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2003 Project News |
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Some of you may remember the orphaned Leopard cub Mtito. We helped support his successful release into the wild in the able hands of Nana Woodley. This is not a particularly common accomplishment.
 Some of you may remember Mtito as the cute orphaned cub. |
To nurture a small cub to maturity without allowing it to become overly familiar with humans (which would in the long run imperil its existence) requires considerable knowledge and skill. The photo below is one of the last photos of Mtito before he went on his way.
As a result of the success with Mtito, the Nairobi Animal Orphanage has entrusted the care and release of Nani, a female cub that was accidentally live-trapped and separated from its mother. Amara would like to aid in the care of little Nani, a project which would take four to six months, at a maximum total cost of about $3,000.00.
 One of the last photos of Mtito before he was successfully released into the wild |
This includes salaries for keepers, food, and various other expenses, and breaks down to as little as $15.00/day. This is an excellent example of how even small contributions can be tremendously helpful when funds are applied directly.