Since Pocha and Guillermina’s arrival at sanctuary, we’ve shared a little bit in video and text about some repetitive behaviors they have shown. Today, for EleFACT Friday, we want to speak a bit on this and explain what stereotyping behavior means. ...
Guillermina’s Lesson From Maia
We’ve mentioned before that Guillermina has spent much of her life with little to no discipline from Pocha, who has generally let Guille do whatever she wants. Knowing this, it’s important to be mindful of how individual interactions will play out once the two elephants begin to expand their social…...
Guillermina’s Growth
We make it a priority not to set expectations when new elephants arrive, and Pocha and Guillermina have been a reminder that growth and healing doesn’t always happen on a predetermined schedule. Even before her first days at sanctuary, Guille has been different in many ways from other elephants we’ve…...
Pocha and Guille Have Their First Open Meet and Greet
This week, Pocha and Guillermina finally felt comfortable enough to share open space with Bambi, Mara, Maia, and Rana. The two had been showing interest in the “Powerpuff Girls,” getting excited whenever they heard rumbles or trumpeting from the three. So, we opened the gates between Yards 3 and 4.…...
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