Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+
Against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, meet the majestic “super tuskers,” male elephants that carry the wisdom of generations, whose tusks each weigh at least 100 pounds. Fewer than 30 remain in all of Kenya.
Follow the lives of Craig, Pascal, and Esau — tuskers at different stages of life — as they navigate the trials, transformations, and experiences that come with age and a shifting landscape.
NATURE "Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants" offers a rare window into a world of male African elephants: the annual cycle of musth, a period of heightened hormones for breeding and asserting dominance, as well as tender moments among old friends.
Across the open plains of Amboseli National Park and beyond, the bulls must find a balance between independence and the deep social bonds of brotherhood. Their stories reflect a lifetime of survival and strength—shaped by decades of navigating drought, conflict and human-wrought change.
“To enter the world of male elephants was astonishing,” said Allison Argo, writer and producer. “Most of us are aware of female elephants and their wonderful matriarchy, but male elephant society is equally fascinating and complex. To be allowed into their world is a huge privilege– and with that comes a responsibility to protect them.”
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Credits: A production of The WNET Group, Blue Ant Media, ArgoFilms Ltd and Poole Films for Love Nature. The documentary is produced and written by Allison Argo and co-produced and filmed by Bob Poole and Gina Poole. Edited by Andy Adkins and narrated by Noma Dumezweni. For NATURE, Fred Kaufman is Executive Producer. Bill Murphy is series producer. Janet Hess is series editor. NATURE is a production of The WNET Group.
