african elephants

We’ve talked in the past about how elephants seem to know what is and is not okay for them to eat. While we’d never grow things in the habitat that could potentially be harmful for them, they have an innate sense of what is good for them and might provide…...

Pupy’s explorations of her habitat are currently never ending, since she keeps finding new things to see, play with, and eat. She’s very curious about her new space, which is encouraging her brain to work in ways that it has not in a very long time. When in a sterile…...

As you can see, Pupy is developing a more confident strut. She’s still unsure of some things, but is taking it all in stride, pushing herself but not appearing stressed. She has come so far in just a few days. Friday evening, she left her container and by Saturday at…...

Pupy has really made herself at home here at the sanctuary. You can see in this video that she’s truly settling in and getting comfortable in her new surroundings. Her playful side is beginning to emerge and, as she relaxes, her personality is shining through. She is going to flourish…...

Once again, Pupy has been venturing outside of the barn area and deeper into the habitat. She’s gone from being red from the sand and dirt to turning green from the trees, grass, and brush. That’s a good sign, since it shows that she’s daring to explore further than ever…...