Boteti
Named after: Boteti River
Current Age: 1 year and 8 months old
Date of Birth (Approximate): February 27, 2023
Gender: Female
Reason Orphaned: Drought
Rescue Date: October 27, 2023
Age at Rescue (Approximate): 8 months old
Rescue Location: Boteti, outside Kumaga Game Reserve
Foster Me!
The drought in Botswana has sadly taken the lives of many elephants this year, Boteti’s mother included. There just isn’t enough water for wildlife, no matter how far they roam. Sadly, when Mom died of heat stroke she left 8-month-old Boteti behind.
Just days after rescuing two other orphans, we travelled 180km southeast to the edge of the Kumaga Game Reserve to rescue this precious little girl. She is named “Boteti” after the Boteti River near where she was found. With plenty of milk to drink and lots of love from the handlers and the herd, she is now doing well at the orphanage
FOSTER AN ELEPHANT FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL.
For just $100 annually, our foster parents receive by email:*
Foster certificate with the name, photo and details of your orphan
Updates on their care and progress
*Emailing these items saves us money on printing and postage, so we can ensure every dollar you donate goes directly to the elephants.
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Please call 972-620-2523 if you have any questions about fostering.