Orphaned baby elephant Merru is rescued | Sheldrick Trust

Rescued from the Meru region, Merru became trapped in a deep quarry on the edge of the Imenti Forest and was set upon by people who wanted to kill him for bushmeat. Fortunately, individuals got word to KWS and rangers stepped in to protect the battered and bruised baby.


** Update: Sadly Merru passed away on November 6th, 2018, likely as a result of the brain trauma sustained during the attack before his rescue. He shall forever remain in our hearts. Read more 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.

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