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Morning Rumbles With Rana

There have been a number of little parties among the elephants in the last few days, and we think that Rana may be the lady initiating them. She has been light and silly and playful with the others. On this morning, Rana was on her way to get her checkups, but she postponed going in the treatment chute until she’d had a celebration with her friends. Only after did she decide it was time to visit her caregivers. 

In this video you can hear some deep rumbles coming from Rana and Bambi, along with some of Mara’s squeaky replies. It’s been charming to see such a playful spirit emerge from the “grandma” of our group.

Comments(12)

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    Melinda says
    May 15, 2023 at 2:44 pm

    Love, love, love seeing these happy and contented ellies!

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    Johnny says
    May 15, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    Before following the sanctuary I never would’ve thought of animals such as elephants acting silly. However, a synonym for silly is “giddy”. Maybe they are just so so very ecstatic to be there they can’t help themselves sometimes! 🐘 🐘 🐘

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    Sue says
    May 15, 2023 at 4:55 pm

    So lovely! ❤️🐘❤️

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    Charlotte Hansen says
    May 15, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    I could listen to this all day! Were the trumpets also from Rana?

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      Sara says
      May 15, 2023 at 5:16 pm

      Yes, Rana was making the trumpets. Bambi was rumbling and trumpeting and Mara was making her little “err” noise.

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    Wim says
    May 15, 2023 at 5:39 pm

    Perfect sound check ladies. Absolutely heartwarming.

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    Carey says
    May 15, 2023 at 6:17 pm

    I could also listen all day. So moving to see and feel the deep gentle love 💗

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    Tracy H says
    May 15, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    I agree with Carey and Charlotte. I could listen to this all day everyday. Such a beautiful happy sound. Love seeing the girls chat amongst themselves.

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    Sheila says
    May 15, 2023 at 11:33 pm

    Oh maybe BAMBI WAS TELLING JOKES OR RUNNING ABOUT. RANA THOUGHT EVERYTHING WAS FUNNY. WELL ITS A GOOD THING THIS MATRIARCH IS PROMOTING A VERY GOOD DAY FOR ALL THE LAD,IES!

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    Terry says
    May 15, 2023 at 11:46 pm

    I just absolutely Love their sounds. They are singing to each other! Rana and her beautiful eyelashes and eyes…so kind. Bambi so loves her Rana!!!

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    Beji says
    May 16, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Rumblin’ Rana….perfect

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    Patricia says
    May 16, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    Talk about a joyful noise! 💖💖💖

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