Kandula: An Elephant Story 2001

Overview

In 2001, an Asian elephant was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo, with the distinction of being only the second animal of its kind produced via artificial insemination -- sending ripples throughout the zoological community. His name is Kandula, and this engrossing Discovery Channel documentary details his story -- from birth through his toddler years -- and how his conception may put a stop to the species' potential extinction.