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Trunks and Treasures Auction and Event Details

Get ready for a week of excitement! Our very 1st Trunks & Treasures: An Online Auction and Virtual Event for Elephants is right around the corner, with the auction running from June 5th through June 12th. But that’s not all: we’re also hosting a live virtual event on June 10th…...

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Enjoying the Pond From Afar

There are moments when we see the elephants doing something together and we know it would make a great video to share. However, being visible to the girls when they’re comfortable and look like they’re enjoying each other’s company might ruin the moment for them by distracting them from what…...

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Sunday Smile: Swinging Tail

Is there anything more relaxing than a rhythmic swinging tail for a Sunday Smile? Here, Lady is spending time doing one of her favorite activities: grazing. Enjoy this beautiful sunset view courtesy of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil....

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Update on Rana’s Ankle

A few weeks ago, we wrote about Rana having a sore ankle. Our radiograph images didn’t show much in the way of acute injury, but suggested that it was a soft tissue issue, similar to a sprain or strain. Happily, the swelling on Rana’s ankle has greatly reduced. We are…...

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EleFact Friday: More Weather Info

The dry season has arrived at the sanctuary and temperatures are fluctuating, which some of you may also be experiencing at home. For today’s EleFACT, we want to talk a bit more about what happens to elephants in the wild as seasons change. ...

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Who is Trumpeting?

Normally, when trumpet and rumble parties break out among the elephants, they are initiated by Rana, Mara, and Bambi. But we recently heard a happy ruckus that originated from elsewhere – and we don’t know why or by whom....

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