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Ami VitaleMeet Naomi Lechongoro, one of the earliest keepers at Reteti, entrusted with caring for elephants like Kapai and Lemorijo. Her village's trustees recognized her need to support her impoverished family and selected her for the keeper role when Reteti was established by the community. Over the years, keepers like Leshong’oro developed a deep bond with the elephants through feeding and care. "When you feed an animal, they begin to like you and eventually become comfortable enough to love you," she explained. "And when that love is reciprocated, it's truly beautiful." The orphaned elephants soothed Naomi, even in her saddest moments. "The elephants replace so much that is lost in me," she reflected. "Seeing them happy and free gives me hope for my own future, believing that life can improve." Check out my instagram for more info!@RetetiElephants #nikonpro #nikonambassador #elephants #wildliferescue #climatechange #communityconservation #indigenous #wildlifeprotection #kenya #savetheelephants #elephantsanctuary #conservationsuccess #reteti
On the profile · Jul 11, 2024, 16:48