Presented by @Rolex. Even Africa's largest land animals face threats in the wild. Elephant mothers are fiercely protective of their calves, but keeping them safe can become a serious challenge when predators are nearby.

Oct 21, 2026 · 2:25 PM UTC

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Through its partnership with the National Geographic Society and as part of its Perpetual Planet Initiative, #Rolex supports expeditions exploring and protecting remarkable places around the world, a selection of which are featured in Africa Earth's Wild Home. #PerpetualPlanet
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Size does not make motherhood any less vulnerable. Watching elephant mothers close ranks around their calves is a powerful reminder that protection in the wild is physical, constant, and shared.
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