Found in a mud hole, at only 2 months old.

A 4-month-old elephant was left behind as her herd moved past villages in the Rufunsa region of Luangwa.

His mother was fatally wounded, and fell asleep side by side with her young, vulnerable son.

For 4 days, a 2 and a half year old Ludaka wandered alone before GRI's Wildlife Rescue Team rushed in to rescue him

Traumatised by losing his mother, during his first month of care, Nkala looked depressed, and struggled to socialise with the orphan herd.

Kasewe was found wandering alone after her mother was shot when crop raiding in Mozambique

When rescued, Lufutuko was so frail, the rangers were reluctant to even name her.

Shezongo was rescued after being found wandering alone after his herd was scared away after entering a densely populated community.

Mbila journey to GRI started alongside Shezongo as they were both involved in a dramatic double rescue.

Olimba Mtima, found in terror by the side of her dying mother.

Fungulani, affectionately known as Lani is the latest graduate to join the release herd.

Chipembele, rescued as his mother suffered a fatal gunshot wound

Chamilandu made history by becoming the first orphaned elephant to give birth to a wild-born calf in Zambia.