Stories by Kathy


 
Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.
— Michael C., Registered Psychotherapist
 
Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Save Nature – Save Ourselves

The gates opened for the next feeding at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, but the orphans were nowhere in sight. The region is experiencing a devastating drought, the keepers and their young charges were forced to walk further out into the bush to find enough to eat. Finally, the first group of orphans arrived. They raced across the compound for their bottles.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Africa Kathy Karn

Together, We Can Restore Our Earth (2021 Earth Day Theme)

It’s Earth Day this week and I have some good news—over the last several months, a team of rescuers have worked tirelessly to safely move a group of stranded Rothchild’s giraffes off an island on Lake Baringo, Kenya. The Rothchild’s (Nubian) giraffe numbers have plummeted by 80% over the past few decades, so every giraffe saved is an important step in restoring their population.

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A Newborn Giraffe

I couldn’t believe our luck when we discovered a “journey” of giraffes browsing beside the road early in the morning. Two young calves hung out together, simultaneously curious and hesitant about us. They trained their eyes and ears on our vehicles. When the calf turned to look at me, I could see that her ears and nose were still crusted with fluid from her mother’s womb. So young, so new, so beautiful.

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