The true story of a baby elephant born at Abu Camp, a rescue camp for elephants in Botswana. When Naledi, the South African word for 'star', is suddenly orphaned at age 1 month, the herd is struck by tragedy. The animal keepers and scientists at the camp provide care for her emotional development during these crucial early months to keep her alive. Against the backdrop of the savanna, dramatic moments alternate with playful scenes, revealing the unique personalities of these creatures and allowing us to discover the extraordinary inner life of an animal as complex and iconic as Africa itself.
Naledi: A Baby Elephant's Tale
Genre
Documentary
Country
United States of America
Year
2016
Duration
81'
Production Companies
Vulcan Productions
Languages
English
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Biodiversity
Endangered by human actions, the diversity of species is crucial to the harmony of the interconnected ecosystems we inhabit: the implications of its loss and why this issue affects more than just those that go extinct.
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