Battle for the Elephants (2013)

The ultimate wildlife story — how the Earth’s most charismatic and majestic land animal today faces market forces driving the value of its tusks to levels once reserved for precious metals. Journalists Bryan Christy and Aidan Hartley take viewers undercover as they investigate the criminal network behind ivory’s supply and demand. It also demonstrates how the elephant, with its highly evolved society, keen intelligence, ability to communicate across vast distances and to love, remember and even to mourn, is far more complex than ever imagined.

Director: John Heminway
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Screenplay

Production: National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

elephant, nature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Battle for the Elephants about?
The ultimate wildlife story — how the Earth’s most charismatic and majestic land animal today faces market forces driving the value of its tusks to levels once reserved for precious metals. Journalists Bryan Christy and Aidan Hartley take viewers undercover as they investigate the criminal network behind ivory’s supply and demand. It also demonstrates how the elephant, with its highly evolved society, keen intelligence, ability to communicate across vast distances and to love, remember and even to mourn, is far more complex than ever imagined.
Who directed Battle for the Elephants?
Battle for the Elephants was directed by John Heminway.
Who stars in Battle for the Elephants?
Battle for the Elephants stars Jonathan Davis.
How long is Battle for the Elephants?
Battle for the Elephants has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Battle for the Elephants?
Battle for the Elephants is a Documentary film.
Where was Battle for the Elephants produced?
Battle for the Elephants was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Battle for the Elephants?
The themes of Battle for the Elephants include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.