Elephant Carers: Angels in Disguise

This week i've been basically venting out on how humans have caused quite disarray in the elephant world. There are however a special breed of people who don't fit in this group and its only because they have decided that they aren't going to stand and watch as a species so special is wiped away. 

I've been going over and over in my mind on how i wanted this article to be. What words would i use to sum up the efforts done by so many people around the world who like me are passionate for these creatures? What would i say that has not yet been said about them? Truly, what can i say about people who put aside their fear, bundle up courage and daily go on the battle field to take care of these animals? I have always admired wildlife rangers. Now these people really bring to life Eleanor Roosevelt's words, " You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face..." I admire how in the face of danger they don't give up until the work is done. These are the men and women who in the face of elephants, are the true heroes and heroines.

Another group of people who i think deserve immense gratitude are those who establish elephant sanctuaries for the protection and care of these animals. I can point out a few and the first that comes to mind is the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust that is focused on not only the protection but of the preservation of endangered species, in particular elephants and black rhinos. Within the sanctuary is an elephant nursery where rescued orphan baby elephants are cared for until they are of age to be released back to the wild herds of Tsavo National Park.

I cannot fail to mention not for profit organisations such as WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and AWF (African Wildlife Foundation) that have contributed immensely to the conservation of wildlife with a focus on endangered species such as elephants. These organisations have not only helped in gathering resources and financing projects that protect these species but have been at the forefront of every action and have done so in best practice.

These and many other organisations the world over selflessly offer their time, effort and money to the protection of these species. Sometimes their works bear fruit, sometimes not. They are resilient and do not give up for they know that they cannot rest until the plight of wildlife is no longer hopeless. I salute them. They are indeed, angels in disguise. :)