Lerai

About Lerai

• Gender: Female

• Age When Rescued: 8 Months

• Rescue Date: 15 July 2020

• Rescue Location: Sosian

• Reason Orphaned: Separated

• Distinguishing Feature: Her round belly!

Lerai’s Rescue

We know little about Lerai’s past, except that she was found alone at only 3 months old in Sosian Ranch region. There were no elephant herds spotted for days. A scared, anxious little calf was then brought to us at Reteti on the 15th of July 2020. Her background is still a big mystery to us all, but her patient, determined, gentle nature we believe was the driving force that kept her safe until she was rescued by the team.

Lerai Today

Lerai’s distinctive graceful nature easily separates her from the rest of the nursery group. She loves exploring on her own, and will often stay behind at the sanctuary when the herd goes on bush walks. When it comes to feeding times, she walks in slowly and patiently waits for her turn to drink. She is usually last to drink, and very happy to do so.

She quietly observes the herd and is sociable with everyone. Her gentle energy is a wonderful complement to the boisterous characters she lives amongst at Reteti. She has a soft spot for the keepers and particularly loves Lemarash. Lemarash took care of her from the moment she arrived at Reteti, and she hasn’t left his side since.

What is included in your adoption?

• A digital, sharable Adoption Certificate - making your foster parent-hood official!

• A Social Media Starter Pack, with videos and photos which you can use to share the news about becoming a #RetetiFosterParent

• Quarterly email updates about your foster elephant

• Updated exclusive online photo album

Please note:
Multiple adoptions of individual elephants enable us to cover the costs of caring for all 46 elephants at Reteti; your contribution will help us cover the cost of milk, the keepers, veterinary cost and other essentials your elephant needs.