Chris Alton

Justice & reconciliation for all. Wildlife free from abuse, trophy hunting & poaching. Sustainable habitats.

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

@SheldrickTrust Dotts you are so handsome my boy. Thanks to the earth angels who are looking after you so well. 😁❤🐘

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Yes, they respond to their names 😀

[💜✌🏻☮️Peace.and.Love.II☮️✌🏻💜 @PeaceAndLoveTwo]

@SheldrickTrust Do the elephants know their names?

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

My dear boy, you are growing into an impressive bull, loving your life and family. 🐘😀♥️♥️♥️❤️

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

A reminder of how tiny Maktao once was! Rescued at just 3 months old, he was so tiny that he could fit in the back of a helicopter with room to spare! 6 years later, he’s definitely outgrown helicopters and is enjoying life on land at Umani Springs https://t.co/Kb4x2XSdKE

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

She is the Matriarch Emeritus and must check. You might be hiding some goodies from her. A wonderful display of mutual love & trust 🐘😆❤

[THULA THULA @THULATHULA1]

Just incredible ! Look what our legendary Nana does ! 😳😅
Only at Thula Thula ❤️🐘

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Ngasha is the best boot cleaner I know from experience. You are precious my boy, stay safe 😀🐘

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

Guess who's back after a 7-month hiatus? Our dear friend Ngasha, an orphan we rescued, raised & reintroduced into the wild. He made a surprise appearance this week, looking happy & healthy. Read all about the reunion: https://t.co/y5qiUpAQan

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

I hope he & Dotts rewild together. They will no doubt link up with each other due to their lifelong friendship 😀🐘❤

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

Statuesque Lasayen is a gentle, sensitive soul. He was rescued from a well in 2014 when he was 1 month old, & has spent the past ten years in our care. He’s on the cusp of reintegrating back to the wild (perhaps that’s what he’s contemplating here!)
https://t.co/3eNBn5Ocei

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Nana Matriarch emeritus! 😀🐘

[THULA THULA @THULATHULA1]

From my garden.. Nana leading the whole herd for a surprise visit at the house.
What a moment to capture on video and a pleasure to share with you all ❤️🐘🐘🙉
Happy Sunday from Thula Thula in Zululand 🥰

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

I can still remember when Mabula came & stood close to me & decided to have a snooze. Such an amazing experience. He answers to his name. 🐘❤

[THULA THULA @THULATHULA1]

Good morning to you too 🐘❤️

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

How adorable! Happy Valentine's day ❤😀

[THULA THULA @THULATHULA1]

Happy Valentine to all creatures on our planet today with this photo of the first first kiss of our little survivors Thabo and Ntombi, when they were a few months old in 2009. They are now 15 years old ❤️🦏🦏❤️

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

It is so obvious that these two share a strong bond. Nasalot is hesitant to leave. So wonderful that they have these refuges in the wild, to not only visit home but in times of need. A little "me" time with Benj from looking after her two larrikins Nusu & Noah 😀🐘

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

Gentle giants like Nasalot take our breath away. A suspected orphan of poaching, our team of Keepers raised her from a bitty baby until she was ready to return to the protected wild. She's a mum of two now, but she hasn't forgotten the human family who cared for her.

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

As it's Friday, I'm asking all my followers to please retweet this tweet to help my little bird account beat the algorithm and be seen!🙏😊
To make it worth sharing, here's a little ball of Starling outside my bathroom window. 😍
Thank you so much! 🙏♥️
#FridayRetweetPlease

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Pure evil!

[Christina @CWitvrouwen]

Please share far and wide, how in the world is this possible in this day and age, or in ANY DAY and AGE, this is barbaric, a terrified #fox dragged from her den thrown to a waiting pack of dogs... crying

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Daphne was a true visionary. She saw a problem & with compassion, sheer determination, sweat and perseverance persisted to bring about life saving change for all wildlife orphans. A true leader & inspiration 😀🐘

[Chris🦣Sand @ChrisSand20]

Dame Daphne Sheldrick 🐘❤

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Thank you for spoiling them. They are so precious 😀🐘

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

#BehindTheScenes at the Voi Reintegration Unit breakfast bar. Today's menu features yummy range cubes, a favourite snack among our special guests, Edie & Mweya’s ex-orphan herd!

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Kudos to the Nigerian government for stepping up to the plate! 😀🐘

[Elephant Protection Initiative @EPIAfrica]

Breaking News: Abuja #Nigeria, govt destroys its 2.5 tonnes ivory stockpile! Crushed into tiny fragments. 'A powerful message that #Nigeria doesn't tolerate illegal trade & is taking steps to protect remaining elephant population' says @JohnEScanlon. @EPIAfrica proud to work with @NESREANigeria & @WildAfricaFund on this. More to follow....

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Such a beautiful friendship, sharing their life together. It must have a positive impact on their emotional well-being 😀🐘

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

Happiness is having a brother who is always there for you ❤️ Mayan & Vaarti are two orphans who hail from Tsavo. Rescued months apart, they’ve come through thick & thin together. One day, they’ll go wild together too! Meet the rest of the Kaluku herd: https://t.co/tNm8MriWBW

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

Majestic & magnificent! 😀🐘

[Hannes Kächele @hannes_1961]

Yesterday near Amboseli, a well-fed Craig. He looks magnificent!

🎥 Lamak Sheikh

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

This looks like fun. What is extraordinary about this photo is that Mwitu is half Kenyan & half Ugandan. Her mother Mweya was rescued from Uganda. The 'Orphans Project' success is not limited to Kenya, but helping elephants worldwide. What a remarkable legacy @SheldrickTrust 😍🐘

[Sheldrick Wildlife Trust @SheldrickTrust]

We’re throwing ourselves into the New Year with a favourite clip of Eco & Mwitu (filmed 4 years ago). They are the offspring of orphans we rescued, raised, & rewilded. Thank you for being part of our herd, making joyous moments like this possible. https://t.co/tjJMQ7z3GJ

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

How true! 😀🐘

[Chris Alton @dncjalton]

I was completely in awe when Mabula stood beside me crossed his back legs & closed his eyes. He responds to his name. Looking forward to catching up with him. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 😀🐘

[THULA THULA @THULATHULA1]

Our Mabula the Great, 15 years ago.
Our most popular entertainer. Same strong character as his mother, the late Frankie
He is now our biggest bull with Mandla, who arrived at Thula Thula at 2 years old, 24 years ago.
Kids ! They grow so fast ! 😅🐘❤️
https://t.co/NYhcw3l4K3