Chasing The Rains

In Samburu, an elephant herd called the Royals face a challenge when their river dries out early due to poor rain. Wild dog matriarch Phoenix battles times as she nurtures her five pups, and first-time mama Kuleta defends against a lone hyena.

In Samburu, elephants dig wells in the dry river-bed, but herders drive them from the reserve. New cheetah mother Kuleta moves into lion country in search of prey, but tragically loses a cub to the larger predator. Suddenly, an unseasonal downpour occurs.

Challenges for the animals reach a critical point as they await the seasonal rains. In Samburu, the elephant herd now has two newborn infants, while wild dog matriarch Phoenix journeys to find a new alpha male when her mate dramatically disappears.

Discover behind-the-scenes footage that reveals the collaboration by innovative conservation specialists. In Samburu, Save the Elephants has developed a system of radio-collaring which helps the team film key herds.