Stories

IVORY AND INSECURITY

This event, organized by Save the Elephants, was held at the British High Commissioner's residence in Nairobi, Kenya on 18th Feb. It sought to raise awareness on the current elephant poaching crisis as well as drum up support towards the total ban of Ivor

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.