Maktao has always been a very chatty elephant! Here, we chart five years of conversations with our boy — from a blanket-clad baby roaring for his milk, to the Nursery’s ‘gentle uncle’ purring with delight. The final clip is of Maktao today, at our Umani Springs Reintegration Unit. It might seem like he’s at a loss for words, but his actions speak volumes: See how he gently taps his Keeper’s shoulder with his trunk? That’s his way of saying ‘thank you’ for the special moment. —— Video © Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #SWT #SheldrickTrust #MaktaoSWT #transformation #chatty #elephant #conversation