S18·E3 Elephants of the Sand River
- Episode
- Season 18, Episode 3
- Air Date
- October 17, 1999
- Director
- Brian Leith
- Writer
- Brian Leith
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Beneath the forested flanks of an extinct volcano lies a cave with a mysterious secret. Kitum Cave on the slopes of Mt Elgon in Kenya is the only place on earth where elephants venture deep underground. They are forced to make the dangerous journey into the cave because of their craving for salt. Humans have been drawn to Kitum Cave for thousands of years, originally to harvest salt, but more recently to slaughter elephants, leading to local rangers Daniel and Mike being assigned to protect the survivors
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When did Season 18 Episode 3 of Natural World air?
Season 18, Episode 3 ('Elephants of the Sand River') originally aired on October 17, 1999.
How long is Season 18 Episode 3 ('Elephants of the Sand River')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Natural World.
What happens in Natural World Season 18 Episode 3?
Beneath the forested flanks of an extinct volcano lies a cave with a mysterious secret. Kitum Cave on the slopes of Mt Elgon in Kenya is the only place on earth where elephants venture deep underground. They are forced to make the dangerous journey into the cave because of their craving for salt. Hu...
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