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EleFact Friday: No Boys Alowed

Happy EleFACT Friday! In our recent AMA, Kat was asked about why we keep male and female elephants in separate enclosures, and how and when they’ll be able to interact. Today we wanted to talk about reproductive ages between males and females and what that means for elephants who may…...

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EleFact Friday: Cool Hair

I’m sure you have noticed that some elephants, like Maia, have fuzzy heads, while others, like Bambi, have smooth heads. Some have asked why that difference exists, and the answers are relatively simple: genetics and, especially for elephants who have lived in captivity, healthy skin. Much like humans, who have…...

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EleFact Friday: Earthshaking Communication

Happy EleFACT Friday. We often discuss different ways that elephants communicate with each other, either by touching or vocalizations. Today we’ll be talking about seismic communication. ...

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EleFact Friday: Elephants During the Dry Season

Here in Brazil, we’re nearing the end of our dry season. For today’s EleFACT Friday, we want to examine how elephants behave in the dry season in the wild versus here at the sanctuary. ...

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EleFact Friday: When Do Elephants Sleep?

Happy EleFact Friday. We’ve talked about elephant sleep habits before, and how existing in a sanctuary or the wild can affect elephants’ sleep behaviors. ...

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EleFact Friday: Magical Mutating Cells

Today marks 6 months of EleFACT Fridays! We’ve so enjoyed getting to educate our followers in a different way than we normally would by sharing facts about elephants, their behaviors, their bodies, and everything in between. Thank you all for following our efforts in this project and continuing to learn…...

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