Secrets of the Savanna
There they studied the mysteries of the elephant population’s recovery after poaching, discovering remarkable similarities between humans and elephants. A young elephant named Gift provided the clue to help them crack the animals’ secret of survival. A stirring portrait of life in Africa, Secrets of the Savanna is a remarkable record of the Owenses's unique passions. But their work went beyond science—it was a dangerous, decades-long battle for the soul of the savanna. A True African Adventure: Follow zoologists Mark and Delia Owens into the remote Luangwa Valley as they battle heavily armed poachers and corrupt officials to save the last herds of elephants. Pioneering Anti-Poaching Efforts: Discover the innovative and dangerous strategies the Owenses developed to turn the tide against the illegal ivory trade, putting their own lives on the line. Community-Based Conservation: Learn how they empowered local Zambian villagers with alternatives to poaching, forging an unprecedented alliance between people and wildlife. Unforgettable African Wildlife: Meet Gift, a young orphaned elephant whose story of survival offered a clue to the resilience of her species and changed the Owenses’ lives forever.