Savanna • 2023 • episode "S1E1" • Secrets of the Elephants

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Family relationships are the secret of success for savanna elephants. Emotional bonds and wisdom help them navigate a changing world.

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Secrets of the Elephants • 2023 • 4 episodes •

Savanna

Family relationships are the secret of success for savanna elephants. Emotional bonds and wisdom help them navigate a changing world.

2023 • Nature

Desert

Elephant families face the challenges of life in the deserts of Namibia.

2023 • Nature

Rainforest

Revealing the secrets of the world's most elusive elephant species and how they have adapted to life in their rainforest home.

2023 • Nature

Asia

Across Asia, elephants must use their intelligence and understanding of us to adapt to the human world.

2023 • Nature

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