How They Filmed Orphaned Elephants at Reteti

Go behind the scenes of "Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti" with director Nicola Tremain. From filming boisterous calves to capturing the deep bonds between keepers and orphans, here’s what it really takes.

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Clip Season 44 Episode 11 Length 04:43 Premiere: 04/08/26

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