{"id":7273,"date":"2026-05-26T08:41:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/?p=7273"},"modified":"2026-06-09T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:08:08","slug":"a-chegada-de-kariba-a-pangea-sofreu-um-atraso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pangeatrust.org\/pt\/karibas-arrival-at-pangea-delayed\/","title":{"rendered":"A Chegada de Kariba a Pangea Atrasada"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Minor Medical Issue Requiring Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We know so many of you have been eagerly waiting for news of Kariba\u2019s journey to Pangea, and we wanted to share an important update. Her move was intended to take place at the end of this month. Unfortunately, the universe had other plans.<\/p>\n

Just days before her scheduled relocation, an abscess was discovered on her foot that requires treatment before she can safely travel. Foot abscesses are a common ailment in elephants who have spent their lives in captivity but they are well understood and very treatable with good veterinary care. This, of course, is deeply disappointing for all of us who have worked so hard to prepare for her arrival at the sanctuary. However, Kariba’s wellbeing will always come first. If there is any risk that travel could worsen her condition or compromise her recovery during the relocation from Belgium to Portugal, then we will always choose to wait until she is fully healed.<\/p>\n

While this means the journey to her new home is now delayed, we are incredibly grateful that the issue was identified in time, before she was moved. The priority now is ensuring Kariba receives all the care she needs before taking this important step. We are working closely with her veterinary team and will share further updates once we have a clearer picture of her progress.<\/p>\n

Thank you for holding Kariba in your thoughts and for being part of the community cheering her on towards a new life. Pangea is ready for her as soon as she is fit and able to travel.<\/p>\n

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\"KaribaKariba enjoying some snacks at Pakawi Park, Belgium.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Introducing the Wild Tauros<\/strong><\/h3>

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>

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\u00a0here<\/a>. At Pangea, these newly introduced Tauros will:<\/p>