The remarkable birth of twin elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park has galvanized conservation efforts and won over the hearts of animal lovers everywhere.
Peru, an almost forty-year-old elephant, had been trying to conceive for a long time in the hopes of helping the local elephant population survive. Kenneth Ole Nashu, a seasoned professional in the sector, had been leading a team of conservationists who had been closely observing her growth and providing the necessary assistance.
The conservation crew was happy to hear of Peru’s pregnancy, but it also created a sense of urgency. The roughly 40 elephants that lived in the park depended on a successful pregnancy. Their chances of surviving would be greatly increased if they had another Peruvian calf.