FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 20, 2024
Nosey the Elephant Takes a Splash
Hohenwald, TN - How do elephants keep themselves cool in Middle Tennessee? The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee's live EleCams recently captured a delightful scene featuring Nosey, a 42-year-old African female elephant, finding ways to keep cool on a particularly warm day in Tennessee. She began by rolling in the cool, wet mud, which is known to help protect against the summer sun. Then, she decided to take the plunge, immersing herself completely in the pond. She was seen lowering her head under and scooping up water with her trunk, then spraying it into the air, while her large ears flapped and swayed all around her.
After her swim, she emerged from the pond and quickly wandered over to a cluster of nearby trees. With earnest effort, she leaned against their sturdy trunks, using the trees as scratching posts across her sides, back, head, legs, and tusks! This scene not only emphasizes the elephants' resourcefulness in staying cool and itch-free, but also highlights The Sanctuary’s diverse and natural habitats.
About The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Located on 3,060 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee, The Elephant Sanctuary is the nation’s largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for Asian and African elephants. Founded in 1995, The Sanctuary has provided 33 elephants 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 is licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and has been dually recognized through accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. The Elephant Sanctuary is currently home to 12 elephant residents.
To learn more about The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, please visit our website at www.elephants.com. We welcome you to stay engaged and observe the elephants via our live-streaming EleCams at www.elephants.com/elecam, and connect with us via social media.
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Ashley Dehnke, Public Relations & Communications Manager