Rana

Identifying the Elephants: Learning About Rana

For this week’s final entry of the series on how to identify each elephant, we’re going to talk about Rana, the lovely elephant with beautiful smooth skin and small, dark brown eyes. ...

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Guille Joins the Powerpuff Girls

As always, the relationships among the elephants here at sanctuary are evolving in interesting ways. This week, after Rana and Bambi had spent some time in the annex, they went out into Yard 4 where Guille was spending time. Rana, Bambi, and Mara all walked into the habitat and the…...

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Sunday Smile: The Powerpuff Girls Together

There’s something to be said for old friends. There’s a relaxed vibe that comes with longtime relationships that just can’t be found anywhere else. Of course, the world is full of new things and new individuals – all of which can be exciting and enriching. But, as (L to R)…...

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Sunday Smile: A Rana Surprise!

One recent morning, the girls were walking to breakfast along the fences between Yards 4 and 5 – which is a different area for them to spend time in. They were in a loose configuration, popping out of the bushes at various places along the way. ...

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After Breakfast Hangout

After breakfast seems to be a relaxed time in general, as the elephants enjoy space together or on their own – their choice, of course – generally grazing and having a laid-back time. ...

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Relaxing With Rana

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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