Episode

Nature: The Elephant Challenge

Name: Nature: The Elephant Challenge
Released: 1987-01-18
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 51987-01-18

Overview

A look at the survival of the African elephants, as ivory and foraging land became more valuable.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 5
Episode: Episode 9
Air date: 1987-01-18
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

The Elephant Challenge is Episode 9 in Season 5 of Nature. It aired on 1987-01-18. The runtime is 53 min.

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