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Lovely Ladies in the Rain

While it’s still the dry season here in Mato Grosso, we keep getting wonderful and unexpected rainstorms. It makes the grass and people really happy and it makes the elephants really silly. When the weather is slightly cooler and it rains, the girls always seem extra light and playful. As the team was driving up to feed the ladies this rainy afternoon, the elephants were already very spirited – all muddy and wet, their tails sticking out with excitement. Seeing someone drive up in the 4-wheeler ramped up the emotions to nearly a full-blown party for some of them. Pocha and Guillermina start off the chorus with their vocalizations, then Bambi walks over to join them and eventually asks for a snack in a not-so-subtle way. Rana and Mara are also there in the background, enjoying the rain in a more mellow style.

Comments(9)

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    Pam says
    August 30, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    How much fun this rainy day must be for these girls! And so much fun for us, watching their enjoyment. Thank you!

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    Nancy says
    August 30, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    WHAT A WONDERFUL VIDEO! So much talking and sticky-outy tails…my favorite!

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    Susan Flewelling says
    August 30, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    Lovely! That must feel so good!

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    Charlotte Hansen says
    August 30, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    It makes me happy to see them so happy!! You made my day once again!!

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    Katherine says
    August 30, 2022 at 2:31 pm

    Lovely

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    Alana says
    August 31, 2022 at 10:55 am

    That looks so good, they look & sound so happy! It will be 107 f. here today. Wish I was there enjoying the rain with the power-puff girls.

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    John says
    September 1, 2022 at 7:53 am

    It’s like Pocha and Guille are still expressing their love to you for taking them away from the concrete pit.

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    Alicia says
    September 30, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    What a wonderful sight! Thank you for sharing!!

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    Debbie Sides says
    October 1, 2022 at 12:02 am

    Those little squeaks, trumpets & barks & rumbles are the cutest sounds! And was there a raspberry in there?☺️

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