Every wildlife center has the same dream, to one day release the animals that they are saving back into the wild where they belong. For Sheldrick Wildlife Trust that dream came true when they released Chaimu the elephant back into the wild. However, being in the wild did not diminish their relationship with the elephant. In fact, the elephant returned to its caretakers for a very special moment.
Elephant Returns To Caretakers For Special Moment
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust rescued Chaimu back in 2009. PEOPLE Magazine shared that the nonprofit had found her, "abandoned and weak." She was just a calf at the time. The wildlife center helped the elephant gather its strength back by keeping it at its "orphaned elephant nursery in Nairobi."
As she grew and became more independent, Chaimu was moved to their "Ithumba Reintegration Centre, where she gradually returned to the wild and found a herd of elephants to be her family." While that may seem like the end of their story with the elephant, Chaimu never forgot her caretakers.
In fact, she makes visits from time to time to greet them. This most recent time she brought a surprise with her, her first child. There is nothing cuter than a baby elephant. Not only did The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust get to meet Chaimu's baby, they got to watch her birth it.
The wildlife center shared that Chaimu came to them on September 24 and "stayed behind while her herd moved on to give birth to her first calf, a boy, steps away from the people who helped save her." It is like she knew she could trust them to watch over her during this miraculous and vulnerable time.
What Is Cuter Than A Baby Elephant?
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust shared the special moment as the elephant returns to her caretakers and of meeting Chaimu's baby to their Instagram. In the video, viewers can see the adorable elephant baby snuggling up next to his mama as she pushes him along in the herd. Part of the caption read, "Chaimu didn't grow up alongside her own mother, yet she is proving to be a confident and competent first-time mum."
The post continued, sharing how wild births are "the best testament to the success of our Orphan's project." The organization is extremely proud of Chaimu and are "so very honored " that she included them in this incredible milestone.
The internet is loving the adorable baby elephant just as much as the wildlife organization. One user commented on the video saying, "His little legs! My heart!" Another added, "I watched 10 times. How can anything be so beautiful and miraculous?"
A third chimed in, "What a miracle!! For so many reasons." Congratulations to Chaimu and The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for this incredible win.
