Lots of people feel strong connections to elephants. It’s no surprise—they’re charismatic, intelligent, emotionally complex, highly social beings. And that’s exactly why we fight for their right to be free from captivity. What you see below is what captivity does to elephants. Lucky, Jambo, and LouLou are expressing what animal behavior experts call “stereotypic behaviors”—rocking back and forth, swaying, and head-bobbing. Although it might look “cute,” this is actually a compulsive behavior ele
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In this audio clip, Scott and Kat reflect on the damage done to elephants' communication abilities during their time in captivity and what their experiences may be like. This snippet was taken from our latest podcast episode where we catch up on life at the sanctuary and talk about Rana, Mara, Bambi, Maia, and Guille. How are the herd dynamics evolving? How are the elephants embracing the rainy season? Kat and Scott share insights into the elephant’s daily routines and how they typically spend t
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