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Sanctuary Stories – Michele on Elephant Communications

January 13, 2025

It’s probably a given for most of our followers that elephants are highly intelligent, sensitive, social creatures. But working more closely with them here at the sanctuary has allowed me to see their depth even more clearly. And one example is their understanding of what we’re saying to them. I…...

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From Nicole: Exploring Relationships With Elephants

March 30, 2023

We often speak of the complexities of elephant behavior and how understanding the nuances of care is the most difficult part of the job. But it is always interesting to hear the perspective on that topic from someone who has a history of working with elephants when they arrive at…...

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EleFact Friday: The Persistence of Memory

February 10, 2023

It’s EleFACT Friday, and you may remember that we’ve touched on the amazing elephant memory a few times before. Recent reports show that the memory of an elephant may be more important than we previously believed – and it may help them survive. ...

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Relaxing With Rana

February 8, 2023

Volume up! In this video, Scott takes a few moments with Rana to show how her serene presence is felt not just by the other elephants, but by humans, too. Rana calmly shares her time with Scott, demonstrating just how her energy permeates the atmosphere around her, leading to gentle…...

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EleFact Friday: Elephant Communication and Understanding

January 13, 2023

We know that elephants are an intelligent species, wise in emotional wellness and mental cognition. Recently we received a question regarding language and how much they can understand Scott when he speaks to them in the videos we share. Let’s dive in and explore for today’s EleFACT! ...

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EleFact Friday: Getting a Sense of the Weather

October 14, 2022

We’ve mentioned several times now how much everyone at the sanctuary is celebrating the rainy season. The weather is changing, the seasons are shifting, and it seems that all are enjoying the transition. Obviously the elephants can tell when the rain begins, but are they able to sense the change…...

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