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Nature

Nature

1982Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 8pm ET44 Seasons683 Episodes7.9TMDB
PBS

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.

Created by: Thomas Lovejoy, George Page
Season 19 · Episode 4

The Urban Elephant

Aired Nov 19, 2000at 8PM·53m

The enigmatic subjects of NATURE: The Urban Elephant, Asian elephants are losing territory to the inevitable process of deforestation. Industrialization all over Asia has hurt the mahouts, or elephant drivers, so that the trained elephants and their riders are being driven into major cities such as Bangkok to earn a meager living receiving donations and food from curious tourists.

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When did Nature Season 19 Episode 4 air?

Nature Season 19 Episode 4 aired on November 19, 2000 at 8 PM ET.

How long is Nature Season 19 Episode 4?

This episode runs for approximately 53 minutes.

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