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Episode 02 Elephants in Laos
April 18, 2026
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Have You HERD? This original, short-form digital series in five parts offers a wide-ranging look at Asian elephant care and conservation, from preparing for and raising a new calf to tackling global challenges facing the species as a whole. Viewers will follow the journey at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo while also traveling to Laos and Thailand to see how researchers and local partners are protecting elephants in the wild.
Featuring Smithsonian experts like Janine Brown and Kali Holder alongside the National Zoo’s elephant team, the series highlights groundbreaking work to improve elephant welfare and combat threats such as Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus to show how every calf represents hope for the future of this important species. ... Episode 2: Have you HERD what it takes to protect elephants in the wild? Travel to Laos for an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities facing Asian elephants in one of their native range countries. This second episode explores the critical work being done by Smithsonian scientists and local experts to better understand threats such as habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict and land use challenges. Through a showcase of field research and on-the-ground partnerships, viewers will gain insight into what it takes to support healthy, sustainable elephant populations and why global efforts are essential to securing their future in the wild. ... Say “Hi!” to baby elephant Linh Mai in person or online on our Elephant Cam when she makes her public debut on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. LEARN MORE: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/elephants.
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