Overview
- The Mato Grosso environment secretariat imposed a 60‑day pause on new admissions on Dec. 23, while routine care for resident elephants continues.
- Ibama opened an investigation and, after a technical visit, said the deaths were not attributable to mistreatment or improper handling.
- The sanctuary calls the order preventive, says its licenses remain valid, and has 60 days to provide requested documentation to state authorities.
- Preliminary findings for Kenya cite severe osteomyelitis, chronic joint damage, and signs consistent with advanced tuberculosis alongside long‑term captivity-related conditions.
- Early necropsy results for Pupy indicate about 40% lung compromise from an amoebic infection, with digestive protozoa and severe gastritis also reported.