May 2023 Issue
Secrets of the Elephants
Secrets of the Elephants
Elephants are powerful, loving, and wise, but we are only starting to unlock their deepest secrets.
The groundbreaking, award-winning natural history franchise Secrets Of returns with its next installment, Secrets of the Elephants, from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer at Large James Cameron. Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman and featuring renowned National Geographic Explorer and elephant expert Paula Kahumbu, the series travels the world—from the savannas of Africa to the urban landscapes of Asia—to discover the strategic thinking, complex emotions, and sophisticated language of elephants, shaping a unique and dynamic culture.
Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch the Secrets of the Elephants trailer
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Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth, capable of complex thoughts and feelings. These awe-inspiring creatures also help drive rich biodiversity within their ecosystems and help to ensure survival for other species. By investing in science, exploration, storytelling and education, the National Geographic Society is working to help safeguard this keystone species and pioneer opportunities for a healthier existence between humans and elephants.
JOIN US- Paula Kahumbu harnesses the power of storytelling to inspire a new generation of conservationistsPaula Kahumbu harnesses the power of storytelling to inspire a new generation of conservationists
- Dominique Gonçalves helps restore human-elephant coexistence in MozambiqueDominique Gonçalves helps restore human-elephant coexistence in Mozambique
Companion to the television series, this book reveals the remarkable intelligence, unique personalities, and fascinating behaviors of elephants. Filled with glorious photography and groundbreaking science, these pages give an inside look like never before.
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