

Secrets of the Elephants
2023-04-21 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.4
We travel the globe to meet different families of elephants, each with their own set of remarkable cultural behaviors which they’ve adapted to suit the environment in which they live.
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- Fleur Bone, Glenn Barden, Josh Helliker
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- Oxford Scientific Films, Earthship Productions, National Geographic
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- United Kingdom, United States of America
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Natalie PortmanSelf - Narrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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