SHANGRALA'S
ELEPHANT
AND
OSTRICH
FRIENDS!
An elephant cub, Jotto, was only a month old when he was separated from his
mother and the rest of the herd. He fell into a well and after a few days
the rescue team of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust organization in Kenya
found him.
The team rescued Jotto out of the well and brought him to an elephant shelter
in Kenya, which specializes in the care of orphan elephants. They take care
of little elephants like Jotto, who socialize with other elephants in the park,
and eventually are released back to the wild.
But surprisingly, it wasn't an elephant who looked after little Jotto.
Here Is This Remarkable Friendship Story. Enjoy :)
Jotto actually connected with an ostrich named Pea. Pea was rescued in October 2014.
One day when the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust team were on their way to rescue
an elephant pup, they discovered Pea and her brother, who were in desperate
need of help.
Pea and her brother Pod grew together with the elephants in the reserve and
their situation soon improved. Pod was released into the wild a year later -
but Pea was pleased and happy with her new friends and refused to leave.
Pea enjoys being with the elephants and an orphan giraffe, Kiko, who also
lives in the reserve.
Orphaned elephants, especially those so young, often face the harshest of
realities. They struggle to find food, water, and safety without the guidance
of their mothers and the protection of the herd. For many, this could have been
the end, but for this little elephant, it was just the beginning of an
unexpected journey and friendship.
Although an Elephant-Ostrich friendship is not something you see every day, the
special relationship between Jotto and Pea proves that animals have the ability
to help one another recover - no matter their shape, species or gender.
Jotto and Pea showed that the strongest, special and heartwarming connection
grows from the most difficult moments and conditions.
It is said that animals, too, feel the pain of loss, and the ostrich, perhaps
understanding the elephant's plight, approached the young one cautiously,
offering its presence as a source of comfort. What followed was a bond that
transcended species, a companionship that would defy the rules of nature. The
elephant, once unsure and fearful, now found a sense of security in the
presence of this new, unexpected friend.
Share This Sweet Story
With All Your Friends! :)
SEE ALSO: Elephant Rescue!
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