Orphaned elephant, Sunshine, explores her new home at elephant orphanage, HERD

Our little fighter woke up yesterday to a beautiful sunrise, and her new home. She took a walk around the orphanage with Adine and Lammie and looked curiously on towards the Jabulani elephant stables.

It was during these moments that Adine decided to name her. Her little soul just reflected such innocence and purity in the light of the morning sun. World, meet Sunshine!

Her wounds are still severe and need a lot of ongoing treatment throughout the day, but she woke up active and curious, which is a great sign. She drank her morning milk bottle with a bit of a battle, understandably as she has such a sore little mouth from the wounds left by the ghastly snare that almost killed her. But we are glad she was drinking as her fluid intake is crucial.

Our vet came to revisit her yesterday afternoon.
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Thank you to everyone for all your love and support for Sunshine and the HERD Team