elephant health

EleFact Friday: Elephant Allergies?

As winter turns to spring in some areas around the world, we humans may be experiencing some 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 look at allergies in animals, both wild…...

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Guille’s Weight is Improving

Through no fault of her own, Guillermina arrived at sanctuary as a very round young lady, who would have fallen into the clinically obese category. But we knew from the moment we met her that, with her high energy level, sanctuary would be the perfect place to help her slim…...

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EleFact Friday: Hearing in Elephants and Mammals

Two weeks ago, we shared about an elephant’s ability to understand language and a very interesting question was raised: do elephants (or other animals, domestic or wild) experience hearing loss in the same way humans do? For today’s EleFACT Friday, we’ll take a closer look…or listen?...

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EleFact Friday: Yearly Round-Up

If there’s anything we know for sure, it’s that working with elephants is a constant journey of learning: not only learning aspects of animals as individuals, but educating ourselves about the species as a whole in order to provide them with the best care possible. A big part of sanctuary,…...

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EleFact Friday: The Brain and Captivity

For those who are long time followers of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, it’s no secret that the animals that come into our care often arrive with physical complications. Things like weight loss, GI issues, foot problems, and skin troubles are common for animals who have spent years in captivity. Emotional compromises…...

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Keeping an Eye On Guille’s Emotional State

Some of you have asked how it’s possible to identify the changes that Guillermina might be going through as she moves through the healing process. We have learned over the years what sorts of tell-tale signs emerge when an elephant is dealing with significant change or grief. As with any…...

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