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Brazil opens Latin America's first elephant sanctuary
Brazil opens Latin America's first elephant sanctuary
1 hour ago
AP
Asian elephants Guida and Maia arrived at the sanctuary earlier this week
The first elephant sanctuary in Latin America has opened in Brazil to provide a home for an estimated 50 circus animals from across the region.
Guida and Maia, both over 40 years old, are the first residents.
They will be provided with veterinary care and live out their lives in forested areas with pastures.
A US-based group bought the land to give the elephants a refuge as zoos in the region close and more laws prohibit the use of animals in circuses.
More:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37663208
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