A documentary focuses on the remarkable reproductive lives of the rare male elephants whose tusks weigh more than 100 pounds each.

Esau’s journey spans borders that elephants cannot see — but must obey. His fate reflects the growing challenges facing elephants across Africa.

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Outside of battle and breeding, male elephants form powerful bonds. Together, they move as one — supporting each other and raising a young orphan as family.

Follow the lives of elephant bulls and get a rare glimpse into the complex lives of these giants. Follow the lives of elephant bulls - towering tuskers whose presence embodies resilience, wisdom, and ...

Allison Argo–award-winning documentary filmmaker, and writer-producer of “Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants,” a new episode of the PBS series Nature—recounts how her background in the family business ...

In Amboseli, Esau’s moment has arrived. As other males circle, he relies not on force, but skill and restraint -- while younger elephants watch and learn what it takes to mate. Nature is available to ...

Esau’s journey spans borders that elephants cannot see — but must obey. Esau’s journey spans borders that elephants cannot see — but must obey. His fate reflects the growing challenges facing ...

Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ / encore Sunday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 Against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, meet the majestic “super tuskers,” ...