Bua
Meaning of name: Talker
Current Age: 2 years old
Date of Birth (Approximate): December 25, 2022
Gender: Male
Reason Orphaned: Possibly human-elephant conflict
Rescue Date: October 25, 2024
Age at Rescue (Approximate): 1 year and 10 months old
Rescue Location: Hongwa Settlement (Okavango Panhandle)
Foster Me!
We were called to the Okavango Panhandle, several hours’ drive north of us, to check on a little male elephant roaming around alone in Hongwa village. Locals had seen him wandering with some of the residents’ cattle and donkeys.
Once this little fellow arrived at Elephant Havens, he let everyone know it—just trumpeting away. It was easy to choose a moniker for him, “Bua”, that translates to “Talker”. He is easily the most vocal elephant we have ever encountered—taking over that title from Seloko.
When he gets his bottle, he rumbles. When it’s empty, he rumbles. Whenever he feels like it, he rumbles. No matter where this little 2-year-old is on the property, when we hear trumpeting, we know it’s Bua saying, “Pay attention to me!” And, of course, we do.
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.