Maarifa's Rescue | Sheldrick Trust

Just days old, this tiny baby white rhino had become trapped in a muddy pool, and attempts by her mother to extract her were failing. Fortunately a routine KWS security patrol encountered them, and seeing the situation was only getting worse for the struggling baby, they intervened to save the calf. Sadly however, despite repeated attempts, they were unable to reunite the calf with its mum and baby's condition weakening, and clearly in need of nourishment and care, KWS made the decision to fly her to our Nursery in Nairobi National Park - the Park itself a sanctuary for white and black rhinos.

** Update: It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the devastating loss of Maarifa, who passed away on the morning of Monday 25th March 2019. Her passing was quick and came despite veterinary care - early indications are that she died as a result of hypovolemic shock, brought on by a type of colic. She was so dearly loved by us and all her Keepers, as well as by her hundreds of foster-parents throughout the world. Read more: https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/loss-of-maarifa
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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