Series synopsis
Secrets of the Elephants is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on April 21, 2023. It ended on April 21, 2023. It was created by Fleur Bone, Glenn Barden, Josh Helliker. It stars Natalie Portman and Paula Kahumbu.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Natalie Portman as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Paula Kahumbu as Self
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 21, 2023 | April 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Savanna Big families and strong relations are the secrets to success for savanna elephants. Emotional bonds and wisdom help them navigate a changing world. |
April 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Desert The 150 elephants remaining in the Namib Desert have to be as tough as the landscape to survive. |
April 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Rainforest Revealing the secrets of the world’s most elusive elephant species and how they have adapted to life in their rainforest home. |
April 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 21, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday, Saturday at 21:00:00 |