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Every parent knows the struggle it can sometimes be to get the kids to bed. Apparently baby elephants are no different.

"Babies Lenny and Sulwe are more than ready for a little shut-eye, but instead they decide to fight sleep… and each other!

Nanny Enkesha may look a bit out of her depth, but she has the patience of a saint and knows the youngsters will give up eventually. (As they did, but not before lots more teetering and tottering, rumbling and tumbling.)" - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Global report stresses on role of wild animals, #rewilding in #wetland conservation

The study, released on #WorldWetlandsDay, outlines impactful evidence that reintroducing and protecting key wild animal species could be a game-changer in tackling #ClimateChange, #biodiversity loss, #InvasiveSpecies control, and #WaterSecurity challenges.

by Mrityunjay Bose, 12 February 2025

Excerpt: "A case study from #India led by Dr Samir Kumar Sinha, Chief Ecologist, Wildlife Trust of India, on the potential influences of #SarusCrane recovery on the wetland ecosystem services has recorded that the '#Sarus #crane holds cultural significance and thus provides cultural services in India. Its foraging behaviour – primarily digging for tubers and roots in muddy wetlands –creates ploughed patches that enhance plant diversity and support the growth of of less dominant plant species. The crane also benefits small-scale farming, as their nesting sites provide foundations for pioneer grasses instead of the typical reed and sedge, which allow the farmers to till, plough, and sow crops earlier,' the WTI said.

"The Ganges River basin hosts diverse wetlands vital for biodiversity, including the culturally significant but vulnerable Sarus crane, which depends on both natural and man-made wetlands. Habitat destruction has forced these cranes to breed in rice paddies, despite lower breeding success.

"The Sarus crane serves as a key indicator of wetland health. Conservation efforts in eastern #UttarPradesh by the #WildlifeTrustOfIndia have protected 700+ nests, leading to an 8 per cent annual population growth from 650 (2013) to 2,600 (2024)."

Read more at: deccanherald.com/environment/g
#SolarPunkSunday #WetlandConservation #RestoreWetlands #WildAnimals #biodiversity

Deccan Herald · Global report stresses on role of wild animals, rewilding in wetland conservationBy Mrityunjay Bose

It looks like little Sulwe has been planning this little coup for a while. After toppling her ‘brother,’ Lenny, she makes a speedy exit leaving Lenny, to look around for someone — anyone! — to blame.

Although little Lenny and Sulwe aren’t related by blood, they will grow up as brother and sister under the watchful eyes of their mothers, both of who were orphaned as infants, and were raised through the Sheldrick Trust Foundation's Orphans’ Project.

During the uphill, Fiona was convinced that there are no bears in this area because it was super steep around the road. When we reached Lake Vidraru, Marc suddenly saw a mama bear with her baby walking on the road towards us. We stayed there and just starred at this beatiful creatures while they walked 3m away of us straight to the garbage container. Some dogs showed up agressively barking at the bears, who did not care much about them.
What a moment!
We've never seen a wild bear and for sure not walking freely on the streets.

#cycling #bikepacking #traveling #adventure #romania #wildanimals #wildlife #wildlifephotography