A rescued elephant was filmed in Kenya, drinking water from a pipe used to create pachyderm mud pools.
Lemeki is an orphan elephant that was raised in the care of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Neonate Nursery in Tsavo Conservation area, Nairobi, Kenya.
After being swept downstream by the Mara River during a flood, she was saved as a newborn.
Elephants have a habit of drinking water from the hose that is used to create mud baths.
Lemeki, an elephant orphan, was raised by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in their Neonate Nursery, Nairobi, Kenya, by the Tsavo Conservation Area.
Some of the other elephants attempt to wrestle with Lemeki to grab the water hose from her
Luckily, this experience has not made her turn off water. She loves to savor the stuff and drink it by its hosefuls.
Elephants will drink water wherever it is available, including muddy pools. However, this intelligent pachyderm prefers to drink the fresh, crystal-clear water right from the hose.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s caregivers use the hosepipes for creating mud baths in soil.
Lemeki has always been drawn to it, often leading to tug-of-war with her orphans about who gets to drink it.
According to Lemeki’s keepers, she is loud, boisterous and a complete clown. She is a lover of attention and demands it. Her outsized personality overwhelms everyone she comes across.
At this point, she is still entirely dependent on her caregivers to provide milk, security, and a nurturing presence. But, when she gets older, Lemeki will return to the wild in a protected environment.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, East Africa’s oldest conservation organization, has rescued more than 220 orphaned elephants to date.
She is still dependent upon her caregivers for milk and security. But, when she gets older, Lemeki can be released back into the wild in a protected environment.
Keepers of Lemeki said that Lemeki is loud, boisterous, and a complete fool. She is very affectionate and demanding of attention. Her large personality makes it impossible for anyone to ignore her.