Captive elephants were rehomed in Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary
The first large-scale elephant sanctuary in Europe is receiving its first residents: Julie, the last circus elephant in Portugal, and Kariba, who has been living alone at a Belgian zoo.
The sanctuary is located on a former cattle ranch in the Alentejo, east of Lisbon, Portugal, and close to the border with Spain, and is opening to provide a more natural environment for the around 600 animals still living in captivity across Europe. It will not be open to the public.
Initially just 28 acres — still a much larger area to roam than the elephants have been used to — the sanctuary will raise more funds to expand into the 405 hectares available, which could welcome 20 to 30 elephants.
Why is this good news? Studies have found reduced life expectancy and increased infant mortality rates among elephants held in captivity, with one study finding African females lived 17 years on average in zoos, compared to 56 years in the wild. These first two residents will not only have critical autonomy, but expert care available, too.
More than half of US states now cover doulas under Medicaid
A new review of clinical trials published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recently found that doulas — or those who provide assistance before, during, and shortly after childbirth — greatly lower maternal anxiety and improve postpartum care.
According to the National Health Law Program, 26 states and D.C. are now actively reimbursing Medicaid coverage of doula care. Before 2020, only two states, Oregon and Minnesota, provided coverage for doulas.
Additionally, UnitedHealthCare recently announced it would allow for coverage of doula care in employer-sponsored programs nationwide, saying that parents, infants, and the healthcare system all benefit from increased access to doulas.
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