FISHERMAN RESCUES BABY ELEPHANT FROM THE ISLAND
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has rescued a two-month-old male baby elephant abandoned at Hamukungu Island on Lake George, near Katunguru trading centre in Kasese District.
The elephant was named Charles Hamukungu after the fisherman who picked it and the island it was rescued from.
The elephant was named Charles Hamukungu after the fisherman who picked it and the island it was rescued from.
It was left behind by an elephant family from Queen Elizabeth National Park after fracturing its leg.
Charles carried it in the boat to Hamukungu landing site and the UWA Rangers were called who carried it to UWA ranger post at Katunguru where they have been looking after it for two months.
Charles carried it in the boat to Hamukungu landing site and the UWA Rangers were called who carried it to UWA ranger post at Katunguru where they have been looking after it for two months.
A lot of care has been given to this elephant and now in a better condition.
It is said the baby elephant received treatment from Dr Margaret Driciru, a veterinary doctor, at Katunguru,
It is said the baby elephant received treatment from Dr Margaret Driciru, a veterinary doctor, at Katunguru,
UWA officials decided to take it to the Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe.
UWEC spokesperson Belinda Atim said the animal is in a healthy condition. The centre’s boss, and Mr. James Musinguzi, said the animal takes about two litres of milk per meal.
He further noted that the elephant takes four meals a day as its still under the quarantine for one month,
UWEC spokesperson Belinda Atim said the animal is in a healthy condition. The centre’s boss, and Mr. James Musinguzi, said the animal takes about two litres of milk per meal.
He further noted that the elephant takes four meals a day as its still under the quarantine for one month,
And plans are in progress to prepare it a new home in a natural environment where people can get education about elephants.
This is quite expensive and different stake holders are called upon to join the struggle to conserve the endangered species not leading them into extinction..
This is quite expensive and different stake holders are called upon to join the struggle to conserve the endangered species not leading them into extinction..
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