I just received an email update from the Sheldrick Trust. Those of us not living in the UK can now at least get to see a short clip of 'elephant football' here -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/tvmoments/vote/

Scroll to July/August and click on the Watch Moment link.

Don't make the mistake of clicking 'Submit your vote' like I did! Now I can't access any of the video clips under July/August anymore (I've tried closing and opening a new browser window and that doesn't work).

You can also watch a trailer for the program here -

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/prog..._summary.shtml

When oh when will it be shown in the US?

Oh wow. I really, really (really!) want to see the program. I guess still no word on BBC America or DVD.

Thanks, Patty.

I saw the first program on the SAA flight from JNB/ATL last week. Great show! I hope we'll be able to watch the whole series soon.

Patty:

Thanks for posting this information. You beat me to it.

We, in the US, will have to wait until March 5th on Animal Planet for this marvelous film. Don't know the exact time yet. When I hear I'll let all know.

If any of you are interested in elephants check www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org. There is an update on the veterinarian treating injured elephant babies (not orphans) and then reuniting them with their families.

Also check out the Veterinary Diary for September. Dr Ndeerah describes the translocation of the 150 elephants from Shimba Hills to northern Tsavo. They will be translocating another 150 - 200 starting in January.

Also, www.saveamboseli.net has an update today that the "Amboseli High Court has adjourned until November 15th". The reason has yet to be obtained. However, Born Free feels it will give wildlife groups more time to respond. Please continue to keep your fingers crossed.

Jan

I've put a few photos from Sheldrick on my Blog... in the photo album.

http://spaces.msn.com/members/simonru/

Jan
You guys are having to wait ages for Elephant Diaries but, just to even it out, March of the Penguins isn't released in the UK until December 9th!!!

Is this showing on BBC America?

Not that I'm aware of. I searched the BBC America website and didn't come up with anything. I believe it will air on Animal Planet when it finally comes to the US.