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Herzog's 'Ghost Elephants': A Quest for Angola's Giants

3/5/2026

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Werner Herzog's Ghost Elephants follows conservation biologist Dr. Steve Boyes as he seeks elephants in Angola's forests.
The film premieres March 7 on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ March 8, with three KhoiSan master trackers.
Boyes aims to establish a genetic link to descendants of the largest elephant ever recorded in the area.
The documentary highlights Angola's civil war impact on elephant populations and advocates for reconnecting fragmented habitats.

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Story summary

Werner Herzog's Ghost Elephants follows conservation biologist Dr. Steve Boyes as he seeks elephants in Angola's forests.
The film premieres March 7 on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ March 8, with three KhoiSan master trackers.
Boyes aims to establish a genetic link to descendants of the largest elephant ever recorded in the area.
The documentary highlights Angola's civil war impact on elephant populations and advocates for reconnecting fragmented habitats.