MARTIN SEEMUNGAL:

Considering elephant numbers are dwindling across Africa it is a remarkable find.

The team fits it with a huge collar so they can keep track of the herd.

The mission to Ethiopia is part of a plan to count Africa's elephants—that's right—count all the Elephants in Africa.

It is an ambitious two year project expected to conclude in May. Called The Great Elephant Census the seven million dollar initiative is being funded by American Philanthropist Paul Allen.

It is led by Chase, he grew up in Botswana- and has dedicated his life to protecting elephants founding a non-profit organization called 'Elephants without Borders'