An elephant calf is given enriched bottle milk at the sanctuary. AFP
An elephant calf is given enriched bottle milk at the sanctuary. AFP
An elephant keeper with a calf at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya. The sanctuary has been overwhelmed with rescue operations and the influx of orphaned and abandoned calves because of the drought in the conservancy. AFP
An elephant keeper with a calf at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya. The sanctuary has been overwhelmed with rescue operations and the influx of orphaned and abandoned calves because of the drought in the conservancy. AFP
A gamekeeper with an orphaned generuk calf at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu, Kenya. East Africa’s worst drought in 40 years is starving Kenya’s wildlife of its usual food and water sources while increasing human-wildlife conflict. AFP
A gamekeeper with an orphaned generuk calf at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu, Kenya. East Africa’s worst drought in 40 years is starving Kenya’s wildlife of its usual food and water sources while increasing human-wildlife conflict. AFP
Elephant keeper Kiapi Lakupanai rests next to orphaned calf Naesemare in the quarantine area at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. AFP
Elephant keeper Kiapi Lakupanai rests next to orphaned calf Naesemare in the quarantine area at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. AFP
A veterinary worker analyses samples from elephant calves in Samburu, Kenya. AFP
A veterinary worker analyses samples from elephant calves in Samburu, Kenya. AFP
Naesemare, who is a month old, was recently rescued after her herd abandoned her when she became stuck in a dry well. AFP
Naesemare, who is a month old, was recently rescued after her herd abandoned her when she became stuck in a dry well. AFP
A keeper prepares feeding bottles containing enriched milk to feed elephant calves at the sanctuary. AFP
A keeper prepares feeding bottles containing enriched milk to feed elephant calves at the sanctuary. AFP
The carcass of an adult elephant that died during the drought in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. AFP
The carcass of an adult elephant that died during the drought in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. AFP
Elephant keeper Kiapi Lakupanai and resident veterinarian Isaiah Alolo check on a calf at the sanctuary in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. AFP
Elephant keeper Kiapi Lakupanai and resident veterinarian Isaiah Alolo check on a calf at the sanctuary in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. AFP
An elephant calf at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Samburu, Kenya, where severe drought has not only put millions of people on the brink of starvation, but is also threatening the rich biodiversity in the region. AFP
An elephant calf at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Samburu, Kenya, where severe drought has not only put millions of people on the brink of starvation, but is also threatening the rich biodiversity in the region. AFP
A gamekeeper with a rescued generuk calf at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, in Samburu, Kenya. EPA
A gamekeeper with a rescued generuk calf at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, in Samburu, Kenya. EPA
Naesemare plays with a keeper at the sanctuary. EPA
Naesemare plays with a keeper at the sanctuary. EPA
Carers treat a wound on Naesemare's trunk. EPA
Carers treat a wound on Naesemare's trunk. EPA
Keepers feed rescued elephant calves at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. EPA
Keepers feed rescued elephant calves at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. EPA
Rescued elephant calves play in the sand at the sanctuary. EPA
Rescued elephant calves play in the sand at the sanctuary. EPA
Orphaned calf Naesemare plays with a keeper at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. EPA
Orphaned calf Naesemare plays with a keeper at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. EPA
Elephant calves walk after a feeding routine early in the morning at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. AFP
Elephant calves walk after a feeding routine early in the morning at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. AFP

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