Summaries

The largest creature that walks this planet is shrouded in mystery. The majestic, intelligent elephant is the subject of Nathan Pilcher- a qualified guide and cinematographer- who is in the South Luangwa Valley in Zambia to investigate elephants who are quite literally in the room. One elephant in particular- known as Wonky Tusk- and her family happily co-exist in a lodge with human occupants and a whole host of other wildlife too. Find out how this trailblazing elephant has broken all the rules regarding relationships with humans. Despite the civil war echoing around, these elephants live a fascinatingly contrasted life between the open land of the valley and inside the lodge across the river that separates them.—Aquavision TV Productions

At a five-star lodge in Zambia, a bizarre phenomenon is stumping wildlife experts and delighting tourists. An elephant family, led by a matriarch named Wonky Tusk, is overtaking the lobby. Though elephants can be violent in the wild, here they climb the stairs of Mfuwe Lodge and grace past reception without bumping a chair. Why the paradox? Wildlife cameraman Nathan Pilcher is on a mission to find out. What he discovers may reveal elephants to be far more intelligent than we could've imagined.—Christo Ras

Details

Keywords
  • travel
  • animal
  • tourism
  • big five
  • animal planet
Genres
  • Family
  • Documentary
Release date Dec 31, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-G
Countries of origin South Africa
Language English
Filming locations Kafue National Park, Zambia
Production companies Aquavision TV Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 50m
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

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