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Rana and Mara Have Lots to Say

We’ve been hearing and witnessing more celebrations across the sanctuary for the past couple of weeks. Recently, when Rana was leaving the barn after her treatment, she went over to Mara, who petted her with her foot, which was a sweet sign of affection. They seem to have a shorthand…...

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Rana and Mara’s Reunion

This video takes place directly after yesterday’s clip. Rana had been in Yard 5, eating her medicinal apples and some hay. She and Mara started vocalizing back and forth with each other until Rana finally decided it was time to go find her friend. ...

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Maia, Bambi, and Guillermina Rumble and Squeak

This video represents a somewhat typical morning interaction among Maia, Bambi, and Guillermina after breakfast and treatments. The three of them often take a little time together before going about their plans for the day. Here, Guille is by the fence showing off her impressive trunk and making little chirping…...

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No More Talking

As I’m sure you’ve heard us say by now, the elephants will sometimes go silent when they know they are being filmed. We like to keep our videos of them either short and sweet or filmed from far away. When we take videos up close, it’s generally at a time…...

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Guillermina Finds Maia and Bambi

Bambi and Maia were in Yard 4 after breakfast, as it was time for Bambi’s treatment. These days, when Bambi and Maia get together, you’ll often hear rumbling, trumpeting, squeaks, and even more rumbles. It seems like they don’t really need an excuse for a party. ...

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Rana and Mara Call to Each Other

It was morning after breakfast and time for Rana’s treatment. She came over to the barn, while Mara stayed in Yard 1. Normally, Mara comes to the barn with Rana, but she opted not to this time, instead staying outside to eat hay and make lots of rumbles. Rana was…...

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