Rana

Mateus, Rana, and Elephant Autonomy

Because of her minor ankle injury, Rana has been getting oral medication and liniment on her ankle as part of her morning check-up. Recently, caregiver Mateus was asking Rana to come into the chute for her treatment, but she didn’t seem interested in coming in. This is uncommon, but Rana…...

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Lady Rumbles to Rana

Lady recently decided that she wanted to spend time in the male Asian yard, and soon Rana let us know she was also interested in the area. Rana had received her treatment in the morning and, after it was complete, she went right over to the alleyway where the gate…...

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Enjoying the Pond From Afar

There are moments when we see the elephants doing something together and we know it would make a great video to share. However, being visible to the girls when they’re comfortable and look like they’re enjoying each other’s company might ruin the moment for them by distracting them from what…...

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Update on Rana’s Ankle

A few weeks ago, we wrote about Rana having a sore ankle. Our radiograph images didn’t show much in the way of acute injury, but suggested that it was a soft tissue issue, similar to a sprain or strain. Happily, the swelling on Rana’s ankle has greatly reduced. We are…...

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Sunday Smile: General Elephant Excitement

As has happened several times recently, little trumpet and rumble parties have broken out among the elephants. For this week’s Sunday Smile, you can see (and hear) Bambi with Rana then Mara in the background, all seemingly happy just to be together. At the end, Guillermina comes by to check…...

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Morning Rumbles With Rana

There have been a number of little parties among the elephants in the last few days, and we think that Rana may be the lady initiating them. She has been light and silly and playful with the others. On this morning, Rana was on her way to get her checkups,…...

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