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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
Two abused elephants, Shirley and Jenny are reunited after 23 years, and their joy is trumpeted throughout the colony.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
The sanctuary was started in 1995 by Carol Buckley and Scott Blaise.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
Elephants in zoos and circuses are typically moved with a tool called an ankus, a nasty-looking wooden shaft with a metal hook protruding from the top. It’s banned at the sanctuary.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
Elephants relax in the the shade on a hot day.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
Elephants can be gentle giants.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
The elephants at Carol Buckley's sanctuary live -- and die -- on their own terms.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
The elephants Buckley works with have suffered neglect and abuse.
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Photographed by Tamara Reynolds
The savanna-like plains of the sanctuary in Tennessee is a perfect environment for elephants.
A sad and happy story all rolled up into one. Thank you for sharing their story with us!
i love the elephants story, i just that there were more pictures and stories about these animals. As i am truly an elephant lover. I think they are great creatures.