
08/09/2025
For the first time in over a century, Argentina has no elephants in captivity. Made possible by a 2016 law passed amid growing public pressure, Kenya—the nation's last captive elephant—has been relocated to the Global Sanctuary for Elephants in Brazil. But for an animal who spent decades alone, freedom is just the first step. What does it take to help this social species relearn trust?
Uncover more about Kenya's story and what makes moving elephants so difficult: https://on.natgeo.com/4mIhK10