Episode

Nature: The Elephant Challenge

Name: Nature: The Elephant Challenge
Released: 1988-05-08
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 61988-05-08

Overview

A growing African population threatens elephant survival by farming its foraging land and hunting the beast for ivory.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 6
Episode: Episode 20
Air date: 1988-05-08
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

The Elephant Challenge is Episode 20 in Season 6 of Nature. It aired on 1988-05-08. The runtime is 53 min.

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