Elephants - The Whole Story 1/13 - Go Wild

Elephants are not only the largest land mammals on Earth. They are also among the most endearing: an irresistible mix of intelligence, dexterity and shear power.
Comprised of over 100,000 individual muscles, the elephant’s trunk is the world’s most versatile nose. At various times it functions as hand, weapon, drinking straw, vacuum cleaner, snorkel and eating utensil. Combine this with a pair of tusks which are, in fact, the world’s longest teeth and the elephant presents an extremely formidable face.
These powerful pachyderms are able to adapt to almost any African habitat. In the Kunene desert, they trek for days in search of precious water to drink. In the rainforest of Ghana, the smaller, more agile elephants face different challenges. In rarely captured footage, the forest elephants are seen spraying themselves with half-chewed food and saliva to cool down.
Wherever they find themselves, elephants are fiercely familial. They travel in herds and keep in touch with each other using 30 different long-distance, low-frequency calls. This way, group members can call home from over 8 kilometers away.
Science has only recently revealed a rare new elephant ailment known as ‘floppy trunk syndrome’. Thought to be a new type of virus or the result of eating toxic introduced plants, the result is that the animal loses all control of its trunk. There is no recovery and, unable to feed properly, there is little hope of survival.
With stunning visuals, the latest scientific research and rare elephant behavior, we tell The Whole Story on Africa’s great grey giants.

[@mirnacabello8192]

Él ELEFANTE, es uno de los animales que yo quiero y admiro. FELUCITACIONES por éstos videos, los he visto todos. Soy de Chile 🇨🇱👏👏🇨🇱

[@metafuel]

The sad thing is; it's only the people that care about Elephants and animals in general, that will watch this excellently presented documentary. Not the companies and people that obliterate it all willingly in the name of money. Not a care for the World. EDIT: Nature is incredible on all sorts of amazing and magic like levels. Thought I should end my comment on a positive note. Take care you all and have a kind and caring 2022.

[@morenofranco9235]

I life in Africa. When I go on safari, I go JUST to watch Elephants. Magnificent. Thank you for The Joy!

[@dr.brandileebunge]

Thank you for this beautiful tribute to the gentle giants😍👌💯🐘

[@MsLilac88]

I love elephants including the baby elephant, they are so adorable, sweet, beautiful, strong, loyal & mighty. 😊 I enjoy watching elephant documentaries. 🐘

[@blackberrylady9265]

I loves watching em, they're so smart...but I am terrified of getting around one👌🏾👌🏾💯

[@JoseRodriguez-zy6jq]

😀😊😄

[@pmmw8468]

My favorite animal. 🐘

[@cloverdunn2951]

I despise these arrogant hostile creatures

[@chiccavaquita]

Baby elephants are prob the cutest especially when they run & their little ears.

[@evanskimaiyo696]

such a nice documentary, coupled with my love love for nature. i must say i' ve enjoyed it

[@miemiehandley9813]

There are soo beautiful creatures..

[@debrabiderman4275]

Simple well presented documentary

[@veroniquebovington8178]

Gorgeous, majestic Elephants ❤💕💞💗💖

[@marylingardner6587]

I love elephants. They are so majestic.

[@lennarthagen3638]

Yea they be phat

[@jwilcox4726]

The Elephants look so majestic walking towards us, don't they? Awesome on so many levels. I used to be an elephant. Peace.

[@HkFinn83]

I was an elephant for a while back in the 90’s, before it was cool

[@lennarthagen3638]

me2 i miss it i will become one in the next life as well.

[@chiccavaquita]

I’m still an elephant. Hail to the matriarch.

[@MuruganS-tj7xf]

​@@HkFinn83😊

[@jeremytorres1715]

I’m an elephant as well, and you guys aren’t supposed to be on here mingling with humans. Unacceptable

[@indriadrayton1132]

I love the family dynamics of elephants. Grandma runs the show!

[@patrickgragg5602]

Granny not Grandma well the first thing you know old Jed's a millionaire

[@beatricescroggin3406]

Hit the wrong key. Enjoy the narration

[@khanyisa312]

I feel like nature and I are one, such an informative video.

[@marciageorgiades6507]

Loved this program so much .So much information given .I fully agree they truly are much loved .

[@aillitt]

Vulnerable as much as admirable: this is why, years ago, I adopted Zongoloni, who was rescued by Sheldrick Wildlife Trust; and following up on her growing from a hopeless orphan to a magnificent matriarch is a continuous blessing.

[@cleoxo2566]

How fortunate you are to have this experience with such a magestic creature. They must be protected.

[@martincollins1705]

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[@Nitka022]

Yes. Sheldrick is one of the best org out there! And they grew so much! And they do so so much! I have a tiny virtual herd of for babies (2 girls and 2 boys). Here is hoping I will live long enough to see them go wild and join the wild herd....xoxoxo

[@DianaBamaRN]

We too have adopted a couple of baby elephants at Sheldrick’s, Kerrio, Salitea, and recently Nyambeni They live with Sheldrick’s staff in Kenya, we just send money to assist with their expenses. Sheldrick’s is amazing!

[@lennarthagen3638]

@@Nitka022ive heard sinister stories about them

[@relaxing-mp8701]

So beautiful, and so Peaceful, especially in so much darkness all over the World....Thank you!

[@bessiebell6218]

Thanks for sharing..the narrating was good as well...very clear & calming...love these videos

[@jamesharrington1456]

The commercial about protein to avoid for arthritis pain goes on forever and it doesn't have an option to skip ahead in the video and I want to see more about it but will never know due to him talking about something else he won't name 🤣

[@juliehoffman7817]

This was fascinating and beautifully done

[@veronicafernandez7211]

Amazing elephants. My respect for them.

[@CatonaWall175]

Very good documentary.Interesting and well presented.Thank you.

[@franceshenry838]

I don't agree with you because the film maker never mention the creator GOD!

[@lindataghon5712]

The CUTEST babies when they are born are NOT human baby's, or lion baby's, they are new born Baby Elephants!!!.., Simply, THEY are ADORABLE!!!.., I could watch them all day long!.., These Magnificent animals, NEED, MUST survive at all costs!

[@ce11amitkumaryadav83]

U haven't seen polar bear babies I think

[@lindataghon5712]

@@ce11amitkumaryadav83 Polar babies are cute too! But the adorable faces of baby elephants are the ABSOLUTE CUTEST and they love people!

[@kimfaber2934]

An excellent documentary. Thank you.

[@catharanne2323]

Lovely documentary 😊. The script was cute and funny and the narrator absolutely nailed it 🤘

[@retard_activated]

I love elephants... Can anything ever be the incredible combination of majestic, beautiful, comical, compassionate, intelligent, adorable and absolutely, altruistically actualized? They are the perfect being. 💖💖💖

[@margiebenson2966]

Ditto! Truly majestic giants. I love them and never get tired of watching them! Great narration, too!

[@Jutles]

What’s more amazing is the 16 ads that plague this documentary

[@Chancexoxo]

I agree ridiculous

[@1sillylife]

I had to turn it off for that very reason. An ad every 3-5 mins is beyond excessive!!!

[@simonpencilo8329]

@@1sillylife no adds pop on me though. even tho i don't have add blocker

[@lolomimi4410]

I've already had 9 ads and got a few more minutes to go 🙄

[@savannahdockins7022]

That's all you tube

[@splash5150izy]

Another captivating informative live wilderness documentary featuring the majestic effervescent elephant, thanks for the view, much appreciated and enjoyed [Section 4711 Los Angeles, California]

[@sle2979]

Elephants are so awesome

[@richardjohnson5529]

A Wonderful insight into Elephants

[@Nitka022]

Another amazing viewing..:-)) Thank you!

[@michelle_ajema]

I love African elephants, they're so amazing. 🐘😍😍

[@MsLilac88]

The elephant herd & mother elephant always protect their young baby elephant from predators. 🐘

[@indriadrayton1132]

The baby tryin to get out of the mud bath!

[@RP-mm9ie]

They are so majestic.

[@helenestrada1913]

Elephants are amazing .. I love this beautiful mammal, the baby elephants are so adorable how can any human resistant them!! 🙏💗🐘 I hate when greedy humans are doing the unthinkable poaching and trophy hunting! 😡

[@pprehn5268]

Thanks for these lessons and incredible video

[@marinapicard4714]

Peter Terry, your voice is superb!! Your narration is amazing!!!

[@perspellman]

Agree. Do you know how old this film is?

[@MarcoSuperNova2784]

I was like 14/15 years old when this african wildlife old documentary aired 6 years ago on Digi Animal World (Romania) and I feel so nostalgic after I rewatched. Good times to enjoy back then

[@franceshenry838]

GOD'S magnificent gentle giants! Give God credit for his magnificent works!!!!!!!

[@gr8fuldeb699]

I find it cool that the ear of the elephants is shaped like Africa

[@jonospursuitofthewild7755]

This is amazing :)

[@bmarsh3683]

Exactly-god in your brain.

[@asmera4547]

they are also one of if not the the only animals that have the same life expectancy of a human...think about that

[@mvdwillik5991]

I just miss part of my Indian Elephant documentary. On my Phone can't see all the features. Hope I can find it again. For I lean there something, about Male elephant madness. Do African Elephants the same. I am mezmarazed by these Gentle Giants. Learning about the Varieties of Elephants. Thank you so much

[@Shaden0040]

Some elephants in south Africa are Bi-Tuskal having notches in both tusks. Not very common but they do exist.

[@ompaloompa4970]

Awesome 👍

[@seanconnery1277]

1.2.2022.First class and excellent.

[@ramsinessavi4964]

Thank you to this channel

[@mraaronmallory]

🦒 My favorite animals are the giraffes 🦒 and the 🦓 zebras 🦓 and especially the elephants 🐘. I am so thankful for zoo's. Safaris are necessary too. Sincerely 🌴 Minister Donna C Eckhardt 🌷 Founder of Effectual Fervent Prayer Ministry. Keep JESUS in your heart ♥ FOREVER....AMEN

[@nilanjanachatterjee9023]

Excellent video 😊

[@klaudheath2665]

Great documentary thank you ,especially the evolution segment

[@beatricescroggin3406]

Dont yoiu know that the e word evolution is no longer

[@beatricescroggin3406]

An acceptable concept. Sorry to write twice but I am not that good at texting

[@conceicaofortunato373]

Son maravillosos.

[@douglaswallace7680]

any music credits ? good for sleep or prayer / meditation . I thought we humans had shortages . Then I see 2 dung beetles fighting over a piece of crap !

[@thecrow3350]

Amazing Channel 🤘

[@christelm1695]

The music is really nice, very relaxing documentary 😊

[@breishere123]

People really used to think the rumbling noise elephants made were empty stomachs?!! Wow

[@camillak8216]

Please raise awareness and support the domesticated abused everyday asian elephants and make people aware of elephant pouching in africa. These beautiful creatures are slowly going towards extinction.

[@franceshenry838]

How dare you give GOD'S glory to evolution!!!!!!!!

[@wisdomkakare7711]

I love elephants

[@BlazingButterflies]

Thank you to this channel for such a beautiful documentary about nature

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

Looking at baby Cam was boring. This video is much better.

[@catsten1439]

សត្វដំរី. នឹងសត្វខ្លានៅក្បែរគ្នាបានដែ👍❤️

[@LtBRS]

Helpful in spite of the nonesence ancient history conjecture.

[@MsLilac88]

Let’s protect these beautiful creatures from the brink of extinction, say no to illegal poaching. 🙏

[@Mark-nu5vg]

Poaching should be subject to harsh punishment for this great animal.

[@92stefanus76]

TQ Bray Lanjut

[@terryford8280]

@TSN I ❤ YOUR CHANNEL SO MUCH!! I LOVE THE FORMAT!! GREAT JOB!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 🌹

[@janel7284]

it's very encouraging that so many people adore these videos - PLEASE CAN YOU TAKE A STEP FURTHER IN YOUR EDUCATION? elephants are endangered mostly due to MAN. please PROTECT THEM - EDUCATE YOURSELVES ON CIRCUSES, ANIMAL TOURISM, ANIMAL TRADE, HUNTING, ZOOS ETC. IF YOU LOVE THEM, PLEASE, THEY NEED OUR PROTECTION.

[@ihusanw3157]

Humans rarely help their own kind..most of the times only if a camera is present otherwise no one cares..I agree with you but the sad truth is ppl do not care.

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Wow! This is the 1st time ive ever seen the first herd at the water hole not just yield to the incoming herd. Usually the herd already there just leaves so the new herd can have the hole. Times are tite evidently lol they werent trying to yield to nobody!! Lol😲

[@rojinsharma3228]

Such a Pulchritudinous documentry. Loved it and was too much of help in my research of elephant

[@DianaBamaRN]

It was beautifully done! I agree!

[@franceshenry838]

Baby elephants are the cutest!!!!!!

[@Soucry-kb4mw]

Et les mamans le savent

[@glendaperkins9231]

My type of doc. Thanks👍

[@donnaparker8039]

Love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@stevebartlett536]

15:57, “ no danger of running short of green stuff to eat” - green birds- “what? What? What did he say?

[@carolesanchez1393]

LOL I thought the same thing!!

[@Cookie-cr6gf]

I love ❤️ elephants 🐘 they are such smart strong 💪 fighting animals . They don’t take no crap 💩.. they rule the jungle

[@mikerage1011]

And every year their habitat shrinks. Going to be a sad day if there isn't any wild elephants left. Let's all hope that day never comes

[@jeannysschen9248]

In South Africa and Botswana elephants are over populated by thousands due to mismanagement. Sad but true.

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

I love the music.

[@MsLilac88]

These elephants should be staying in the animal sanctuary. 😊

[@benjaminrivera3190]

LMFAO @ 21:41.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ASPPRODISCOVER]

Love elephant in wildlife👍👍👍❤

[@deeppurple883]

Can this floppy trunk be fixed, be medical means. Love some info on this. Sad, we are probably the cause.

[@astarsheran9788]

Non carichi più video? 😪

[@dylangeltzeiler946]

14:36 This is where the African Forest Elephants come in.

[@MarcoSuperNova2784]

PS: The true king of african savannah, behold the majestic african elephant that is the big boss who dominates everyone through size strength wisdome grace and above all intelligence.

[@timtrainor9720]

30,000 kilos =33 tons, the heaviest Elephant on record was 12 tons, just for the record.

[@ActiveCameraPro]

When was this filmed? It looks like the 1960's or 1970's when there were actually herds still left .... Newer documentary's seem to show very small groups ... calling them herds ... This documentary actually has a lot of adult elephants, calves and teenagers ... Newer documentary's seem to only have one or two calves with mostly teenagers ..... heartbreaking ....

[@perspellman]

@Dusk Hollow Really? I looked at development of elephant population and it wasn't as much as 1 million in 2000. Seems more like 1980.

[@kinglionloft9586]

👍

[@perspellman]

Thank you for uploading. Old style documentary with a good look into elephant life. When is this film from? According to the estimated elephant population, "less than a million", it could be around 1980. It was around one million in 1979.

[@mondriaa]

2002 is wen the DVD came out

[@perspellman]

@@mondriaa If you got that DVD, it's probably written when the film was made.

[@mondriaa]

@@perspellman no just googled it, my dvds are all still packed up from the last move, was a bit surprised the year was not in the end credits

[@ghostyfoot]

Whats going on with the elephant at 31:00? Is his face rotting?

[@babaib3513]

Most beautiful mammals .being driven to extinction by man s hunting poaching

[@mejoe943]

Need to add another 15 commercials!

[@alexwestral1459]

32:42 is there someone can tell me the name of this music?

[@evansmk5047]

Have gone through all the 12 videos just for the folktales

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

What is the FLOPPY EAR SYNDROM?

[@manthony777]

50 million years ago? Nonsense 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sanguvarisu]

Also lends a hand,,,, or trunk...😊😊😊

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

❤️

[@sakopeepee]

dam, didnt know elephants had 2 trunks

[@anthonyappleyard5688]

In evolution, an elephant's tusks are its second incisor teeth.

[@francesyoungperson1882]

G👑D 💋💜🙏ALMIGHTY GUIDES THEM!!! (John 1: 1-3)

[@jenmb2679]

Cleans dust? 😳

[@Eric-yp9nc]

I, for one, enjoyed this doc...even spent some time in Kenya studying these magnificent mammals back in 2001, regarding the Floppy Trunk Syndrome....maybe they could come up with a Viagra-type pill for this malady?? Lol.....

[@Monkeygroover]

:-D

[@donnaeckhardt6960]

What was the floppy ear syndrome?

[@kricketlangendoerfer8387]

The hyrax looks like a rodent. Are they sure it's related to elephants? 🐱🐱

[@zhinka1]

over 30 thousand kilos? WHAT???

[@arbedurbe]

Yes, one zero too much there. A fully grown female's weight is around 3.000 kilos. A big bull can weigh more than 6.000 kilos.