Rana

Encouraging New Relationships

On a recent afternoon, Scott and a caregiver went out toward the habitat, planning to do a training session with Guillermina. The idea was to continue acclimating her to working with two people. At the moment, she’s doing well when working with one, but seems a little hesitant about what…...

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Rana’s Small Bite of Grass

Rana occasionally takes some time to herself, seeming to appreciate the space she has available to enjoy at sanctuary. Here, she’s on a short walk, grazing occasionally along the way. The wonderful thing about having such a vast natural space is that it offers the elephants the opportunity to be…...

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Bambi, Rana, and Mara Stroll By the Pond

This week, Scott saw the “Powerpuff Girls” walking near the pond and hoped to get a video of Bambi playing in the mud, because, for many days, that had become part of her afternoon routine. At the last minute she seemed to opt out of a mud bath. As often…...

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Sunday Smile: Rana and Maia Dust Together

Rana and Maia don’t always get to spend much alone time together, just the two of them. So it’s lovely to see them have a chance to enjoy each other’s company and some mud by the pond. Maia is quiet and still while Rana takes the opportunity to give herself…...

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Rana Grazes Her Own Way

This week, we’ve taken a look at Lady’s special grazing technique, Guillermina’s unique way of eating grass, and now we get a peek at Rana demonstrating how she grazes....

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Five Elephants Together

Depending on the day and how they are feeling, the elephants will either spend time together or split up into groups. Sometimes the Powerpuff Girls will stick together while Maia and Guillermina have some time on their own. Other times it’s Guille and Bambi with Maia across the creek and…...

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