Melissa Navia Instagram – This here is Manda. Our lives crossed paths this past August, but he was rescued last December—orphaned by either drought or human-wildlife contact—and dubbed a Christmas miracle. A small elephant with a big heart. With long legs for his size and a fighting spirit I recognized at once, Manda stood out especially to me for the timing of his rescue, his inspiring tenacity, and his beautiful name. “Manda” is the name of a hill not far from where he was rescued by the @sheldricktrust in Tsavo West, Kenya, but in Spanish the verb “mandar” means “to send” and “quién manda” means “who’s in charge.” And so I got the message, took his lead, and am now a tiny part of his extraordinary life.
The world is a harsh place, but there are wonderful things happening every day, in all corners, thank to people who are making it so. Which is something uplifting to remind yourself of when so much feels dark. 🐘💫
What wildlife rescue & rehabilitation organizations do you support? Please share in the comments! | Posted on 27/Dec/2022 22:10:16
