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Do Elephants Bury Their Dead? The Evidence Behind Elephant Grief
How do elephants respond when one of their own dies? Explore the evidence behind elephant grief, from recognising the bones of their own species years later to standing silently over remains and returning again and again.
This documentary examines landmark studies: the matriarch Eleanor and the stranger who tried to save her, elephants that distinguish elephant skulls from those of other animals, and mothers that carry their dead calves.
Discover the 2024 findings that brought elephant burials into the headlines, alongside the scientific debate over what these behaviours mean. Could grief…
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