The Sanctuary was thrilled to witness the long-anticipated tactile interactions between Tange, Sukari, and newest arrival, Donna! The three elephants spent time alternately approaching their shared fence line. Each elephant would turn and exchange sniffs, pausing to listen and, presumably, communicate through rumbling and vibrations. Sukari was the first to reach out and touch Donna's back and tail, displaying eagerness to connect. Next, it was Tange's turn to introduce herself. Donna, with pati
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After many decades without physical interaction with another elephant, Nosey has now been introduced to Tarra and Sissy over a fence line! A long-time priority of The Sanctuary has been to create opportunities for Nosey to interact physically with other elephants. Cognizant of the physical differences between African and Asian elephants, a fence line introduction allows the elephants to grow comfortable with one another in their own time, with the added security that a barrier allows. When final
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After nearly a year of sharing a protected barrier, Artie and Osh successfully shared direct space in the Buckeye Habitat for the first time. This is the first physical introduction without barriers between the bull elephants. Care Staff observed both elephants engaging in species-typical behaviors that reflected the social dynamics previously seen through the shared fence line. Upon entering the habitat together, Osh approached with measured, deliberate movements and engaged in trunk touches an
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Elephants who have spent their lives in captivity need frequent foot care to stay healthy and enjoy exploring. Sanctuary elephants’ large, shock-absorbing foot pads are checked for debris and scrubbed often by Care Staff, making pachyderm pedicures not a splurge, but a vital element of elephant health care at The Sanctuary! Supporters in New Mexico, California, Ohio, and Texas have generously offered a $15,000 match today. Give now to help provide elephant foot care and double your donation! htt
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