{"id":3827,"date":"2025-09-04T15:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/?p=3827"},"modified":"2025-11-04T22:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T22:44:32","slug":"conheca-a-nossa-nova-equipa-de-cuidadores-de-elefantes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/pt\/meet-our-new-elephant-care-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Conhe\u00e7a a Nossa Equipa de Cuidadores de Elefantes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meet our new Elephant Care Team! Joining us are three incredible professionals whose expertise will ensure we provide our elephants with the highest standards of care and compassion from the very beginning: Gail Laule, John Nascimento, and Gra\u00e7a Oliveira.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Gail Laule &#8211; Elephant Transition Coordinator<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gail Laule is a world-renowned animal behavior specialist and a true trailblazer in elephant welfare. For more than 30 years, she\u2019s been changing the way we care for elephants. Gail co-developed the groundbreaking &#8220;protected contact&#8221; approach, transforming how these complex animals are trained with positive reinforcement. Through her organization, Active Environments, Gail has brought this\u00a0more humane training practice to zoos, sanctuaries, and research centers worldwide. Her influential publications, including \u201cPositive Reinforcement Training as an Enrichment Strategy\u201d and \u201cProtected Contact and Elephant Welfare,\u201d have become essential resources within the animal care community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">As our Elephant Transition Coordinator, Gail will lead the creation of behavior programs that help elephants feel safe and respected, encouraging them to participate in their own care. She\u2019ll also train our caregivers in the protected contact approach, which will make it easier for new elephant arrivals to begin building safe, trusting relationships. Imagine an elephant, once wary and withdrawn, choosing of their own free will to engage with a caregiver for the first time. That\u2019s the kind of transformation Gail helps make possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GLaule-Profile-Photo-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"367\" height=\"367\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3753 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>John Nascimento &#8211; Elephant Caregiver<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Joining Gail is seasoned animal behavior specialist, John Nascimento, who brings over 20 years of experience working with marine and terrestrial mammals. John first discovered his deep passion for elephants while working in Abu Dhabi, where he was struck by their intelligence and emotional depth. Since then, he has been committed to advancing their wellbeing through empathetic, relationship-centered training practices. Most recently, John worked alongside Gail at Mandai Wildlife Group in Singapore, where the two collaborated on improving the lives of captive wildlife through progressive behavioral programs. He is excited to bring his skills into the sanctuary world in his home country of Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>As Pangea\u2019s first full-time Elephant Caregiver, John will play a vital role in the day-to-day lives of our elephants. His responsibilities will include preparing and delivering tailored diets, observing behavior to monitor health and emotional wellbeing, assisting with medical routines, maintaining clean and enriching environments, and building relationships rooted in trust. John will also work closely with Gail to apply protected contact methods.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/John-Nascimento-1024x1024.webp\" width=\"356\" height=\"356\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3819 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Gra\u00e7a Oliveira &#8211; Wildlife Veterinarian<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rounding out the team is highly accomplished wildlife veterinarian, Gra\u00e7a Oliveira. She brings a passion for wildlife and years of field experience caring for large mammals, including elephants. Gra\u00e7a is also a Managing Partner at European Wildlife Vets and was previously Head of the Animal Department at Badoca Safari Park.<\/p>\n<p>At Pangea, Gra\u00e7a will make sure every elephant gets top-notch veterinary support. She\u2019ll oversee all veterinary care, and develop specialized medical programs tailored to each individual elephant.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Graca-Headshot_v3-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"359\" height=\"359\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3593 alignnone size-large\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Together, Gail, John, and Gra\u00e7a will lead a care team established to meet the complex physical and emotional needs of our elephants. We\u2019re so proud to have these three individuals at Pangea and can\u2019t wait for you to see the impact they\u2019ll make.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet our new Elephant Care Team! Joining us are three incredible professionals whose expertise will ensure we provide our elephants with the highest standards of care and compassion from the very beginning: Gail Laule, John Nascimento, and Gra\u00e7a Oliveira.\u00a0 Gail Laule &#8211; Elephant Transition Coordinator Gail Laule is a world-renowned animal behavior specialist and a true trailblazer in elephant welfare. For more than 30 years, she\u2019s been changing the way we care for elephants. Gail co-developed the groundbreaking &#8220;protected contact&#8221; approach, transforming how these complex animals are trained with positive reinforcement. Through her organization, Active Environments, Gail has brought this\u00a0more humane training practice to zoos, sanctuaries, and research centers worldwide. Her influential publications, including \u201cPositive Reinforcement Training as an Enrichment Strategy\u201d and \u201cProtected Contact and Elephant Welfare,\u201d have become essential resources within the animal care community.\u00a0 As our Elephant Transition Coordinator, Gail will lead the creation of behavior programs that help elephants feel safe and respected, encouraging them to participate in their own care. She\u2019ll also train our caregivers in the protected contact approach, which will make it easier for new elephant arrivals to begin building safe, trusting relationships. Imagine an elephant, once wary and withdrawn, choosing of their own [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":3823,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3><strong>Introducing the Wild Tauros<\/strong><\/h3><p>Another major milestone in our rewilding journey at Pangea! Thanks to our ongoing collaboration with Rewilding Portugal, we have successfully introduced a herd of Tauros to the sanctuary as part of our commitment to restoring native biodiversity and natural grazing dynamics.<\/p><p>The\u00a0Tauros\u00a0is a keystone species, playing a vital role in shaping landscapes through natural grazing. These animals are part of the\u00a0Tauros\u00a0Programme, which seeks to restore the ecological role of the extinct aurochs (Bos primigenius) by selectively breeding modern cattle with primitive traits. By doing so, we can bring back a species that once maintained open habitats, controlled shrub encroachment, and contributed to a resilient ecosystem. You can learn more about Rewilding Portugal\u2019s\u00a0Tauros\u00a0Programme\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rewildingeurope.com\/rewilding-in-action\/wildlife-comeback\/tauros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. At Pangea, these newly introduced Tauros will:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Keep the landscape healthy<\/strong> by naturally shaping a mix of open grasslands, bushes, and trees.<\/li><li><strong>Enrich the soil and support wildlife<\/strong>\u00a0by spreading nutrients and seeds as they graze.<\/li><li><strong>Help prevent wildfires<\/strong>\u00a0by eating dry vegetation that could otherwise fuel fires.<\/li><\/ul><p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bulls_Horses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1616\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p><h3><strong>Looking Ahead: A Rewilding Vision for the Future<\/strong><\/h3><p>The introduction of the\u00a0Tauros\u00a0is the second stage of a broader vision to create a self-sustaining, dynamic landscape at Pangea. Over the next 3\u20135 years, our rewilding efforts will focus on:<\/p><p><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Expanding natural grazing<\/strong>: Increasing the population of\u00a0Tauros\u00a0and previously introduced Sorraia horses while introducing additional grazers like the European bison and the Critically Endangered Somali wild ass, adding greater diversity to the ecological balance we hope to achieve.<\/p><p><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Improving habitat connectivity<\/strong>: Gradually removing fences to allow for more natural movement of species and the creation of a truly wild landscape.<\/p><p><strong>3. Reducing wildfire risk<\/strong>: Strengthening natural fire prevention strategies by allowing grazers to regulate vegetation growth and maintain open habitats.<\/p><p><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Enhancing rotational grazing strategies<\/strong>: Using a carefully designed system to maximize biodiversity benefits, ensuring a natural balance between grazing pressure and habitat recovery.<\/p><h3><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3><p>To ensure a smooth transition, the Tauros will first settle in a designated grazing area alongside the Sorraia horses, with provisions in place to support their adaptation. By April, they will be introduced to a larger, fully naturalized grazing area, where they can contribute to the restoration of Pangea\u2019s ecosystems for years to come. We look forward to sharing more updates as the Tauros settle into their new home!<\/p><p><em>Photo credits: Jos\u00e9 Eduardo Fontes\/Rewilding Portugal<br \/><\/em><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news","category-pangea-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Meet Our Elephant Care Team - Pangea Trust<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/pt\/conheca-a-nossa-nova-equipa-de-cuidadores-de-elefantes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"pt_PT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Meet Our Elephant Care Team - Pangea Trust\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Meet our new Elephant Care Team! 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