Meet Lammy the Legend

In South Africa, a special sheep has taken on an amazing job. Lammy the Legend raises baby elephants who have lost their mothers. She helps them grow strong and get ready to return to the wild.

How Lammy's Journey Began

Lammy started her career as a surrogate mother back in 2014. Her first baby wasn't an elephant at all - it was a baby rhino named Little G.

Little G lost both parents when he was just 3 months old. After his rescue, he struggled to adjust. But everything changed when he met Lammy. His behavior improved as they formed a special bond.

The more time they spent together, the stronger Little G became. He grew confident and ready to face the world. Eventually, Little G became strong enough to return to the wild. Lammy had given him something very important - the chance to bond with another animal.

From Rhinos to Elephants

After her success with Little G, Lammy moved on to helping orphaned elephants in South Africa. She uses the same gentle approach to help these baby elephants grow up strong and learn how to interact with others.

A Growing Family

Lammy isn't working alone anymore. She now has a helper named Spotty who shares her natural mothering skills. Together, they raise elephant calves as if they were their own children.

The unusual family grazes together during the day. At night, they sleep together, creating a safe and loving home. This continues until each baby elephant grows strong enough and old enough to return to the wild.

A Special Kind of Love

Lammy shows that family doesn't always look the way we expect. Sometimes, the most important thing is having someone who cares for you when you need it most. For many orphaned animals in South Africa, that someone is a sheep named Lammy.

Through her gentle care and natural instincts, Lammy gives these young animals the confidence and skills they need to eventually rejoin their wild homes. Her work reminds us that sometimes the most unusual friendships can make the biggest difference.