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She is one of those animals with whom I have formed an extraordinary bond of friendship, trust and love. Letting go will be hard,” Roxy told the team from BBC documentary Nature’s Miracle Orphans.Fortunately, rangers located and rescued Moyo, taking him to the Wild Is Life animal sanctuary.
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The sanctuary’s work goes beyond just giving animals a second chance. It’s also about encouraging humans to look beyond their own species and connect with the natural world. “It is also about sharing the experience of these individuals with human kind. Of asking human beings to look beyond their own species … to draw a parallel between themselves and something that is wild,” the website says.
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Moyo’s story is a testament to the resilience of animals and the power of human compassion. As he continues to follow Roxy around the sanctuary, it’s clear that their bond will last a lifetime.It was there that Moyo met Roxy, the founder of the sanctuary, and the two formed an instant connection.
In Zimbabwe, a tragic incident occurred where a baby elephant named Moyo was carried away by a strong river current along with his herd. Sadly, the older elephants abandoned Moyo, leaving him vulnerable to a pack of hyenas. Fortunately, rangers located and rescued Moyo, taking him to the Wild Is Life animal sanctuary. Despite being just a few days old, Moyo’s survival instincts and resilience were remarkable.
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In a heartwarming story that has captured the attention of animal lovers around the world, a baby elephant named Moyo has formed an unbreakable bond with his rescuer after being saved from drowning.
Roxy’s dedication to Moyo and the other animals at Wild Is Life is part of the sanctuary’s mission to give traumatized orphans a second chance at life. “We believe that the elephant nursery is about affording the individual orphans a second chance at life. These orphans, who have been severely traumatized, deserve the opportunity to grow and thrive in the natural world,” the sanctuary’s website states.
