elephant anatomy

Male Asian elephant Sandro in the middle of a bunch of trees

EleFact Friday: Understanding Musth in Males

September 25, 2026

We’re back this Friday with more EleFacts–this time about male elephants. Have you heard of musth? This annual hormonal cycle naturally occurs in adult bull elephants and can last anywhere from a few days to as long as several months. Physical and behavioral changes are characterized by secretion of a…...

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Female Asian elephant Mara stands under a tree in the shade. There is a pond behind her

EleFact Friday: Lungs and Allergies

August 7, 2026

As the seasons change all around the world, some of us humans may be experiencing stuffy noses and itchy eyes–a telltale sign of allergies. For today’s EleFact Friday, we want to look at the respiratory systems of elephants and specifically at allergies in animals, both wild and domestic. ...

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right side of the face of female Asian elephant Rana

Caregiver Notes: Dr. Mateus on Elephant Medicine

July 13, 2026

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been sharing thoughts from our care team about what it’s like to interact with each individual elephant: their unique qualities, personalities, and how they relate to their caregivers. We’ve heard from Michele on Maia, Luisa on Bambi, Flor on Rana, Sharon on Mara,…...

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Rear end of a brown elephant with tail swinging to the left

Check Out Baby’s Tail

June 26, 2026

We’ve all seen how glorious and hairy Guillermina’s tail is; it’s definitely the fuzziest of all the girls here at the moment, but Baby appears to be giving Guille a run for her money. The primary difference between the two furry tails: Baby’s hair is more blonde and Guille’s is…...

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Female Asian elephant Maia lifts her trunk to her mouth

EleFact Friday: A Unique Gait

June 5, 2026

How Elephants Walk When sharing videos of the sanctuary residents, we often receive questions about their gaits, particularly about Rana and Mara. You may have noticed that Mara has an old permanent injury to her right front wrist, affecting her walk, and Rana has a fused elbow from a childhood…...

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Female Asian elephants Rana and Mara stand in green grass underneath a tall green tree

EleFact Friday: Becoming Tuskless

May 1, 2026

Over the past few years, scientists have noticed a fascinating and concerning trend in wild African elephants. This EleFact Friday, we’re looking at what researchers discovered regarding the tusks of African elephants in Mozambique, and what it means for the future of elephants in Africa. According to observations, genetic mutations…...

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