Natural World: Echo - An Unforgettable Elephant

Series 29, episode 2

Martyn Colbeck and Cynthia Moss examine the legacy of Echo the elephant, who died in 2009 after being followed on film during the final chapter of her life, having guided her family for half a century. With a drought devastating the animals' home in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, a 38-strong band of relatives and descendants must overcome the loss of their leader, hunger and the threat of poachers to survive. Presented by David Attenborough

Cast (unconfirmed)

Image for David AttenboroughDavid Attenborough
Martyn Colbeck
Cynthia Moss
Mike Birkhead
Tim Martin