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EleFact Friday: Brain Size vs Brain Function

January 6, 2023

New year, new EleFACTS! We have spent quite a few posts talking about the elephant’s brain; not only are they large in size, but their brains are composed of more neurons than any other mammal. The African Elephant has a brain weighing in at 5 kilograms (11 lbs) and is…...

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EleFact Friday: Yearly Round-Up

December 30, 2022

If there’s anything we know for sure, it’s that working with elephants is a constant journey of learning: not only learning aspects of animals as individuals, but educating ourselves about the species as a whole in order to provide them with the best care possible. A big part of sanctuary,…...

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EleFact Friday: More on Noses and Trunks

December 23, 2022

After sharing a few observation camera videos over the last few weeks, specifically of Lady having a happy, splashing time in the rain, we received quite a few questions about the trunks of elephants, specifically how they can play in water and mud and not choke or get things stuck…...

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EleFact Friday: The African Elephant Diet

December 16, 2022

Earlier this week, we shared a video of Guillermina stripping bark from a tree and explained that this is typically a behavior shown by African elephants. For today’s EleFACT, we’ll satisfy the curiosities of our supporters and look further into this behavior....

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EleFact Friday: The Brain and Captivity

December 9, 2022

For those who are long time followers of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, it’s no secret that the animals that come into our care often arrive with physical complications. Things like weight loss, GI issues, foot problems, and skin troubles are common for animals who have spent years in captivity. Emotional compromises…...

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EleFact Friday: Elephants and Climate Impact

December 2, 2022

Climate change is something that we all likely hear about often, but did you know that elephants can play a key role in fighting it? We’ve shared before about how elephants are a keystone species, but their contributions to environmental wellness may be more than we ever considered. ...

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