Lammy the Sheep: The Surrogate Mother of Orphaned Elephants

Meet Lammy, the sheep who helps raise baby elephants. Learn how she prepares them for life in the wild with her amazing mothering skills.

Meeting Lammy

This amazing story is about a sheep named Lammy who has a special job. Lammy helps raise baby elephants who don't have moms. She gets them ready to go back to the wild where they belong.

Lammy's First Baby

Lammy's special career started back in 2014. Her first baby wasn't an elephant, though. It was actually a baby rhino named Little G. Little G lost his parents when he was just 3 months old. When he was rescued, he had to fend for himself and was very scared. But everything changed when he met Lammy.

A Special Bond

Lammy and Little G became good friends. As they bonded, Little G's behavior got better and better. He became stronger and more confident. The friendship with Lammy helped him get ready to take on the world. Eventually, Little G was strong enough to be released back into the wild.

Helping More Animals

Lammy's work didn't stop with Little G. She now helps orphaned baby elephants in South Africa. Thanks to her care, these baby elephants grow up strong and socialized. Just like Little G, they also get ready to go back to the wild.

Teaming Up with Spotty

Now, Lammy has a helper named Spotty. Spotty has the same natural mothering skills as Lammy. Together, they raise the baby elephants like their own family. They graze together and even sleep together. When each baby elephant is strong and old enough, they go back to the wild.

Lammy and Spotty's teamwork makes sure these baby elephants have the best chance to live happy and healthy lives back in their natural home.

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