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Day 2 With Baby: Mateus Talks Health

June 19, 2026

Dr Mateus, Elephant Sanctuary Brazil’s vet, talks a little bit about Baby’s physical health and issues. As our followers know, diagnostics are limited in elephants, so we were grateful for Baby’s recent and past bloodwork to get a better picture of her overall health. Along with what Mateus mentioned, there are some recent shifts in bloodwork that will have to be monitored, and like the rest of the girls, a care plan will be made specifically for her. She also has some foot issues, both back and front, with the most significant being her back right. Her feet are far from the worst we’ve seen, but feet hide a lot below the surface. She continues to do well on the road and we will keep you posted. Thank you for following and sharing. Your support makes this all possible.

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    Tammy says
    June 19, 2026 at 4:52 pm

    Thankfully you already have some test results from Baby we can’t wait to see how she does with her new found family which will be so amazing! She’s going to be thrilled after she’s acclimated to her new surroundings considering where she was and how she was living this is literally going to be paradise for her! Thanks everyone for all hard work getting Baby home 💞🐘💜

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    Wim says
    June 19, 2026 at 4:55 pm

    Thank you, for sharing all health concerns with us. Hopefully her freedom comes just in time. Stay safe and good luck the coming days.

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    Ada says
    June 19, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    Thank you so much Dr Mateus for the updates and especially for taking care of Baby’s health. I’m sure your expertise is extra appreciated during her travel to her new home. I pray that Baby will recover from her health issues with your help and the GSE team once she’s home🥰

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    Maureen says
    June 19, 2026 at 6:02 pm

    It’s really wonderful that her current home has embraced her move and been able to provide past medical history as well as working with everyone for the best outcome with her move. We know all too well, their keepers love them and always want the best for them but sometimes administrations, governments, courts, & politics, get in the way. It’s really nice when it all comes together for the best for the elephant. I am so excited to get to know Baby!!

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    Bonnie says
    June 19, 2026 at 10:53 pm

    Hi Sara question is Baby an Asian elephant also notice she has a long trunk she is a cutie

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      Kat Blais says
      June 19, 2026 at 11:34 pm

      yep, she’s an Asian elephant.

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    mary trombetta says
    June 20, 2026 at 11:47 pm

    Thank you for doing such wonderful work for such deserving elephants!!! I am very interested to follow your activities.

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    mary trombetta says
    June 20, 2026 at 11:49 pm

    Thank you, Dr. Mateus and thank you to all who care for these wonderful elephants!

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