Nature: Becoming Elephant – The Orphans of Reteti

Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m.

On this special two-part series of “Nature” from Reteti Sanctuary in Kenya, the team helps a disabled orphan elephant named Long’uro find his confidence, nurses a sick calf back from the brink and has an unexpected encounter inside an enclosure.

From tiny calves taking their first bottle to older elephants facing release, the series captures intimate moments of struggle, healing and transformation.

Alongside the elephants, it also tells the story of the local community, especially the women known as “milk mamas,” whose care, knowledge and resilience are reshaping conservation from the ground up.

Select “Nature: Becoming Elephant -The Orphans of Reteti” when you show your support for Arizona PBS, and unlock an exclusive reward! Upon selection, you’ll receive a “Becoming Elephant – The Orphans of Reteti” DVD. You may also receive a National Geographic “Secrets of the Elephants” hardcover book, or choose from a bundle with “Becoming Elephant – The Orphans of Reteti” DVD, “Secrets of the Elephants” hardcover book and a pair of “Conscious Step Socks That Protect Elephants.”

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