Nature (1982)

S29E2 Echo: An Elephant to Remember

For over three decades, Echo reigned as the matriarch of Africa’s most renowned elephant family, a gentle giant whose life was chronicled in countless documentaries. When she passed away peacefully in May 2009, it marked the end of an era for the most intensely studied wild elephant herd on Earth. This retrospective weaves together breathtaking archival footage and intimate interviews with the devoted researchers who knew her best, celebrating the profound legacy of a remarkable creature and the enduring bonds she forged.