Amali has it all figured out! A few weeks ago, she could barely drink from a bottle; now, she’s holding it herself. The Keepers remake that Amali is a very self-sufficient young lady. She doesn’t have the same devoted following that Kapei enjoys among the older Umani girls, but she doesn’t mind. Instead, she has struck up firm friendships with the boys, particularly Maktao and Mwashoti. She has a knack for figuring out how to best navigate a new situation. Amali one of the many orphans rescued in last year’s drought. She was spotted by Wildlife Works, abandoned and on the brink of collapse. Given her slightly older age, her condition, and already stretched resources at the Nursery, we decided to bring her directly to our Umani Springs Reintegration Unit in the Kibwezi Forest. Amali means ‘hope’ in Swahili — and she is certainly a symbol of hope in a difficult time. To read her full story and watch her rescue, tap our link in bio/stories or visit: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/orphans/amali —— Video © Sheldrick Wildlife Trust #SheldrickTrust #SWT #AmaliSWT #UmaniSprings #elephant #KibweziForest @wildlifeworks