Animal Planet Partners with NHU Africa

CAPE TOWN: The Natural History Unit of Africa (NHU Africa) and Animal Planet have co-produced a 52-minute HD documentary on the mysterious elephants of the Knysna Forest.

This story follows wildlife expert Gareth Patterson on his quest to track down the "Ghosts of the Knysna Forest," as he seeks to prove that more than one elephant remains from the once great herds. Patterson and his two highly skilled trackers, together with Hylton Herd of the South African National Parks, reveal surprising truths about the elephants that many experts had previously not thought possible.

Filmmaker Mark van Wijk commented: “Tracking for days in the forest was an incredible experience, and despite physical challenges of carrying camera gear, I was continually filled with a sense of awe as we journeyed deeper into the mystical forest.”

Sophie Vartan, the commissioning editor for NHU Africa, said: “The story attracted me right from the start, I also wanted to know more about the Knysna elephants, and we went all out to capture these elusive creatures on film!”