See the births of Australia's first baby elephants
Taronga and Melbourne Zoos have welcomed five baby elephants into the world and thanks to Channel Sevens cameras you can take a front row seat to witness the births of Australias Asian Elephant calves. Hosted by Melissa Doyle - these special episodes of THE ZOO showcase the births of these remarkable creatures and prove how different each and every elephant birth is. Experience all the highs, lows and exhaustion of the zoo keepers as the elephant calves make their way into the world.Elephant SpecialMeet Luk Chai, Australia's first baby elephant born in captivity at Taronga Zoo. Live this incredible journey, from his mother's previous days in Bangkok to the extensive preparation by specialised zoo staff, and the family of elephants that would welcome and guide Luk Chai through his first days of life. Narrated by Simon Reeve.Miracle at the ZooFollow the miracle birth of Taronga Zoo's baby elephant, Pathi Harn (affectionately nicknamed Mr Shuffles by zoo staff), who survived the odds after he was believed to have died in his mother's womb. It was discovered through ultrasound that Pathi Harn was upside down making it impossible for him to proceed down the birth canal. This had never been witnessed or recorded before. Australias biggest babyThis special takes us on an emotional journey from the days before the birth of baby Ongard at Melbourne Zoo through to the mothers difficult and anxious three day labour. The incredible footage of Ongards birth is some of the best vision of an elephant birth ever filmed with mother Kulab delivering Ongard right in front of the cameras.
Title: The Zoo: The Elephant Specials
Format: DVD
Release Date: 01 Dec 2011
Actor(s): Melissa Doyle
Sku: 2205464
Catalogue No: BHE3954
Category: Reality/Lifestyle
Disc Count: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
OFLC Rating: PG
Run Time: 132
Transfer Format: 16:9 Enhanced, Widescreen
Video Format: PAL
Primary Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Region Code: 4
OFLC Advice: Mild Themes
Production Studio: Channel 7
Dubbed Languages: Channel 7
Genre: Special Interest, Wildlife