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Kenya and Pupy Meet in Brazil as Argentina’s Last Captive Elephants Reclaim Freedom

Following separate journeys over thousands of kilometers, the elephants’ first supervised adjacent-pen encounter at a 1,500-hectare reserve showcased their curiosity, signaling the next stage of integration.

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El encuentro de Kenya y Pupy en el santuario de elefantes en el Mato Grosso.
Después de un largo viaje entre Mendoza y el Mato Grosso, Kenya ya comienza a adaptarse a la nueva vida en libertad junto a Pupy

Overview

  • The sanctuary’s staff orchestrated the first supervised adjacent-pen encounter between Kenya and Pupy, initiating their gradual social integration.
  • Kenya’s July 9 arrival completed Argentina’s phase-out of elephant captivity after a sedative-free, 3,600-kilometer journey and seven years of training.
  • Pupy reached the Brazilian reserve in April following a five-day, 2,700-kilometer transfer from Buenos Aires that relied on positive-reinforcement methods.
  • The Global Sanctuary for Elephants offers a 1,500-hectare reserve with species-specific enclosures designed to promote natural behaviors and autonomy.
  • Argentine and Brazilian authorities collaborated with NGOs and sanctuary experts to execute CITES-compliant relocations prioritizing animal welfare.