S20·E1 The Lost Elephants of Timbuktu
- Episode
- Season 20, Episode 1
- Air Date
- October 7, 2001
- Director
- David Allen
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
David Attenborough narrates this documentary following young research student Anne Orlando as she sets out on an unforgettable adventure, hoping to solve the mysteries surrounding a herd of elephants that inhabit the desert south of the fabled city of Timbuktu. How do they survive the arid conditions? Why do they disappear for two months each year? And why do they make an annual journey across the desert?
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When did Season 20 Episode 1 of Natural World air?
Season 20, Episode 1 ('The Lost Elephants of Timbuktu') originally aired on October 7, 2001.
How long is Season 20 Episode 1 ('The Lost Elephants of Timbuktu')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Natural World.
What happens in Natural World Season 20 Episode 1?
David Attenborough narrates this documentary following young research student Anne Orlando as she sets out on an unforgettable adventure, hoping to solve the mysteries surrounding a herd of elephants that inhabit the desert south of the fabled city of Timbuktu. How do they survive the arid condition...
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