Pocha

Pocha and Guillermina’s First Morning at Sanctuary

May 13, 2022

After a long night, the girls met the day with LOTS of vocalizations – chirps, trumpets, and some little raspberries. Both elephants look more rested than on the night before and could see the sun rise over the horizon early this morning. For those who were unable to join us…...

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Pocha and Guillermina Leave Argentina and Cross Into Brazil!

May 10, 2022

Here, we are sharing two videos – the first shows Pocha and Guillermina in their last moments in Argentina. The second live video captures Pocha and Guille crossing over into Brazil as our human teams from Argentina and Brazil meet up. The internet drops partway through, so there’s a bit…...

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Late Night/Early Morning Update From the Road

May 9, 2022

For those of you who are up early/late depending on where in the world you are, it is 2:30 am check-in from the transport caravan’s overnight hotel. The group stayed at a private hotel where the group was able to get some sleep and some very welcome showers. Chilly evening,…...

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Happy Mother’s Day to Pocha

May 8, 2022

In the wild, female elephants live in a matriarchal society and mothering can be a group effort. Pocha, however, faced the reality of motherhood alone. She carried Guillermina for 22 months and gave birth to her in the pit – with nothing and no other elephants to help. Pocha is…...

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First Morning on the Road with Pocha and Guillermina

May 8, 2022

  Good early morning from somewhere in Argentina. Mother and daughter, Pocha and Guillermina are doing well. Guillermina is very settled and an absolute rockstar. Both girls are eating and drinking a little- status quo for first-day travels, which is what we like. Don’t forget, you can also follow along…...

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Pocha and Guillermina Are On the Road to Brazil!

May 7, 2022

Time for Pocha and Guillermina to hit the road and come to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil! Trish and Scott give a quick update to show crates loaded on the truck and ready to roll!...

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