Since his arrival, Artie has had many opportunities to engage with his female African counterparts, Sukari and Tange. Notably, Flora has chosen not to partake in these interactions, until now! On a recent fall morning, with the beautiful cool weather finally here, Artie and Flora had their first encounter at the fence line. This highly anticipated meeting involved lots of sniffing and gentle touching with their trunks, soft rumbling sounds, and a bit of spirited and friendly sparring initiated by Flora. Artie displayed his usual respectful demeanor, even offering his hind foot for a sniff.
About The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee:
Located 85 miles southwest of Nashville in Hohenwald, Tenn., The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides elephants retired from performance and exhibition with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. The Sanctuary also works to raise public awareness of the complex needs of elephants in captivity, and the crisis facing elephants in the wild. The Elephant Discovery Center, The Sanctuary’s educational center with exhibits focused on elephants’ role as a keystone species, is open to visitors in downtown Hohenwald. The elephants’ habitats are closed to the public.
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