Bambi

Up Close With the Powerpuff Girls

The days are getting shorter as the seasons change here in Brazil. That means the sun is getting lower and lower on the horizon each night at dinner time. But that doesn’t stop the elephants from knowing when it’s time to eat. Here, Mara and Bambi have headed toward the…...

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Guillermina Can Be Silly

Here, Bambi, Mara, Rana, Maia, and Guillermina were all spending time together snacking. You can see the camera pan to Guille, who is eating from her pile of hay. Mara approaches her, seemingly without hesitation, but does take an extra trunkful of hay – stocking up just in case....

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The Powerpuff Girls Celebrate the Sunshine

As we mentioned earlier, we had a short cold snap here in Mato Grosso a few days ago. They don’t happen often and, when they do, the temperatures stay around the low 50s Fahrenheit (or the low teens Celsius). The elephants fare well during these brief intervals, but they also…...

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After Dinner With Five Girls

On a recent trip to feed the elephants, we found Maia, Guillermina, Mara, Bambi, and Rana all near each other. Maia and Guillermina were standing near the fenceline and the Powerpuff Girls were hanging out by the pond. One caregiver fed the two girls who were together and others fed…...

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Elephant Gathering

We had an elephant party this week, which happens some mornings. The girls gathered together and had a vocal celebration just before breakfast. The elephants seem to have more energy before their morning meal, after which they often nap in the shade. ...

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Sunday Smile: Bambi in the Bushes

This week’s Sunday Smile features Bambi, peeking out from the bushes before she emerges to go join her friends and find some snacks. You can see Mara in the background, making sure Bambi doesn’t eat all of the best stuff. After checking on everyone, our caregivers soon left them to…...

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