Twin elephants’ birth in Amboseli National Park sparks conservation enthusiasm. Peru, a nearly forty-year-old elephant, had been striving to conceive to aid the local elephant population’s survival. Kenneth Ole Nashu, a seasoned conservationist, closely monitored her progress, recognizing the urgency for another calf to boost the herd’s chances.
Peru’s pregnancy faced challenges, as veterinary tests were limited, and her age raised concerns. When Peru showed distress, Nashu called for help due to the herd’s protective behavior.
Despite round-the-clock efforts, Peru’s illness remained a mystery until she unexpectedly gave birth to twins. While joyous, one calf had a serious wound, demanding immediate attention from the veterinary team, who tirelessly tended to it, ensuring its full recovery.
The birth of these rare twins fosters hope for the local elephant population and highlights Amboseli’s conservation efforts. Nashu and his protégé, Aziz, remain dedicated to their mission, ensuring the calves’ well-being and the protection of these magnificent creatures.
The twins’ story showcases the dedication and collaboration of those striving to safeguard endangered animals and their habitats, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts.
What was this for and why a bottom shelf
Most homes built in the early to mid-1900s have a small shelf built into the wall in the kitchen or hallway. If you live in an old house, this may be the case. If you didn’t think much of this, you might have asked yourself why it was there. Yes, there was a reason for putting it there!
A phone niche is what that small shelf is called. People used landlines to talk to each other before cellphones. That seems like a very long time ago now. A lot of homes were built with just one space for the phone. A lot of them had a small shelf or drawer above or below the phone where you could put address or phone books. It seems so old-fashioned to even think about an address book these days!
Most people no longer have landlines and only use cellphones these days. But you can use this phone niche in different ways if your home has one! For decoration, you could buy an old phone and put it there. If you want, you could even use it. It’s big enough to hold books or other home decor items. You could also put a bunch of small plants in pots in the niche. There are many choices, and it’s up to you!
While I love how convenient new homes are, I also love how old homes have little details that make them unique. The house we live in is very old, so old that the idea of a phone niche was a long time away. Does your house have a place for the phone? If so, I’m very envious!
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