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A Heartfelt Thank You

We wanted to say thank you to all of you who purchased items off of the two wishlists yesterday, and liked and shared the post. Almost all of the items were gone within 12 hours of posting. Absolutely spectacular!! It is a huge expense that now doesn’t exist with all…...

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Attention Shoppers: It’s a Wishlist!

As you may know, it can be difficult to get some of the supplies that we need at sanctuary because of the remote location of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil and the shipping challenges, including 80% import taxes, that come with that. We can get some essential items locally, but there are…...

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Maia and Bambi Together

On this particular morning, Rana, Mara, Bambi, and Maia were in the yards nearest to the barn while the larger yards were being cleaned. Once that was completed, they all moved back into Yard 5 together and were very calm – perhaps even a little lazy. Warm days and cool…...

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Sunday Smile: Guillermina at Sunset

There’s nothing quite like the sunsets here at the sanctuary. When the light shines through the trees and over the land, it’s unlike any sight you’ve ever seen. For this week’s Sunday Smile, we are sharing a glimpse of Guillermina as she walks through the habitat with a trunk full…...

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EleFact Friday: Zombie Cells

In the early days of EleFacts, we shared the fascinating truth of elephant’s mutating genes that prevent them from getting cancer. To refresh your memory, elephants possess what is lovingly referred to as a “zombie” gene. In human and animal bodies, cells are constantly mutating and, in some cases, our…...

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Scott, Five Elephants, and Their Behinds

In yesterday’s post, we showed a photo of the elephants from behind and presented you with the challenge to guess which girl was which. Well today you get to find out!...

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