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Elephant Sanctuary Opens in Portugal

Julie, the last circus elephant in Portugal, has become the first resident of a new 400-hectare elephant sanctuary. The sanctuary provides Julie with her first real home after nearly 40 years in captivity. The move aims to provide a better life for Julie and other elephants.

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The essential points

  1. 01New elephant sanctuary opens in Portugal
  2. 02Julie becomes first resident of the sanctuary
  3. 03Sanctuary provides Julie with her first real home
  4. 04Move aims to provide better life for Julie and other elephants
The full brief

Julie, the last circus elephant in Portugal, has become the first resident of a new 400-hectare elephant sanctuary. The sanctuary provides Julie with her first real home after nearly 40 years in captivity. The move aims to provide a better life for Julie and other elephants.