I Get by with a Little Help from my Friends

Sometimes all you hear about is the hate, but there is more love in this world than you could possibly imagine. From The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse, by Charlie Mackesy

There is no doubt in my mind that animals have emotions. Part of my joy as a wildlife photographer is capturing moments of connection between animals in the wild. I believe kindness, connection and friendship are key ingredients to solving the world’s problems. When we care, we are more inclined to co-operate. When we co-operate, creativity and healing thrive.

Orphan elephant Long’uro lost most of his trunk to a hyena attack. He developed a close bond with orphan Lomunyak at the Reteti Elephant sanctuary. Lomunyak (on right) was a constant playmate and shared his browse with him. ©kathykarn

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart. I’ll stay there forever.” —A.A. Milne

Big Tusker Craig and his younger acolyte and personal ascari (guard) ©kathykarn

“To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.” —Dr. Suess

Lioness friends ©kathykarn

“Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer.” —Ed Cunningham

Orphaned giraffe Fupi now lives in the wild but returns for a daily hug from Lekupanai who helped raise him. ©kathykarn

“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.”—Bill Watterson

Giraffes are vulnerable to attack when they drink. It helps to have an observer watching out for predators. ©kathykarn

“I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why.” ―John Steinbeck

The Honeymooners ©kathykarn

What do we do when our hearts hurt? Asked the boy.

We wrap them with friendship, shared tears and time, till they wake hopeful and happy again.

From The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse, by Charlie Mackesy

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