Elephant Diary

Mara Squeaks a Reminder

September 11, 2023

Because Mara is sometimes the last to respond to Bambi and Rana’s nighttime parties, you might assume that she’s not as vocal as the rest of the elephants. But that isn’t always true....

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Sunday Smile: The Powerpuff Girls Go Quiet

September 10, 2023

We’ve mentioned before that the elephants can occasionally get camera shy. They might be partying in full force, but they see a camera come out and things can sometimes get quiet quickly. This week’s Sunday Smile shows exactly that: the aftermath of a vocal celebration with Rana, Mara, and Bambi.…...

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Maia’s Journey To Open Up

September 7, 2023

In the morning, Mateus was working with Rana at the treatment barn, while Mara, Bambi, and Maia were nearby in one of the yards by the barn; it was a warm day so they were all super sleepy. Guille was in a neighboring yard because she was not sleepy and…...

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Lady Feels Silly After the Rain

September 5, 2023

The morning after our first rain, Lady was close to the barn, so she headed that way to have her foot treatments done. But after the previous evening’s shower, she was extra spunky. ...

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Sleepy Rana at the Barn

September 4, 2023

We’ve talked about the elephants getting extra sleepy in the mornings, often after breakfast. However, the desire to nap can hit at any point. Many times, they’ll find a shady spot to rest or end up at the mud wallow to take a standing nap....

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Sunday Smile: Maia Finds Some Mud

September 3, 2023

Now that the first rain has arrived, it’s even more common to see the elephants celebrating the moisture and resulting mud that came with it. This week’s Sunday Smile is Maia, fully inhabiting the spirit of this long-awaited occasion. She is covered in mud, just as she likes it. Some…...

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