elephant health

Male Asian elephant Sandro walks on a dirt path

Moving Around With Sandro

September 26, 2026

Sometimes, caregivers will encourage the elephants to move around a bit, perhaps to inspire them to check out a new part of the habitat, settle into a comfy spot to eat, or to give their muscles a gentle workout. In this video, we’re seeing a couple of those things with…...

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Male Asian elephant Sandro stands in the treatment chute in the elephant barn

Sandro Gets Comfortable in the Chute

September 25, 2026

Each barn at the sanctuary has a couple of treatment chutes, which are spaces where elephants stand to receive medical care. They are also how the elephants go in and out of the barn. Sandro will need extensive exams and customized medical assistance, so it’s important that he becomes comfortable…...

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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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Male Asian elephant Sandro cradles a watermelon in his trunk

Sandro Snacks on a Melon

September 22, 2026

We’re still discovering Sandro’s favorite foods. We learned from his zoo keepers that he likes papaya and bananas, and he seems to like his cooked veggies very much. We weren’t surprised to find that, like the other sanctuary residents, he loves watermelon. You can see that he picks up the…...

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Male Asian elephant Sandro stands beneath palm branches

Elephant Appreciation Day 2026

September 22, 2026

If you are reading this post, you’re probably a regular follower of the elephants here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. You may have read every EleFact and soaked in the experiences of the girls (and now boy!) to the point where you’re the resident expert on all things elephant in your…...

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Female Asian elephants Bambi and Maia walk side by side. Bambi is on the right in direct Sunlight and Maia is on the right in the shade

World Elephant Day 2026

August 12, 2026

Today is World Elephant Day, a day to celebrate the beauty, the power, and the importance of elephants to the planet. It’s also a time when we can look realistically at what’s happening to the global elephant population, the role sanctuary plays in conservation, and talk about how you can…...

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