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Graduation Day | Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti

Season 44 Episode 12 | 53m 33s

As Reteti Sanctuary prepares to release its oldest orphans into the wild, a baby elephant is rescued from a waterhole. An orphaned zebra finds hope, and Long’uro and friends learn how to survive the challenges of the dry season.

Aired: 04/14/26 | Expires: 05/13/26
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