kithaka update

i know it's been a few months since i last gave you an update on my little kithaka, but don't worry he's doing great! he is still the "little "bonsai" nursery bull, kithaka who at one year old is a miniature elephant, continues to thrive and is now growing.   he is a great nursery favourite with the mind and personality of one his age, and who enjoys showing off to entertain the audience during the public viewing hour. he is also now the star player at the public viewing hour, rolling in the dust and showing off to the crowd who really enjoy him because of his tiny size. he is a very happy boy now!   he cruises up and down the cordon giving any visitor who reaches out to touch him a "shove". all are amazed at his strength and their laughter induces him to show off all the more!  kithaka is also being fully occupied in a supervisory role over all the new arrivals.

kithaka getting some love from an older orphan

the nursery herd

kithaka & friends helping themselves to milk when the keepers weren't looking.

kithaka enjoying playing in the mud.

also in my monthly update was a water colour painted by angela sheldrick, here are the last few i've gotten. isn't it sweet...