elephant behavior

Snap, Crackle, and Pop Go the Tree Limbs

July 26, 2021

If you are looking for an elephant who knows how to entertain herself, then Maia is your girl. While she is spending more time with the other ladies than before, she still enjoys solo walks through some of the wooded areas of the habitat. And, when she is in the…...

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Elephant Myths: True or False – Are Elephant Graveyards Real?

July 24, 2021

Over hundreds of years there have been legends of mysterious places where elephants travel when it is time for them to die. Some folklore even says that this magical spot calls to dying elephants as they search for a final resting place. For years, explorers searched for such a location,…...

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EleFact Friday: How Do Elephants Breathe?

July 23, 2021

Happy EleFact Friday. We’ve discussed several physical characteristics elephants possess that make them different from other land mammals, and today we’ll be adding their lungs to that list. ...

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You Ask, We Answer: How Do Elephants React to Cold Weather?

July 21, 2021

After a recent post about a change in temperature here in Brazil, we had several people ask questions about how elephants react to cooler weather, and what the sanctuary does to prepare for cold weather events. We thought we’d share a bit about what we’ve learned and how we would…...

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Chilly Weather Makes for Silly Parties

July 19, 2021

We recently had a couple of cool days here at the sanctuary, and colder weather makes most elephants act spunky and silly. In fact, all animals of all sizes in the habitat seemed to be giddy and having fun. ...

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Giving Lady a Gentle Nudge

July 17, 2021

One of the reasons we recently encouraged Lady to spend some time in Yard 5 was the fact that she’d shown a bit of interest in going into Yard 4. At the time, we couldn’t open Yard 4 to her because some of the others were there, and Lady likes…...

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