A bull #elephant in Meru has been consistently breaching fences to reach farmers' crops. His talent had been noted by conservationists who feared that he would teach his skills to younger generations. To keep everyone safe, he's been moved to Tsavo. www.the-star.co.ke/news/2025-09...

The morning after their first night together, Pupy & Kenya spent time side by side at Club Mud before breakfast. Throughout the day, Pupy showed she still needs space at times - and Kenya respected that. Every step, even with breaks, helps build trust. globalelephants.org/pupy-needs-a...

"An #elephant in Botswana's wetlands charged towards a group of tourists, including Americans and Brits, after they drifted too close to her babies during a safari canoe tour." More: www.ndtv.com/world-news/v...

That's a big bite, Kenya! 😄

After dinner, Pupy and Kenya chose to stay close, rumbling softly and relaxing near each other. By night feed, they were still side by side, calm and easy. Read the full post here: globalelephants.org/pupy-and-ken...

"Carrying-capacity" is a term used in agriculture to describe the number of animals 🐄 that a piece of land can support. The figure began being used on elephants in the 1960's. Though unscientific, it leads to conservation decisions, like culling. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...

Mara and Rana have such a special bond. It's beautiful to see. 💕

After breakfast, Pupy and Kenya spent the day moving calmly between yards, circling one another and even sharing Club Mud for a bit. Kenya’s energy is gentle, Pupy is relaxed—small steps forward. Read more: globalelephants.org/deciding-how...

In the latest episode of our podcast, Global Rumblings, Scott, Kat, and our host Nadia talk about the progress made over the past 12 years and what still needs to happen so captive elephants everywhere can live as naturally as possible. Listen here: youtu.be/TPStFFfpflY?...

Today we celebrate 5 years since Bambi’s rescue! 💚 From a fearful elephant in a cement room to one who now shines with confidence, friendships, and muddy showers—her transformation is proof of the power of sanctuary. Read more here: globalelephants.org/happy-5th-re...

The UK is experiencing trouble importing hooved animals (including elephants). "RZSS chief executive David Field said there had been a huge increase in paperwork needed to transfer animals to the UK from the EU" Read more: www.bbc.com/news/article...

Bambi, Maia, and Guillermina spent the evening in one of their favorite spots in Yard 5. Before breakfast, we encouraged them to move into Yard 1, closer to the barn, so that caregivers could give Yard 5 a good cleaning. (Yes, caregiving means a lot of poop pick-up!) Sometimes,

Ruth, a 43-year-old elephant at Milwaukee County Zoo, fell for a second time and was euthanized. 💔 The zoo stated her first fall was due to aggression from another elephant, a behavior that is unusual in wild herds but common in small captive spaces. www.milwaukeemag.com/milwaukee-co...

After dinnertime on the day of Kenya and Pupy’s first meeting, Kenya was standing by the gate between Yards 1 and 2, and as soon as she saw caregivers, she began vocalizing. Kenya makes some of the most interesting noises–totally unique from the ones we are used to hearing from the Asian elephants–

At Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD), Limpopo, who recently killed a caregiver, was moved to protected contact while awaiting her rewilding. She was then euthanized over concerns for the other caregivers' safety. www.facebook.com/HERDElephant...

Watching Pupy & Kenya slowly build trust has been fascinating. At first, Kenya’s enthusiasm met Pupy’s hesitation—but little by little, they’ve chosen closeness on their own terms. Recently, the gate was opened and they stood side by side, calm & brave. Watch here:

"Animal welfare activists in India are mourning the death of a much-loved elephant they long sought to rehabilitate. Shankar, the lone African elephant at Delhi's zoo who spent much of his life in isolation, refused food on Wednesday and collapsed..." www.bbc.com/news/article...

When we talk about the elephants here at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, we emphasize that the girls’ relationships with one another are much more important than their relationships with caregivers. Some of the most meaningful moments of our day are those when we see the elephants lost in

Ryan Easley, a tiger operator affiliated with former Netflix star Joe Exotic, was killed by a Tiger at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve, a roadside zoo near Hugo, Oklahoma. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... More info shared by animal welfare advocates and photo of Ryan shared by Peta, below.

For about 40 years at Ecoparque Mendoza, Kenya could only reach for trees outside her enclosure. 🌳 Now, at sanctuary, she’s surrounded by them—free to forage, snack, and enjoy as she pleases. A life once out of reach is finally hers. Unfortunately, it’s common for elephants in captivity

For years, we’ve been sharing photos of some of the Asian elephants sporting fashionable accessories in the form of hay hats. Maia, and Guillermina are known to toss hay all over themselves (as did Lady back in her day) and wear their hay often and proudly.

Each month, our EleGuardians vote for their favorite photos. By adopting a sanctuary elephant, our EleGuardians help provide for their care and nutrition. Learn more here: globalelephants.org/adopt-an-ele...

At sanctuary, autonomy is everything. 🐘 We use protected contact—always keeping a barrier or safe distance between humans & elephants. This honors their boundaries, prioritizes elephant-to-elephant bonds, and lets healing happen on their terms. Read more: globalelephants.org/...

Israel Shambira, an elephant caregiver at Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) reserve in South Africa has passed away after an incident with an elephant named Limpopo. More: herd.org.za/blog/the-tra...

Guillermina is the youngest elephant at the sanctuary. You can read more about the sanctuary elephants on our website. Everyone has their own page! Read Guille's here: globalelephants.org/...

After dinner, Guille surprised us by seeking a little fence time with Kat—rare for her, since she usually prefers elephant company. She showed off her smarts with some training & treats before Maia & Bambi joined her. A brief but sweet sister moment. 💚 Watch here: globalelephants.org/a-conversati...

It's a privilege to watch Kenya and Pupy continue to settle more and more into their new lives at the sanctuary. You can see the change in their eyes. This is Kenya's soft, inquisitive eye.

At ESB, #elephants tend to learn that food is always waiting—no need to rush. Kenya & Pupy once hustled to the fence at mealtimes, but now they take their time, knowing meals & hidden snacks will be there when they’re ready. Read today's full post: globalelephants.org/theres-no-ru...

The baby elephant born at Columbus Zoo in July has been named Rita Jean. www.circlevilleherald.com/news/the-bab...

At the ecoparque, Kenya wasn’t a big fan of baths, but we’re encouraging her to try them more often–and she’s being very receptive. We give her a gentle stream of water to cool her off and she relaxes and seems to enjoy it. The plan is to get her used to water and further her comfort with

We recently wrote an Elefact about elephant hair. They have hair everywhere. Look at the chin hair on Guille! 😁

It was breakfast and, once again, caregivers fed Pupy and Kenya in adjoining stalls in the barn. Pupy has her undecided moments where she still seems to be analyzing Kenya’s behaviors, but she also has moments when she’s on her own and appears confident as can be. This is a quick little video

Rana quite frequently brings a smile to our faces because of how unique and lovely she is, but she also has a silly streak. Here, she’s with Mara (as usual) and, while Mara is having a very chill afternoon snacking on grass... globalelephants.org/sunday-smile...

Zurich Zoo lost an elephant calf, named Zali, due to reported cardiovascular failure. www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/...

In our latest episode of our podcast, Global Rumblings, we discuss how Kenya is settling in, transforming from a polite wanderer into a bold explorer. Listen to the full podcast on our YouTube channel at youtu.be/KEHVWbuEMHs?...

A local government in South Africa, concerned with the size of their #elephant population, approved a plan for culling. The NSPCA and other groups have suggested alternatives, which board members have said they are open to. Read more: www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/ele...

#Elephants are actually very hairy. But instead of keeping them warm like fur, it actually cools them down! Find out more about our friends' fuzz here: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...

In this viral video, a truck full of tourists gets too close to an #elephant, who effortlessly lifts the front of the vehicle off the ground. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

We’ve noticed Kenya favoring her right front foot, shifting weight to her heel. Her pads are years overgrown, and dry season makes trimming tough. For now, she gets medication and she's training for foot soaks, with more work planned. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenyas-tende...

Thank you National Geographic for celebrating this enormous success with us. Argentina's commitment and Kenya's transformation are an example for the rest of the world of the change that is possible for #elephants in captivity. Read the article: www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

Pupy looks content on this lovely, peaceful day at the sanctuary. It's a beautiful sight. 🥰

As we have explained before, there are times when it’s difficult to get close-up videos of the elephants. They seem to know when they are being filmed and will sometimes appear to change their behavior when they see a camera, but we do our best to capture short clips like

At Milwaukee County Zoo, "Ruth lost her footing on a log in the outdoor habit due to aggressive behavior from a herdmate, and she fell". Aggressive behavior within a herd is not typical in the wild. In captivity, it's common in spaces that are too small. people.com/zoe-uses-tra...

Our supporters who adopt one of our sanctuary elephants are known as “EleGuardians” and receive an adoption certificate plus exclusive pictures, videos, and updates. 🐘🎁 Adopt an elephant here: globalelephants.org/adopt-an-ele...

It’s easy to tell the difference between Pupy and Kenya, since Pupy has two tusks and Kenya only has one that is visible. But you may not notice, because it’s not immediately obvious, that Kenya’s right tusk actually grows improperly. As Scott shows in this video, it appears that at some point her

Read this heartbreaking and well-written account of an #elephant herd's battle for space during a community's increase in farming -- "a desperate bid for survival on the part of the animals and for the farmers; it was a battle to protect their livelihoods" punchng.com/shrinking-fo...

We’re deep into the dry season at the sanctuary which means that there’s not quite as much greenery. That doesn’t stop the elephants from finding some fresh spots for grazing. Bambi is showing some impressive grass munching skills here, as she rips up giant chunks of grass.

When it's hot, #elephants release heat through their ears. They also sweat through the pores in their feet and trap water in their wrinkles to help them feel cooler for longer. Read more: globalelephants.org/...

At dinner, Kenya surprised us by wandering into the trees instead of heading for her hay, grains & produce. She came back with a branch in her trunk—apparently more tempting than her meal. Watch here:

Maia & Guille were splashing in the pond, playfully shoving & wrestling trunks. At one point, Maia decided to stand over Guille -- a loving and protective gesture. Guille seemed to think she wanted to keep playing. Watch them here: