Nature's Great Race

Elephants

A thousand elephants, from magnificent bulls to vulnerable orphans, come together in a crucial annual gathering in northern Kenya, whilst facing deadly threats from both predators and poachers.

Next on Episode 1 | Elephants

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A thousand elephants, from magnificent bulls to vulnerable orphans, come together in a crucial annual gathering in northern Kenya, whilst facing deadly threats from both predators and poachers.

Previews + Extras

  • Encounter with a Musth Bull Elephant: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Encounter with a Musth Bull Elephant

    S1 E1 - 2m 30s

    Using the information from a satellite collar, cameraman Bob Poole tracks down a musth bull elephant. As Bob gets close, he attracts some unwanted attention.

  • Elephants Gorge Themselves on Weaver Birds: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Elephants Gorge Themselves on Weaver Birds

    S1 E1 - 1m 51s

    In an act never before filmed, a group of elephants gorges themselves on weaver bird nests. Their behavior raises a compelling question: have they acquired a taste for eggs, chicks or the vegetation of the nests?

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