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Scott and Kat Answer Your Questions (Part 1)

We received an impressive number of questions in response to our invitation to “Ask Us Anything.” Last week, Trish took on the first round of answers, and now Scott and Kat take a turn with another set of your questions. We’ll be back soon with more responses – but, in…...

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How Do Asian and African Elephants Differ?

To date, all of our elephant residents have been female Asian elephants. But we do have elephants awaiting rescue that are female African elephants. Our first African elephant at sanctuary will be Kenya from Mendoza in Argentina, then Pupy and Kuky from Buenos Aires. In addition to the uniqueness among…...

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Elephants in Waiting – Updates on Rescues in Progress

Because we have so many elephant rescues in the works, we want to share some updates on how things are progressing. Each of you plays a role in bringing these individuals to sanctuary and we know you are invested in the future and healing of every current resident and every…...

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Spending All of Their Time Together

Rana, Mara, and Bambi are continuing to spend all their time together, including mealtime, resulting in some hilarity. Bambi is very enthusiastic – she is likely the most energetic creature (including the humans!) at the Sanctuary during this heatwave. Rana and Mara continue to be very lazy and unmotivated in…...

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Guida’s Beautiful Bat Wings

And then there’s this. Guida is a fast flapper, especially when she’s expressing joy, so it’s almost impossible to catch her with her ears fully extended. Beautiful bat wings March 14, 2019                       RELATED LINK Guida’s Page →...

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Maia’s Hat Action

Cutie Miss Maia felt like getting in on the ‘hat’ action (practice for Ramba’s arrival) and is sporting her own personal grass tuft on her head. Scott just called on the radio after being done with bringing the girls their dinner to ask where I fed them the other day…...

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