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Maia and Guille Explore Yard 5

Once we decided to open up the male Asian habitat for Lady, it made sense to allow the other girls to have access to Yard 5, which they rarely get the opportunity to explore. Maia is among the most familiar elephants of this area – with the exception of Lady…...

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Guille Joins the Powerpuff Girls

As always, the relationships among the elephants here at sanctuary are evolving in interesting ways. This week, after Rana and Bambi had spent some time in the annex, they went out into Yard 4 where Guille was spending time. Rana, Bambi, and Mara all walked into the habitat and the…...

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Lady Explores the Male Asian Habitat

Lady is known for being an elephant of taste when it comes to grass and seeks out the youngest and greenest pastures. We’re in the middle of the rainy season, so there is plenty of untouched tall, green grass in the male Asian habitat and, since it will be empty…...

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Identifying the Elephants: Learning About Mara

This week, as part of our series on how to identify each elephant, we’re talking about Mara – the squeaky girl of the sanctuary herd. ...

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Sunday Smile: The Powerpuff Girls Together

There’s something to be said for old friends. There’s a relaxed vibe that comes with longtime relationships that just can’t be found anywhere else. Of course, the world is full of new things and new individuals – all of which can be exciting and enriching. But, as (L to R)…...

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EleFact Friday: More on the Elephant Heart

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we want to dedicate today’s EleFACT to a subject we’ve touched on before: the mighty elephant heart. ...

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