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5d ago

Kenya Roams Free in Brazilian Sanctuary After 3,600-Kilometer Rescue

Enabled by seven years of preparation along with cross-border permits, Kenya is roaming a 1,130-hectare reserve under expert veterinary supervision

Kenya, la última elefanta en cautiverio del país fue trasladada a su nuevo hogar en Brasil.
Traslado de la elefanta Kenya al Santuário dos Elegantes Brasil
La elefanta Kenya cuando todavía estaba en su caja, al llegar al santuario

Overview

  • Kenya has safely settled at the Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Mato Grosso, exploring her surroundings while resting and foraging under close observation.
  • Sanctuary staff have begun fence-mediated introductions between Kenya and Pupy, another former Argentine captive, ahead of full social integration.
  • The four-day, 3,600-kilometer transfer that began on July 4 used a CITES-compliant container and involved her trainer and two sanctuary veterinarians.
  • Since 2017, Kenya underwent positive-reinforcement training to acclimate to transport procedures and to cooperate with health checks for her International Veterinary Certificate.
  • Her relocation marks the end of elephant captivity in Argentina after 40 years in Mendoza and showcases a model of international cooperation on animal welfare.