Oh, Guille. She's so curious and full of energy. When she slows down, we wonder what she is pondering.

While we can't be certain, the caregivers believe they may have heard Baby make a rumble-like call. As she grows more comfortable, she may become part of the sanctuary's evening conversations. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/baby-might-be-vocalizing-with-the-others/

We had some questions lately about Bambi's cataracts. If you'd like to learn more, you can read about them here: https://globalelephants.org/from-dr-trish-treating-bambis-eye/

When she's covered in a thick layer of mud or dirt, Maia's pretty pink freckles disappear!

Baby's skin is healing with every bath, scrub, and good scratch. She happily stepped into the hose for a morning shower before heading back out to explore—growing more comfortable with her new home every day. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/baby-gets-two-baths-in-one-day/

The pond and nearby dirt pile are favorite nap spots for Bambi, Maia, and Guillermina. Here, Bambi enjoyed a dust bath while sleepy Maia simply stood beside her, content to relax in her friend's company.

Elephants are incredible! Here is the bottom of Guille's foot and her very hairy tail.

Dr. Mateus shares the reality of caring for formerly captive elephants: healing begins with trust. After decades of trauma and neglect, every exam, treatment, and training session starts by giving each elephant the choice to feel safe. globalelephants.org/caregiver-no...

Baby's pink ear speckles make her easy to recognize—and soon we'll all know them by heart! ❤️ She's still in quarantine while required tests are completed. Once she's cleared, she'll begin meeting the other elephants safely across a fence. Read more: https://ow.ly/2kUS50ZmCNM

Rana has such sweet eyes. During treatment, she demands that her caregivers stay fully present with her. She's great at teaching our new caregivers, but it can also make her challenging to work with. They have to be ready to stay in the moment with her!

Today's Elefact dives deeper into stereotyping, a repetitive behavior that you may have seen elephants do in captivity. Baby still stereotypes, but she does it a lot less now that she has plenty of stimulation at the sanctuary. More: https://globalelephants.org/elefact-friday-what-is-stereotyping/

Sissy, an Asian elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, passed away on Monday. She was the sanctuary's longest-time resident of almost 27 years. We feel for her friends and caregivers with this loss. 💚 More: https://elephants.com/news/elenotes/posts/remembering-asian-elephant-sissy-age-58

I spy an elephant.... 👀 It's Mara! 🐘

For the first time we've seen, Mara explored the far side of Yard 5 beyond the creek with Rana. Even after years in sanctuary, she's still discovering new places. Growth doesn't stop—it simply happens at each elephant's own pace. https://globalelephants.org/mara-takes-new-steps/

Baby's confidence keeps growing. She still checks in with her caregivers at times, but she's spending more time exploring on her own. As trust in her new home grows, she's becoming more independent—a wonderful step in her journey. https://globalelephants.org/baby-still-needs-some-reassurance/

Baby is a cutie. At 34 years old, she’s the second youngest at the sanctuary after Guille, who’s 27.

Just like humans, elephants have small behaviors that they do just because, and sometimes that’s the only explanation. They are unique individuals who, when they have autonomy and space, express themselves in every little thing they do.

It’s awesome to see Baby living amongst the tall palms in the male Asian elephant habitat. 🤩🌿

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised an incredible $72,175.90 during Trunks & Treasures. Long-time supporter, Sue Levin, stepped in to close the gap in funding for our first medical building. Read her message here: https://ow.ly/JlOn50Zk28z

Baby continues making great progress with her care team. She calmly practiced trunk touches and foot presentations, learning new positions that help with future care. She stayed relaxed, engaged, and eager to participate every step of the way. Read more: https://ow.ly/vYRr50Zjs1F

Baby has been spending more time near the corridor leading to the other elephants' habitat. While she hasn't visibly acknowledged them yet, the girls know she's there and have been spotted grazing where they can see her. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/babys-eating-within-sight-of-the-others/

Bambi, Maia, and Guillermina started the morning at the pond. After watching from the shore, Bambi finally joined them, splashing herself before settling in for a good scratch. Her trunk lifted high as she enjoyed every squishy moment. https://globalelephants.org/bambis-squishy-bottom/

Baby is growing more confident every day. She spent more time exploring on her own instead of staying close to her caregivers. At night, she waited for dinner to be delivered instead of returning to the barn—a wonderful sign she's settling in. https://ow.ly/gHty50Ziki1

Baby is cute from every angle! 😄

We’re still figuring out Baby’s favorite snacks, and we know from the road trip that it definitely includes bananas. We tried pineapple twice and she mashed it up in her mouth then spit it out, so that seems to be a “no.” Read more: https://ow.ly/mYnh50ZhXoS

Today marks one week since Baby arrived at the sanctuary and took her first steps into her new life. Every story of rebirth at the sanctuary is incredible and we are so thankful to be able to share these first moments with all of you.

Part of helping elephants settle into sanctuary is offering a late-night meal. Baby is still in her early days, so we check on her each evening. Last night, her caregiver noticed she seemed more relaxed—her body less tense, her eyes softer. Read more: https://ow.ly/ugRS50ZhNAf

We’ve all seen how glorious and hairy Guillermina's tail is; it’s definitely the fuzziest of all the girls here at the moment, but Baby appears to be giving Guille a run for her money. The primary difference between the two furry tails: Baby’s hair is blonde!

Baby is venturing deeper into the habitat, choosing where to graze and browse on her own. Here, you can spot her peeking above the tall grass as she enjoys a peaceful snack. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/wandering-deeper-into-the-habitat/

Baby is going to be identifiable from the other girls by all of her pink skin! 💕