Desert
Synopsis
Only 150 desert elephants remain in Namibia's Namib Desert, where temperatures can exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit and water is scarce.
Synopsis
Dr. Paula Kahumbu travels to Namibia's Namib Desert to study the unique adaptations of desert elephants. With only 150 remaining, these elephants face extreme temperatures and scarce resources. Kahumbu teams up with Hendrick Munembome, a local expert with 25 years of experience tracking these animals. The film documents their search for a herd and the challenges they encounter, including a drought that has lasted five years. It also follows a young calf, the first in eight years to survive past six months, as it learns to navigate this harsh environment.
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Why Watch
- Follow Dr. Paula Kahumbu's quest to study desert elephants.
- See how desert elephants adapt to extreme drought conditions.
- Meet the first desert elephant in eight years to survive beyond six months.
Did You Know
- Only 150 desert elephants remain in Namibia's Namib Desert.
- Temperatures in the Namib Desert can exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- It has been eight years since any desert elephant survived its first six months in a valley.
- Desert elephants have less fat on their legs and looser skin compared to savannah elephants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many desert elephants remain in Namibia's Namib Desert?
Only 150 desert elephants remain in Namibia's Namib Desert.
What is the average rainfall in the Namib Desert?
The average rainfall in the Namib Desert is less than three inches a year.
What significant challenge do desert elephants face due to climate change?
Climate change has brought a five-year drought, making food and water scarce for desert elephants.
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