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Last broadcast on Tue, 3 Feb 2009, 20:00 on BBC HD (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
First in a series of three programmes revealing the emotional and dramatic lives of elephants in Kenya's Samburu reserve.
As the day begins, there is great excitement in one elephant family when a new baby, named Breeze, is born. But her first few weeks look set to be the most dangerous of her life. Meanwhile, elephant experts Iain and Saba Douglas-Hamilton face the huge challenge of fitting a radio collar to a three-tonne female elephant with an entire herd looking out for her. Breeze faces her first big test, crossing a river, and the research team investigate when one of their best-known bull elephants is found dead in suspicious circumstances.
Back in the reserve, a young calf becomes injured and cannot keep up with his herd. His mother sticks with him, but will he survive without the support of a family? There is further tragedy when a matriarch dies. In unique footage, a herd of elephants visit her body, and appear to mourn her death.
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Take a look at the extraordinary behaviour and discover fascinating facts about the savannah elephant.
MORE ABOUT SAMBURU'S ELEPHANTS
Find out more about the featured elephants of Samburu and the work being done to protect them.
Credits
- Narrator
- Sarah Parish
- Participant
- Iain Douglas-Hamilton
- Participant
- Saba Douglas-Hamilton
- Participant
- David Dabellen
- Participant
- Onesmas Kahindi
- Producer
- Holly Spearing
Broadcasts
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Wed 14 Jan 200921:00
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Wed 14 Jan 200921:00
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Sun 18 Jan 200918:00
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Thu 22 Jan 200901:30
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Tue 3 Feb 200920:00
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