Bambi

The Girls Come To Dinner Slowly

One of the truly wonderful things about sanctuary is that, even in the dry season, there are small green spots where the girls can graze. There’s an area now where the grass was cut at just the right time last year and, thanks to the little rain we got, it’s…...

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Bambi At the Mud Wallow

Bambi had a small training session this morning. During the treatment, she seemed to be bothered by the insects surrounding her. The caregivers got some bug spray to help her out, but she didn’t seem particularly interested in that. After her session, Bambi immediately went to the mud wallow to…...

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The Girls and Their Bug Spray

In this video, Scott narrates as he gives elephants some natural bug spray in their noses. He explains this is a homemade, non-toxic formula that is safe for them to ingest, should they decide they would like to do a taste test. We spray it on them each day, but…...

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Sunday Smile: The Powerpuff Girls Go Quiet

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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Dry Season Trumpet Party

During the evening, Kat was outside and heard a little bit of a rumble and trumpet party down in the valley. It was the type of vocalization that we often hear, which is generally Bambi calling to her sisters, Rana responding, then Mara returning the calls with her squeaks. We…...

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Bambi’s Muddy Mornings

While the elephants have ponds and other water sources, they seem to have some extra love for the mud wallows lately. There are several spread throughout the habitat, so the girls can stop for a splash and a good coating if they’re feeling particularly hot or dry. ...

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