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New Anti-Poaching Vehicle for Tsavo’s Big Tuskers

Kenya’s last remaining Great Tuskers received a boost as Save the Elephants presented the Kenya Wildlife Service with a new Toyota Landcruiser vehicle modified and equipped as an anti poaching vehicle dedicated to their defence.

Saba Douglas-Hamilton on Cherie’s death

Saba Douglas-Hamilton of Elephant Watch Safaris gives her first-hand account of the bittersweet story of Cherie, a female elephant from Samburu, and her orphaned calf Sokotei.

Cherie’s calf Mourning

Cherie finally died this evening after a long stomach illness. Her calf, a 5-month old male, survives her.

David talks about Cherie

David Daballen, Head of Field Operations for Save the Elephants, describes the heartrending dilemma posed by a sick female elephant named Cherie and her 5-month old baby.

Koitalel, RIP

David Daballen, Head of Field Operations for STE, describing Koitalel's last moments.