.

3 Elephant Victims We Can Never Forget

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

3 Elephant Victims We Can Never Forget

There are estimated to be just 350,000 elephants remaining in Africa but at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, we believe individuals matter.

Scared Baby Elephant's Cries Saved Him From Drowning

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Scared Baby Elephant's Cries Saved Him From Drowning

It was Rapa's frightened cries that first alerted the local community to his presence.

Over 1,000 People Have Died Doing This Elephant Protector's Job

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Over 1,000 People Have Died Doing This Elephant Protector's Job

Meet Stephen.

Lions Can Make So Much More Money Alive Than Dead

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Lions Can Make So Much More Money Alive Than Dead

The killing of Cecil the lion, a magnificent 13-year old and an icon in Zimbabwe, has justifiably outraged the world.

Days-Old Baby Elephant Separated From Mama Gets The Best Reunion

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Days-Old Baby Elephant Separated From Mama Gets The Best Reunion

Getting soaked and muddy was part of a great days' work for our keepers at the Voi Reintegration Center, Kenya, who were called to help a tiny calf on July 19, that had fallen into a water trough overnight at the Sentrim/Tarhi camp.

Baby Elephant Who Survived Spear Attack Takes His First Steps

By David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Baby Elephant Who Survived Spear Attack Takes His First Steps

Last month, we shared with you the shocking rescue of Simotua, an elephant calf that had been attacked by poachers.