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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,000 Downloaded from RARBG 2 00:00:05,422 --> 00:00:08,592 Narrator: For the first time ever, we go behind the scenes 3 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:11,428 at Disney's animal kingdom theme park. 4 00:00:11,512 --> 00:00:14,097 I'm hoping, hoping, hoping that she might be pregnant. 5 00:00:14,181 --> 00:00:16,808 Narrator: To meet the most unforgettable animals... 6 00:00:18,477 --> 00:00:22,606 - And the team of devoted experts... - That was awesome! I'm psyched! 7 00:00:23,148 --> 00:00:27,986 Narrator: Whose mission is to care for their lives, tell their inspiring stories, 8 00:00:28,445 --> 00:00:32,115 and protect their wild habitats around the world. 9 00:00:32,199 --> 00:00:34,660 The fun is just beginning. (Laughs) 10 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:40,082 (Theme music playing) 11 00:00:48,715 --> 00:00:52,886 Narrator: The sun shines down on the harambe wildlife reserve. 12 00:00:55,430 --> 00:01:00,352 A moment of Serenity for the 34 species that call it home... 13 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:07,025 Including this herd of 11 masai giraffes. 14 00:01:09,570 --> 00:01:14,449 But out here, the peace never lasts for long. 15 00:01:15,909 --> 00:01:18,078 Rory: Got all the giraffes running behind us right now, 16 00:01:18,203 --> 00:01:19,705 all of the kids. 17 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:22,040 And that's Kenya. 18 00:01:23,458 --> 00:01:28,630 Narrator: Keeper Rory has a soft spot for 11-year-old super mom, Kenya. 19 00:01:28,964 --> 00:01:31,967 I've known her for four years and I would like to think 20 00:01:32,217 --> 00:01:33,719 she thinks that we're best friends. 21 00:01:34,428 --> 00:01:36,138 But she's a giraffe, so I don't really know 22 00:01:36,221 --> 00:01:37,901 what's happening inside that head of hers. 23 00:01:39,099 --> 00:01:42,603 Kenya's a great mom. Kenya has had four kids here at Disney, 24 00:01:42,686 --> 00:01:45,522 three of them are still on property, one of them is over at the lodge, 25 00:01:45,606 --> 00:01:49,234 his name is Maximus. And then Amira is Kenya's daughter. 26 00:01:49,359 --> 00:01:52,029 And then this is Mara, Kenya's other daughter. 27 00:01:53,697 --> 00:01:58,035 Narrator: The park has had success breeding masai giraffes just like Kenya, 28 00:01:58,410 --> 00:02:01,038 with 11 born in just five years. 29 00:02:01,496 --> 00:02:05,334 Giraffes are a vulnerable species, so every new individual 30 00:02:05,417 --> 00:02:07,919 is important for the species as a whole. 31 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:11,923 Each giraffe has an absolute individual personality, 32 00:02:12,007 --> 00:02:15,135 but Kenya, I... I just... I feel a connection with her. 33 00:02:15,344 --> 00:02:17,929 Who doesn't love a best friend with a purple tongue? 34 00:02:19,348 --> 00:02:20,682 Before coming here, 35 00:02:20,766 --> 00:02:22,934 the animal training I did was all big cats. 36 00:02:24,019 --> 00:02:26,939 When you start working with giraffes, it's like a totally different world. 37 00:02:27,356 --> 00:02:28,982 Giraffes are a prey species. 38 00:02:29,524 --> 00:02:32,277 So whenever there's something new or something weird, 39 00:02:32,444 --> 00:02:34,154 the giraffe usually will pick up on it. 40 00:02:37,074 --> 00:02:40,744 The Patience level is so much bigger, but I love it. 41 00:02:40,952 --> 00:02:42,788 Narrator: And Rory better love it 42 00:02:42,913 --> 00:02:46,458 because Kenya will take all the time she needs. 43 00:02:48,085 --> 00:02:52,714 Rory: Kenya is a healthy giraffe, with some hoof issues. 44 00:02:52,839 --> 00:02:55,342 She has had an issue for a long time where she has overgrowth 45 00:02:55,425 --> 00:02:58,220 on her front hooves, particularly her front left. 46 00:03:00,389 --> 00:03:02,140 Narrator: To help Kenya's hoof problem... 47 00:03:02,265 --> 00:03:03,392 I'm gonna bring the tools. 48 00:03:03,558 --> 00:03:06,812 Narrator: Behind the scenes, the team goes above and beyond 49 00:03:07,062 --> 00:03:10,065 to create a special program for its giraffes. 50 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:14,277 Right now, a simple hoof trim requires sedation. 51 00:03:15,070 --> 00:03:17,924 Dr. Dan: It's not the easiest thing in the world to anesthetize a giraffe. 52 00:03:17,948 --> 00:03:19,199 It's a really big deal. 53 00:03:19,408 --> 00:03:22,202 They're very big, there's risk involved there, 54 00:03:22,369 --> 00:03:24,287 so if we can do all these hoof trims 55 00:03:24,371 --> 00:03:26,707 without ever having to take a single medication 56 00:03:26,790 --> 00:03:28,458 then that's the ideal scenario. 57 00:03:29,251 --> 00:03:31,002 - Rory... - Narrator: So cast members 58 00:03:31,169 --> 00:03:33,130 attempt something remarkable. 59 00:03:33,338 --> 00:03:35,018 She is our first giraffe that we've trained 60 00:03:35,090 --> 00:03:38,969 for voluntary hoof trims, um, ever in the history of animal kingdom. 61 00:03:40,095 --> 00:03:41,596 Dr. Dan: Oh, this one might be good. 62 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:44,182 We've been trying over a long period of time 63 00:03:44,599 --> 00:03:48,145 to get Kenya into this chute and put her foot on this block. 64 00:03:48,812 --> 00:03:51,356 Narrator: If the team can pull this off with Kenya, 65 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:55,652 it could bring a hoof health revolution for the whole herd. 66 00:03:56,111 --> 00:03:57,571 Dr. Dan: Let's do this one. 67 00:03:58,447 --> 00:04:02,242 Narrator: But training this girl to just take a few small steps 68 00:04:02,451 --> 00:04:05,036 has taken eight months. 69 00:04:07,247 --> 00:04:08,847 Rory: I can't say giraffes are stubborn, 70 00:04:08,874 --> 00:04:10,554 they're just really good at being giraffes. 71 00:04:10,625 --> 00:04:12,906 They're not gonna do something that they don't want to do. 72 00:04:13,587 --> 00:04:16,423 Dr. Dan: Giraffes tend to do things on their own schedule, 73 00:04:16,548 --> 00:04:18,633 and so, this has been a slow process. 74 00:04:21,054 --> 00:04:22,774 - Rory: Everyone good? - Dr. Dan: I'm ready. 75 00:04:22,804 --> 00:04:24,181 All right, let's rock and roll. 76 00:04:33,064 --> 00:04:34,357 Rory: Good morning, Kenya. 77 00:04:35,817 --> 00:04:36,860 Hey, baby girl. 78 00:04:37,986 --> 00:04:42,657 Narrator: Typically, there is one thing guaranteed to get a giraffe moving... 79 00:04:43,366 --> 00:04:44,366 Rory: Food. 80 00:04:49,372 --> 00:04:52,375 But today, mm, maybe not so much. 81 00:04:52,709 --> 00:04:54,389 Rory: She's like, "what is going on here?" 82 00:04:55,545 --> 00:04:57,422 Nicole: She's very aware of her surroundings, 83 00:04:57,547 --> 00:04:59,536 so anything that's different, she kind of stops. 84 00:05:06,014 --> 00:05:09,518 - Rory: We might be here a while. - Dr. Dan: I've got nothing but time. 85 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:15,649 Rory: Good girl, Kenya. 86 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:25,700 That's a good girl, come on. 87 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:34,334 Rory: Come on, look at all the food. 88 00:05:41,341 --> 00:05:44,052 Rory: I saw that, a little glimmer in your eye. 89 00:05:45,178 --> 00:05:46,888 Dr. Dan: Kenya, I implore you. 90 00:05:48,765 --> 00:05:51,810 All right, last try, Dan's got two minutes, Kenya. 91 00:05:52,769 --> 00:05:54,271 Dr. Dan: Look, she's toying with me. 92 00:05:54,688 --> 00:05:57,065 Narrator: With Kenya unwilling to play along... 93 00:05:57,190 --> 00:05:58,900 Rory: I think that might be all she wrote. 94 00:05:59,276 --> 00:06:02,195 The team must figure out another plan. 95 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:08,118 - Rory: I think we're done. - We're gonna regroup a little bit. 96 00:06:12,789 --> 00:06:15,166 Narrator: Back onstage in the land of Africa... 97 00:06:17,085 --> 00:06:18,253 Out on the Savanna, 98 00:06:18,628 --> 00:06:23,216 the biggest resident in the whole park wants his breakfast. 99 00:06:25,844 --> 00:06:27,204 Bridget: All right, here he comes. 100 00:06:28,138 --> 00:06:29,681 (Dramatic music playing) 101 00:06:35,645 --> 00:06:37,230 Bridget: There he is, in all his glory. 102 00:06:38,148 --> 00:06:40,942 He's obviously the biggest and oldest male that we have. 103 00:06:41,693 --> 00:06:42,693 (Trumpets) 104 00:06:42,903 --> 00:06:44,821 So, yeah, he's humongous. (Laughs) 105 00:06:49,534 --> 00:06:52,746 Narrator: And where five-and-a-half-ton Mac goes... 106 00:06:54,706 --> 00:06:56,374 Others follow. 107 00:06:57,751 --> 00:07:00,712 Bridget: So here we go, yeah, okay, so we have jabali walking up now. 108 00:07:01,838 --> 00:07:03,548 Oh, we have tsavo coming up. 109 00:07:05,675 --> 00:07:07,135 Our kind of hierarchy is, 110 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:10,180 Mac's first, obviously, he's the biggest, largest, oldest. 111 00:07:12,182 --> 00:07:15,644 Underneath him is tsavo, you know, he's the next oldest, next biggest, 112 00:07:15,727 --> 00:07:17,896 and then jabali kind of follows in at the bottom. 113 00:07:20,815 --> 00:07:25,111 Narrator: At feeding time, elephants here chow down on hay and grass. 114 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:30,659 A bull Mac's size can eat up to 300 pounds a day. 115 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:38,541 And Mac makes the rules at this breakfast table... 116 00:07:39,250 --> 00:07:42,087 Bridget: Mac has a bubble around him, that's his space right now. 117 00:07:44,214 --> 00:07:46,549 They're communicating right now, we just can't hear it. 118 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:48,593 So, he's basically already told these boys 119 00:07:48,718 --> 00:07:51,304 that this is where he's going to be eating for a little bit. 120 00:07:51,388 --> 00:07:53,014 So don't come in this bubble just yet. 121 00:07:55,725 --> 00:07:58,353 Narrator: But some rules are made to be broken. 122 00:08:03,233 --> 00:08:05,610 Bridget: Tsavo's approaching Mac, in the center of the yard. 123 00:08:07,696 --> 00:08:10,240 Tsavo's a little bit more courageous, you could say. 124 00:08:10,448 --> 00:08:13,410 He knows that there's some more green stuff, some goodies, closer to Mac. 125 00:08:15,245 --> 00:08:17,165 He's cautious, he's kind of reaching his nose out 126 00:08:17,247 --> 00:08:18,707 to sort of see where Mac's at... 127 00:08:21,501 --> 00:08:24,421 Testing the waters to see what kind of mood Mac's in. 128 00:08:25,213 --> 00:08:27,173 We'll see how close he wants to get to Mac. 129 00:08:28,133 --> 00:08:29,175 Pretty brave. 130 00:08:32,470 --> 00:08:35,640 And apparently, it's not worth it... (Laughs) ...So he'll keep moving on. 131 00:08:37,308 --> 00:08:40,311 Narrator: Mac wants to enjoy his meal in peace. 132 00:08:41,396 --> 00:08:43,606 But the boys have other plans. 133 00:08:43,940 --> 00:08:46,660 Bridget: We're at the sparring point already this morning. (Laughing) 134 00:08:46,693 --> 00:08:49,529 (Grunts) 135 00:08:49,696 --> 00:08:52,866 Bridget: It can look really intense but they can handle it, basically. 136 00:08:55,618 --> 00:08:58,163 Mac regulates a lot of what happens out here, 137 00:08:58,371 --> 00:09:00,123 so if that gets a little too rough, 138 00:09:00,248 --> 00:09:03,960 he might take a step or two in that direction and maybe break it up. 139 00:09:04,252 --> 00:09:05,378 (Trumpets) 140 00:09:05,962 --> 00:09:08,006 Narrator: And enough's enough. 141 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:10,216 Bridget: Oh, Mac's moving a little bit. 142 00:09:10,467 --> 00:09:11,760 (Grunts) 143 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:16,181 Bridget: Here we go. Yeah, Mac's approaching a little bit. 144 00:09:18,224 --> 00:09:20,393 He's basically telling the boys to move off. 145 00:09:24,814 --> 00:09:28,860 Just that little step or two from Mac, and the little boys kind of moved away. 146 00:09:33,156 --> 00:09:35,825 Just little stuff like that, they're communicating with each other. 147 00:09:36,159 --> 00:09:39,662 Tsavo and jabali are learning different social cues, 148 00:09:39,788 --> 00:09:43,625 and physical cues, and growing up, and learning around Mac, 149 00:09:43,833 --> 00:09:45,502 how to be a bigger bull. 150 00:09:46,377 --> 00:09:48,213 Narrator: Mac may be the model patriarch, 151 00:09:48,379 --> 00:09:51,633 but he does have a few miles on the odometer. 152 00:09:54,219 --> 00:09:55,345 And today... 153 00:09:55,553 --> 00:09:57,722 Michele, whenever you guys are ready, I have Mac. 154 00:09:57,847 --> 00:10:01,726 Narrator: He heads backstage for an inspection by Dr. Ryan. 155 00:10:03,603 --> 00:10:05,123 Dr. Ryan: The check-up for an elephant 156 00:10:05,188 --> 00:10:07,565 involves the same thing as it would for a person 157 00:10:07,649 --> 00:10:10,026 or, you know, your dog or cat. 158 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:17,408 We just really need to get a good overview of how they look, how they move. 159 00:10:17,742 --> 00:10:18,743 Hey, bud. 160 00:10:19,035 --> 00:10:20,538 Dr. Ryan: Elephants are a little challenging 161 00:10:20,562 --> 00:10:21,996 just because of their sheer size. 162 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:24,249 They let you know when they're not very comfortable 163 00:10:24,332 --> 00:10:27,043 with what's going on, so you have to be really careful. 164 00:10:28,169 --> 00:10:31,214 Narrator: First up, a check of the cooling system. 165 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:34,968 Female voice: Mac, ear. There, good boy. 166 00:10:36,096 --> 00:10:37,296 Dr. Ryan: All right, going up. 167 00:10:39,347 --> 00:10:40,473 Female voice: Good boy, Mac. 168 00:10:40,682 --> 00:10:42,976 Dr. Ryan: There's a whole bunch of visible blood vessels 169 00:10:43,184 --> 00:10:45,645 that can give me some ideas about blood pressure, 170 00:10:45,770 --> 00:10:49,315 they use these blood vessels to increase blood flow to their ears 171 00:10:49,399 --> 00:10:52,360 to help blow off heat. So cool. 172 00:10:52,652 --> 00:10:55,613 Really, we're not seeing anything out of the ordinary. 173 00:10:56,239 --> 00:10:58,408 - Can I touch his tail? - Female voice: Yeah. 174 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:00,910 Dr. Ryan: He's got a couple broken off hair shafts here, 175 00:11:00,994 --> 00:11:02,120 but they look fine. 176 00:11:02,912 --> 00:11:03,955 Female voice: Mac, foot! 177 00:11:05,456 --> 00:11:08,626 Foot health is incredibly important in elephants. 178 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:10,336 Most people don't realize 179 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:13,464 that if you look at the elephant's skeletal structures, 180 00:11:13,548 --> 00:11:15,758 is they actually stand up on their toes. 181 00:11:16,301 --> 00:11:19,179 Narrator: A balanced built-in suspension system 182 00:11:19,304 --> 00:11:20,346 makes it possible. 183 00:11:20,513 --> 00:11:23,266 Dr. Ryan: There is a large cushion under their foot, 184 00:11:23,349 --> 00:11:25,768 so that cushion absorbs a lot of the shock. 185 00:11:26,311 --> 00:11:27,912 Female voice: Mackie, more foot! 186 00:11:28,563 --> 00:11:30,124 - Dr. Ryan: Thanks, bud. - (Woman laughs) 187 00:11:30,148 --> 00:11:32,708 Dr. Ryan: You walk around, you're that big and you have toenails, 188 00:11:32,775 --> 00:11:34,295 you're gonna knock 'em, and... And Nick 'em, 189 00:11:34,319 --> 00:11:36,279 and crack 'em every once in a while. 190 00:11:36,487 --> 00:11:38,448 You know, if you look, my nails aren't perfect. 191 00:11:40,366 --> 00:11:41,886 - He needs a manicure. - (Woman laughs) 192 00:11:43,411 --> 00:11:47,999 Narrator: The exterior checks out. Now for a look under the hood. 193 00:11:48,082 --> 00:11:50,084 Dr. Ryan: All right, let's move on to Mac's mouth. 194 00:11:51,419 --> 00:11:52,420 Female voice: Mac, trunk. 195 00:11:54,047 --> 00:11:56,507 - Good, steady. - Dr. Ryan: Very good. 196 00:11:57,634 --> 00:11:59,135 Female voice: Good boy. 197 00:12:01,512 --> 00:12:03,556 Dr. Ryan: If you can see in this thing up here, 198 00:12:03,765 --> 00:12:06,536 that little hole there, that's not supposed to be there. 199 00:12:06,611 --> 00:12:08,562 - Female voice: Good boy. - Dr. Ryan: I don't know what that is. 200 00:12:08,586 --> 00:12:11,314 Narrator: The spot has Dr. Ryan stumped. 201 00:12:11,397 --> 00:12:13,678 Dr. Ryan: We'll figure out how to get a better look at it. 202 00:12:18,154 --> 00:12:20,156 Narrator: Backstage, off the Savanna... 203 00:12:22,408 --> 00:12:24,619 It's take two for Kenya. 204 00:12:25,119 --> 00:12:28,164 As she attempts a first for the park's giraffes, 205 00:12:28,915 --> 00:12:30,667 a voluntary hoof trim. 206 00:12:32,168 --> 00:12:34,504 Can I have a Kenya, please? 207 00:12:34,921 --> 00:12:38,258 Narrator: Despite months of trying, the team won't give up. 208 00:12:40,802 --> 00:12:43,763 Rory: Good afternoon, Kenya. Let's rock and roll. 209 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:51,104 All right, you can do it. You got it. Show your stuff, honey. 210 00:12:54,649 --> 00:12:55,733 (Groans) 211 00:12:56,317 --> 00:12:57,610 - Hey, Nicky? - Nicole: Yes, sir? 212 00:12:57,694 --> 00:13:01,364 You want to go up on the platform and just see what's going on? 213 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:03,950 Narrator: With Kenya refusing to come out for food, 214 00:13:04,784 --> 00:13:08,246 plan b means bringing the food to Kenya. 215 00:13:15,670 --> 00:13:17,463 Nicole: Yeah, this is easier, huh? 216 00:13:19,007 --> 00:13:20,133 Narrator: Voila! 217 00:13:23,845 --> 00:13:26,389 You're drooling. You getting some of the drool, Dan? 218 00:13:26,889 --> 00:13:29,089 - Dr. Dan: Something's hitting me. - Rory: That's Kenya. 219 00:13:29,559 --> 00:13:32,159 Dr. Dan: It's kinda like when a bird poops on you, it's good luck. 220 00:13:36,065 --> 00:13:40,778 Rory: When she hears that noise, she knows that she is doing a desired behavior. 221 00:13:41,446 --> 00:13:43,906 We pair it with food, so that she knows, 222 00:13:43,990 --> 00:13:46,110 "oh, I'm doing something good, I'm going to get food." 223 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:48,604 - It's all about positive reinforcement. - Nicole: Exactly. 224 00:13:53,041 --> 00:13:55,877 Narrator: This might be the big moment. 225 00:14:10,558 --> 00:14:14,062 Nicole: You want to take some food from Rory? Look, he's got more. 226 00:14:15,980 --> 00:14:20,193 Narrator: One small step for Kenya could mean a giant leap 227 00:14:20,443 --> 00:14:22,612 for the park's giraffe herd. 228 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:35,124 Rory: Yes! Great job, girl. You're doing great, I am very proud of you. 229 00:14:36,483 --> 00:14:40,906 Narrator: She finally hits her Mark, right next to Dr. Dan. 230 00:14:41,007 --> 00:14:43,400 Nicole: Even if she puts her foot on there for a second, I'd be happy. 231 00:14:43,424 --> 00:14:45,426 Oh my god, we're gonna give her all the food. 232 00:14:50,348 --> 00:14:51,349 Left. 233 00:14:53,101 --> 00:14:54,811 Didn't quite get it on the box. 234 00:14:55,645 --> 00:14:56,645 Left. 235 00:14:57,397 --> 00:15:01,109 She is giving it a lot of effort, she's coming really close... 236 00:15:04,028 --> 00:15:05,530 You know what to do, come on. 237 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:09,033 - Left! - Dr. Dan: Yeah, come on, you got this. 238 00:15:09,242 --> 00:15:11,202 Yep. Now roll it over. 239 00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:15,581 Rory: I'm kind of holding my breath because I want her to finally nail it. 240 00:15:16,457 --> 00:15:17,625 You are so close. 241 00:15:19,836 --> 00:15:21,629 Dr. Dan: Hey, there we go. Let's take that. 242 00:15:21,712 --> 00:15:23,112 Okay, I'm gonna do some stuff here. 243 00:15:26,759 --> 00:15:30,847 She's letting me really work to get the entire abnormal part 244 00:15:31,013 --> 00:15:33,224 of her hoof off of there. 245 00:15:37,228 --> 00:15:38,938 Kenya doesn't feel what I'm doing at all. 246 00:15:39,063 --> 00:15:41,357 She can feel that something is happening, 247 00:15:41,441 --> 00:15:45,278 but the material that I'm taking off of her hoof isn't alive. 248 00:15:45,403 --> 00:15:48,990 It's the equivalent of your fingernail or your hair. 249 00:15:50,199 --> 00:15:51,451 Who the best giraffe? 250 00:15:52,702 --> 00:15:53,703 Dr. Dan: Let's end it. 251 00:15:53,912 --> 00:15:55,264 - That was awesome. - Nicole: That was... 252 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:56,932 - Rory: That was incredible. - Nicole: Incredible. 253 00:15:56,956 --> 00:15:59,750 Rory: Good job, Dr. Dan. Good job, Kenya. 254 00:16:01,127 --> 00:16:03,087 - That was awesome. - Nicole: Finally! 255 00:16:03,254 --> 00:16:05,465 I'm psyched. I'm psyched! 256 00:16:07,175 --> 00:16:10,136 People have no idea how much goes on behind the scenes here. 257 00:16:13,890 --> 00:16:15,224 I'm pumped. (Laughs) 258 00:16:15,516 --> 00:16:17,768 This is a big deal because at Disney, 259 00:16:17,852 --> 00:16:21,439 this is the first time we've been able to do this on any of our giraffes. 260 00:16:21,522 --> 00:16:23,834 Nicole: From where we started with Kenya, to now being able 261 00:16:23,858 --> 00:16:28,070 to curl her foot up on that block is... Is a huge monumental, um, achievement. 262 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:31,491 - Nice work. - I'm super excited. Thank you. 263 00:16:32,158 --> 00:16:33,367 It's a momentous occasion. 264 00:16:34,994 --> 00:16:37,314 I wanna toss it like confetti, is that something we can do? 265 00:16:38,873 --> 00:16:40,208 (Birds chirping) 266 00:16:41,876 --> 00:16:46,631 Narrator: Out on the Savanna, the young bull elephants frolic, 267 00:16:46,923 --> 00:16:47,965 fancy free. 268 00:16:49,509 --> 00:16:52,470 - That's because big boss, Mac... - Female voice: Mac, trunk. 269 00:16:52,803 --> 00:16:55,473 Has an appointment backstage with Dr. Ryan. 270 00:16:56,641 --> 00:16:58,100 Female voice: Good, steady. 271 00:16:58,309 --> 00:17:02,563 Narrator: He's found something unusual inside the big guy's mouth. 272 00:17:02,855 --> 00:17:05,233 Dr. Ryan: He's got a defect in his palate. 273 00:17:05,358 --> 00:17:07,961 - I've got the light shined right on it. - Female voice: It's like... 274 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:10,464 Dr. Ryan: It's like a little pocket that seems to have collected 275 00:17:10,488 --> 00:17:11,822 some food material. 276 00:17:12,406 --> 00:17:15,451 That little hole there. That's not supposed to be there. 277 00:17:15,535 --> 00:17:17,119 Huh, that's interesting. 278 00:17:18,454 --> 00:17:19,956 Female voice: Good boy. 279 00:17:20,289 --> 00:17:23,000 Dr. Ryan: I want to wash it out, 'cause he had a bunch of food stuck 280 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:24,377 on his palate. 281 00:17:24,502 --> 00:17:26,230 - Will he let you hose him? - Female voice: Mm-hmm. 282 00:17:26,254 --> 00:17:27,463 Let's do that. 283 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:32,760 Narrator: But there's no need to offer a hose to someone with a hose of his own. 284 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:39,725 Female voice: Boy, trunk. Good open, Mac. Steady. 285 00:17:39,809 --> 00:17:42,186 Dr. Ryan: We'll figure out how to get a better look at it. 286 00:17:43,854 --> 00:17:46,148 Narrator: Getting a good look requires quick thinking... 287 00:17:48,025 --> 00:17:49,860 And the help of the camera crew. 288 00:17:50,695 --> 00:17:53,990 Dr. Ryan: I think, uh, a gopro on a stick is in our future. 289 00:17:54,532 --> 00:17:56,534 Are... are you guys okay with that? 290 00:17:57,910 --> 00:18:00,746 Narrator: Hopefully, this patient isn't too hungry. 291 00:18:00,871 --> 00:18:03,249 Dr. Ryan: You guys won't be upset if he eats it, right? 292 00:18:03,374 --> 00:18:04,542 - Male voice: No. - Okay. 293 00:18:05,710 --> 00:18:08,879 Okay, Mac, you ready? Good boy, mackie, stretch. 294 00:18:09,255 --> 00:18:11,650 - All right, Mac. Good stretch. (Laughs) - Female voice 2: Yeah. 295 00:18:11,674 --> 00:18:13,801 Female voice 1: Good boy. Mac, trunk. (Laughs) 296 00:18:14,176 --> 00:18:17,597 Narrator: And now, time to open wide. 297 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:21,267 Female voice 1: Good boy, mackie. Good. Open. 298 00:18:21,350 --> 00:18:23,912 Female voice 2: All right, Ryan, just tell me where we need to go here. 299 00:18:23,936 --> 00:18:26,290 - Female voice 1: Good, open. - Dr. Ryan: Okay, come forward. 300 00:18:26,314 --> 00:18:28,292 - Female voice 1: Good boy, Mac. - Dr. Ryan: Okay, stop. 301 00:18:28,316 --> 00:18:30,484 Move to his left a little bit, 302 00:18:30,651 --> 00:18:32,691 - and then towards his nose. - Female voice 1: Good. 303 00:18:33,139 --> 00:18:34,379 Female voice 2: Anything, Ryan? 304 00:18:34,697 --> 00:18:37,491 Dr. Ryan: What I can tell is there... That pocket up in there, 305 00:18:37,783 --> 00:18:39,493 it's got some stuff packed in it, 306 00:18:39,577 --> 00:18:42,156 so there was little pieces of hay sticking out of it. 307 00:18:42,256 --> 00:18:43,807 Female voice 1: I think we're gonna lose him. 308 00:18:43,831 --> 00:18:45,666 Dr. Ryan: That's okay. That was a great look. 309 00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:48,252 It's kind of hard to say what it is at this point, 310 00:18:48,336 --> 00:18:50,463 but it doesn't seem to be bothering him at all. 311 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:53,758 So, uh, we need to investigate it a little bit more to... 312 00:18:53,883 --> 00:18:55,301 To figure out what's going on. 313 00:18:55,635 --> 00:18:56,969 - Look at that. - (Woman laughing) 314 00:18:57,053 --> 00:18:58,763 Dr. Ryan: Look at how much I just gave you. 315 00:18:58,846 --> 00:19:00,514 Right? See? 316 00:19:01,709 --> 00:19:04,829 - Dr. Ryan: I'm a really nice veterinarian. - Female voice 1: He's really nice. 317 00:19:06,479 --> 00:19:10,983 Narrator: At sundown, the park takes on a whole new life. 318 00:19:14,028 --> 00:19:16,864 And the animals roam under a whole new light... 319 00:19:18,032 --> 00:19:21,869 While guests head out on a sunset safari. 320 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:27,458 Like every other intricately designed environment here... 321 00:19:30,127 --> 00:19:32,338 From ancient Asian temples... 322 00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:35,174 To lush African forests... 323 00:19:37,593 --> 00:19:41,389 Expert habitat designers, along with the Disney imagineers, 324 00:19:41,597 --> 00:19:43,057 bring it all to life. 325 00:19:43,516 --> 00:19:46,310 Joe: We're trying to keep you inside a world of story. 326 00:19:46,394 --> 00:19:50,690 We just want you to feel like the experience is kind of weirdly real. 327 00:19:52,191 --> 00:19:57,071 Narrator: Their latest creation could mean a new dawn for sunset viewing. 328 00:19:58,364 --> 00:20:00,825 It looks just like a tree... 329 00:20:02,201 --> 00:20:06,372 But it also provides an animal friendly ray of light. 330 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:10,363 Kyle: Elephants are super important for our guests to see, 331 00:20:10,418 --> 00:20:11,711 they love seeing the elephants. 332 00:20:11,919 --> 00:20:15,923 The elephants aren't incredibly visible out on the safari at night 333 00:20:16,006 --> 00:20:17,466 so what we've ended up doing 334 00:20:17,550 --> 00:20:20,761 was making this thing look like a palm tree. 335 00:20:21,971 --> 00:20:25,683 Looks super real, that's great. You guys have done such a good job. 336 00:20:25,850 --> 00:20:27,560 A lot of things at stake here. 337 00:20:27,685 --> 00:20:29,854 This is the first time we've ever done this. 338 00:20:29,937 --> 00:20:33,607 This is, I think, one of the coolest fake trees that has ever been built. 339 00:20:37,778 --> 00:20:41,741 Narrator: More than a year of work went into creating a tree 340 00:20:41,824 --> 00:20:43,075 that looks natural. 341 00:20:43,659 --> 00:20:45,161 Steve: This is all stainless steel, 342 00:20:45,578 --> 00:20:50,082 and all the steel has been coated with epoxy and sculpted, 343 00:20:50,332 --> 00:20:53,753 and then the moss, the lichen, those are all paint treatments. 344 00:20:54,837 --> 00:20:57,506 These are the stainless-steel mesh palm fronds. 345 00:20:57,590 --> 00:21:01,010 This has a translucent character to it so it feels more organic. 346 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:04,930 What differentiates animal kingdom is the safety of the animals as well, 347 00:21:05,014 --> 00:21:08,434 so making sure that the whole pole is high enough 348 00:21:08,517 --> 00:21:11,061 that the elephants, they don't get light shined in their eyes 349 00:21:11,145 --> 00:21:12,145 is super important. 350 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:15,149 Narrator: Tonight brings the make or break moment... 351 00:21:15,983 --> 00:21:19,403 To the latest addition to the sunset safari. 352 00:21:20,070 --> 00:21:24,283 Kyle: We've put all this work into this beautiful piece of nature 353 00:21:24,408 --> 00:21:27,369 and then we want it to be essentially hidden. 354 00:21:27,536 --> 00:21:30,122 So, hopefully, all that pays off tonight. 355 00:21:38,589 --> 00:21:40,174 Narrator: Not far from the Savanna... 356 00:21:40,424 --> 00:21:41,509 (Train whistles) 357 00:21:41,592 --> 00:21:44,929 Narrator: Sits a corner of the park where guests can get up-close 358 00:21:45,012 --> 00:21:47,223 - to some of its cuddliest critters. - (Goats bleating) 359 00:21:48,849 --> 00:21:52,144 Narrator: It's known as the affection section. 360 00:21:52,603 --> 00:21:57,817 Some of these residents are rescues, enjoying a safe and cozy new home. 361 00:21:57,900 --> 00:21:59,443 (Bleats) 362 00:22:00,611 --> 00:22:04,448 One favorite fowl is popcorn, the frizzle chicken. 363 00:22:07,117 --> 00:22:09,203 Lisa: Popcorn's been here for about a year. 364 00:22:09,662 --> 00:22:11,872 Poor popcorn was just found in a parking lot. 365 00:22:11,956 --> 00:22:14,917 We don't really know much about her background except for that. 366 00:22:15,292 --> 00:22:16,669 (Soft music playing) 367 00:22:17,253 --> 00:22:20,589 Lisa: When popcorn was brought here, she was in rough shape. 368 00:22:20,798 --> 00:22:23,467 When I saw her, my heart just broke for her. 369 00:22:23,884 --> 00:22:29,265 She was super comfortable around people, but when she met the other chickens, 370 00:22:29,390 --> 00:22:32,393 the color drained from her face and she hid under my arms. 371 00:22:32,476 --> 00:22:35,604 So, best guess is that she was a discarded pet. 372 00:22:38,607 --> 00:22:42,862 But our flock accepted her and now she gets the best of both worlds, 373 00:22:42,945 --> 00:22:46,407 she knows how to be a chicken and she still loves being around people. 374 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:48,784 So, it really doesn't matter if you were born here 375 00:22:48,868 --> 00:22:52,079 or if you're a rescue. Every animal gets the same love and care 376 00:22:52,204 --> 00:22:53,831 here at Disney's animal kingdom. 377 00:22:54,164 --> 00:22:57,418 Narrator: But now popcorn has her keepers worried. 378 00:22:57,751 --> 00:23:01,839 Lisa: Popcorn started to present signs of illness about two days ago, 379 00:23:01,922 --> 00:23:08,220 and upon examination, the vets found out that they needed her to get surgery today. 380 00:23:08,429 --> 00:23:10,180 (Intense music playing) 381 00:23:11,932 --> 00:23:15,144 Dr. Ryan: Popcorn has an issue with her reproductive tract. 382 00:23:15,728 --> 00:23:19,565 Uh, essentially what's happened is the egg has partially developed, 383 00:23:19,815 --> 00:23:23,777 it got stuck in there, and if an egg gets stuck in the reproductive tract, 384 00:23:23,944 --> 00:23:26,280 it can make, uh, chickens extremely ill. 385 00:23:27,406 --> 00:23:30,451 Narrator: The team must correct the problem by removing 386 00:23:30,534 --> 00:23:32,411 her reproductive organs. 387 00:23:33,454 --> 00:23:37,541 Major surgery like this requires help from Dr. Geoff. 388 00:23:39,043 --> 00:23:41,045 Popcorn's very special to me. 389 00:23:41,170 --> 00:23:45,549 Uh, I was here when she arrived, and it was just a great connection for me. 390 00:23:45,716 --> 00:23:47,468 She'd had a really hard life, 391 00:23:47,551 --> 00:23:50,346 and we just had the opportunity to make her life wonderful. 392 00:23:50,846 --> 00:23:52,640 Narrator: In popcorn's time of need, 393 00:23:52,932 --> 00:23:57,394 one member of her Disney family flies to her side. 394 00:23:57,978 --> 00:24:00,898 Lisa: They've decided that we would bring orange over here, 395 00:24:01,065 --> 00:24:04,026 orange is our rooster, and take blood from him 396 00:24:04,109 --> 00:24:06,862 in case we needed to do a blood transfusion. 397 00:24:07,404 --> 00:24:09,740 So, thank you, orange, for the donation. 398 00:24:12,743 --> 00:24:14,912 Dr. Ryan: It's a fairly complicated surgery. 399 00:24:15,329 --> 00:24:16,747 Just take a nice breath. 400 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:20,376 Chickens are somewhat fragile anesthetic patients. 401 00:24:20,459 --> 00:24:23,170 Uh, they can be a little unpredictable in how they respond. 402 00:24:23,504 --> 00:24:24,922 Lisa: I'm really nervous right now, 403 00:24:25,005 --> 00:24:28,050 because my little friend here is going in for surgery, 404 00:24:28,175 --> 00:24:31,345 and every time someone goes in for surgery, it's risky. 405 00:24:32,137 --> 00:24:33,138 Female voice: Ready. 406 00:24:39,937 --> 00:24:41,146 Dr. Ryan: It's a little tense. 407 00:24:43,983 --> 00:24:46,402 Dr. Geoff: Ryan and I are just clamping the blood vessels. 408 00:24:48,028 --> 00:24:49,238 So far, so good. 409 00:24:54,118 --> 00:24:57,121 Narrator: Dr. Ryan and Dr. Geoff now move forward 410 00:24:57,204 --> 00:24:59,123 with the delicate procedure. 411 00:25:00,791 --> 00:25:03,669 Lisa: Trying to be very cautiously optimistic, 412 00:25:03,752 --> 00:25:06,338 but I don't really want to get my hopes up too much. 413 00:25:11,844 --> 00:25:14,430 Dr. Ryan: We have her oviduct and uterus out. 414 00:25:15,180 --> 00:25:19,059 Not having a reproductive tract won't affect popcorn at all. 415 00:25:19,143 --> 00:25:21,520 If anything, it'll make her life a little bit easier 416 00:25:21,729 --> 00:25:23,647 because she'll no longer lay eggs. 417 00:25:24,231 --> 00:25:27,359 Narrator: With brave little popcorn's surgery a success, 418 00:25:27,568 --> 00:25:29,236 the team wakes her up. 419 00:25:29,445 --> 00:25:31,071 There she is. 420 00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:33,866 Dr. Ryan: Good morning. 421 00:25:34,324 --> 00:25:35,784 Are you thirsty, girl? 422 00:25:36,326 --> 00:25:38,746 Popcorn's better. Thank you, Dr. Ryan. 423 00:25:39,163 --> 00:25:40,289 Dr. Ryan: You're welcome. 424 00:25:40,706 --> 00:25:42,958 Lisa: I feel a huge amount of relief, 425 00:25:43,083 --> 00:25:46,128 but there's still hurdles ahead as she recovers. 426 00:25:50,966 --> 00:25:53,761 (Monkeys chattering) 427 00:25:54,553 --> 00:25:56,430 Narrator: Long after the park closes, 428 00:25:56,555 --> 00:25:59,349 the spotlight turns to the Disney imagineers. 429 00:26:00,267 --> 00:26:01,947 Steve: Just bringing in the light pole now. 430 00:26:02,936 --> 00:26:06,815 Narrator: Their brand-new palm tree light is ready for installation. 431 00:26:08,609 --> 00:26:11,111 Kyle: We've done a lot of work to prepare for this, 432 00:26:11,195 --> 00:26:13,363 we've been waiting such a long time for this to happen. 433 00:26:13,572 --> 00:26:16,784 Steve: Now we're going to put it up, so we'll see how this goes. 434 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:19,161 With any luck, everything's perfect. 435 00:26:21,997 --> 00:26:24,666 They're gonna use that machine with a strap just to lift it up. 436 00:26:27,211 --> 00:26:28,921 Let the machine do the work. 437 00:26:29,421 --> 00:26:32,633 It's just a delicate thing right now with all those branches out. 438 00:26:40,349 --> 00:26:44,645 Narrator: With the 5,000-pound tree suspended in mid-air, 439 00:26:45,354 --> 00:26:49,191 the team must lower it precisely into position. 440 00:26:49,858 --> 00:26:51,026 There it goes. 441 00:27:01,161 --> 00:27:02,913 Narrator: Once secured, the palm light 442 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:05,457 will be able to handle hurricane force winds 443 00:27:05,541 --> 00:27:09,253 of up to 180 miles per hour. 444 00:27:09,920 --> 00:27:12,172 Steve: It's now installed, bolted down. 445 00:27:12,798 --> 00:27:15,509 Male voice: Looks great, right? Looks like a real tree. 446 00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:23,100 Narrator: Last but not least, the team positions the light 447 00:27:23,183 --> 00:27:24,309 to just the right angle. 448 00:27:24,393 --> 00:27:27,313 We want everybody to have a good time, and be able to see all the animals. 449 00:27:27,479 --> 00:27:30,274 But the reason why I'm out here is that it also has to be enjoyable 450 00:27:30,357 --> 00:27:31,357 for the elephants. 451 00:27:32,109 --> 00:27:34,486 Kyle: We've done extensive testing, to make sure 452 00:27:34,570 --> 00:27:37,072 that the elephants are going to be okay with the lights. 453 00:27:37,698 --> 00:27:40,534 Our color temperature really mimics the sunset, 454 00:27:40,701 --> 00:27:43,412 so it really helps with the animals at night. 455 00:27:44,454 --> 00:27:46,665 Male voice 1: Can we angle that light down 456 00:27:46,748 --> 00:27:49,585 so it lights the top of the palms a little less? 457 00:27:49,710 --> 00:27:51,604 - Male voice 2: Okay, yeah. - Male voice 1: All right. 458 00:27:51,628 --> 00:27:54,965 We're adjusting the angle that the light hits the yard, 459 00:27:55,257 --> 00:27:56,817 and we're gonna play with the intensity, 460 00:27:56,842 --> 00:27:59,002 we're gonna make it a little brighter, a little darker. 461 00:27:59,720 --> 00:28:01,430 Male voice 2: Okay, I gotta go more left. 462 00:28:03,932 --> 00:28:06,602 I'm happy with the spread. Much better. 463 00:28:08,645 --> 00:28:11,190 Now it's just to see if the elephants like it. 464 00:28:11,815 --> 00:28:12,858 Yeah, bring 'em out. 465 00:28:18,697 --> 00:28:19,907 Kyle: Nothing so far. 466 00:28:23,118 --> 00:28:24,786 Okay, I can see movement. 467 00:28:29,875 --> 00:28:33,086 Narrator: Herd boss Mac ventures out first. 468 00:28:34,421 --> 00:28:36,131 Kyle: That's what I'm looking for, perfect. 469 00:28:40,677 --> 00:28:43,055 Narrator: And as always, where Mac goes... 470 00:28:45,182 --> 00:28:47,267 Others follow close behind. 471 00:28:52,105 --> 00:28:53,315 Kyle: It's been a long night. 472 00:28:53,482 --> 00:28:56,318 Super happy that we've got the habitat finally lit up. 473 00:28:57,653 --> 00:29:00,447 Rick: It's a huge undertaking here at animal kingdom, 474 00:29:00,656 --> 00:29:03,116 just to make sure that the elephants have what they need. 475 00:29:05,661 --> 00:29:06,745 Very happy with that. 476 00:29:12,834 --> 00:29:14,314 Narrator: At the affection section... 477 00:29:17,005 --> 00:29:21,218 Almost a week has passed since brave little popcorn's procedure. 478 00:29:21,593 --> 00:29:24,930 - Male voice: Good girl. - Yay! Oh my god, she looks great. 479 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:28,267 Narrator: And now keepers want to show her off to guests. 480 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:30,060 Adriel: This is popcorn. 481 00:29:30,352 --> 00:29:32,604 We named her popcorn, obviously, she kind of looks like 482 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:34,231 a little kernel of popcorn, right? 483 00:29:35,107 --> 00:29:37,609 So, we're doing her final recovery check here, 484 00:29:37,734 --> 00:29:40,946 to make sure she is ready to go back home and be back with her flock. 485 00:29:42,332 --> 00:29:43,800 Dr. Ryan: See if she'll should stand up. 486 00:29:43,824 --> 00:29:46,326 Her attitude's great, she's doing fantastic. 487 00:29:46,702 --> 00:29:49,142 You know, she doesn't mind it when you give her some scratches 488 00:29:49,204 --> 00:29:51,373 if you give her some scratches in the right place. 489 00:29:51,873 --> 00:29:54,960 She looks really good. Looks like she's recovered nicely. 490 00:29:57,838 --> 00:30:00,257 Narrator: She's had some time to get back on her feet, 491 00:30:00,882 --> 00:30:05,053 and now Adriel returns popcorn to her feathered friends. 492 00:30:05,304 --> 00:30:07,264 Adriel: She's a really big part of our flock. 493 00:30:07,639 --> 00:30:10,183 It'll be really amazing to see them reunited. 494 00:30:13,061 --> 00:30:15,439 You're back home. Good girl. 495 00:30:16,273 --> 00:30:17,524 She's looking great. 496 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:22,696 So, we'll just try to let one out of the door 497 00:30:22,779 --> 00:30:24,531 - at a time. - All right. I'll try my best. 498 00:30:25,574 --> 00:30:28,160 - All right, here comes buffalo. - Adriel: Buffalo. 499 00:30:28,618 --> 00:30:31,163 Biscuit. Hi, good morning. 500 00:30:31,538 --> 00:30:34,958 I know orange is one of her biggest fans. 501 00:30:35,042 --> 00:30:36,376 All right, here comes orange. 502 00:30:36,460 --> 00:30:38,354 Adriel: Excited to have your old flock back together? 503 00:30:38,378 --> 00:30:40,778 - Male voice: All the girls. - Adriel: There's all my ladies. 504 00:30:41,757 --> 00:30:43,717 She's back to her normal behavior. 505 00:30:43,842 --> 00:30:46,345 I'm thinking it went really well. I'm happy with the result. 506 00:30:47,179 --> 00:30:51,224 It's fabulous, it's really awesome to have her back. 507 00:31:00,901 --> 00:31:03,403 Narrator: This morning, Dr. Ryan returns backstage 508 00:31:03,487 --> 00:31:06,990 to check on the unusual hole in Mac's mouth. 509 00:31:07,240 --> 00:31:08,909 Female voice: Mac, stretch. Good boy. 510 00:31:09,117 --> 00:31:12,329 Narrator: And this time, he brings some high-tech gear. 511 00:31:12,454 --> 00:31:14,094 Dr. Ryan: I'm gonna look with this first. 512 00:31:14,122 --> 00:31:17,084 Narrator: A state-of-the-art thermography camera. 513 00:31:17,501 --> 00:31:18,741 Dr. Ryan: His armpits are warm. 514 00:31:19,086 --> 00:31:22,756 - Good boy. - Yes. Snuggle up in an elephant armpit. 515 00:31:23,006 --> 00:31:25,133 Narrator: This specialty camera will reveal 516 00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:30,889 if Mac's mouth is giving off excess heat, a potential sign of inflammation. 517 00:31:31,056 --> 00:31:34,476 Just trying to see if there's any changes in the heat signature 518 00:31:34,601 --> 00:31:35,811 of his hard palate. 519 00:31:37,354 --> 00:31:39,856 Narrator: There's no obvious cause for concern, 520 00:31:40,190 --> 00:31:42,818 but Dr. Ryan still needs to be sure. 521 00:31:42,901 --> 00:31:45,695 - Female voice: Good open, Mac. - All right, you ready? 522 00:31:45,779 --> 00:31:46,779 Ready. 523 00:31:47,364 --> 00:31:49,908 Dr. Ryan: I have a really good view of it right now, 524 00:31:50,492 --> 00:31:53,578 it looks like just a little expanded pocket, 525 00:31:53,703 --> 00:31:57,040 - but it looks exactly the same. - Female voice: Good boy, Mac. 526 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:00,252 Dr. Ryan: It looks all nice and smooth, it's not inflamed. 527 00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:03,463 Okay. 528 00:32:05,340 --> 00:32:07,843 Elephants, and animals in general, just like people, 529 00:32:07,926 --> 00:32:09,566 you know, they're not all built the same, 530 00:32:09,636 --> 00:32:11,721 and they have little variations on normal. 531 00:32:11,888 --> 00:32:14,933 I don't think it's causing him any discomfort whatsoever. 532 00:32:17,436 --> 00:32:18,520 Female voice: Are you done? 533 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:21,398 No, you have to give me the bucket, though. Like, it's... 534 00:32:22,190 --> 00:32:23,190 Thank you. 535 00:32:32,325 --> 00:32:33,785 Dr. Ryan: All hail the king. 536 00:32:33,910 --> 00:32:36,079 Narrator: Now that Mac's got the all clear, 537 00:32:36,163 --> 00:32:37,831 he can return to his day job 538 00:32:37,914 --> 00:32:41,835 on the Savanna, reigning as king of the herd. 539 00:32:42,461 --> 00:32:44,963 But he doesn't just keep the boys in check. 540 00:32:45,464 --> 00:32:47,841 As the park's only breeding bull, 541 00:32:48,008 --> 00:32:51,845 he's responsible for creating the next generation. 542 00:32:53,054 --> 00:32:57,058 And today, big Mac has a date. 543 00:32:57,642 --> 00:33:00,228 Steve: Kianga is our up and coming matriarch 544 00:33:00,312 --> 00:33:03,023 so she's very important to this herd for the next generation. 545 00:33:03,940 --> 00:33:07,611 Narrator: If Mac does become a dad, for the fourth time, 546 00:33:07,777 --> 00:33:10,989 it's more than just great news for everyone at the park. 547 00:33:14,242 --> 00:33:17,537 Because they face threats of poaching and habitat loss, 548 00:33:17,829 --> 00:33:22,834 Mac plays an important role for elephants all over the world. 549 00:33:24,794 --> 00:33:27,297 Steve: Mackie's just eating his shredded wheat. 550 00:33:31,009 --> 00:33:35,180 Now we're seeing interest from kianga, that's a big, big change in behavior, 551 00:33:35,263 --> 00:33:37,015 her being that confident with Mac. 552 00:33:38,642 --> 00:33:39,976 Narrator: But right now... 553 00:33:42,395 --> 00:33:44,481 Mac has other priorities. 554 00:33:46,525 --> 00:33:49,110 Steve: Mac's giving her kind of a bit of a standoffish look. 555 00:33:49,528 --> 00:33:52,489 Narrator: But kianga does not give up easily. 556 00:33:53,657 --> 00:33:55,617 Steve: Nah, s he's not taking no for an answer. 557 00:34:00,330 --> 00:34:03,959 What you see right now is a definition of interest. 558 00:34:08,547 --> 00:34:11,591 That determination, that's pretty impressive. 559 00:34:14,511 --> 00:34:17,305 (Orchestral music playing) 560 00:34:19,766 --> 00:34:21,643 Steve: Look at that, that's insane. 561 00:34:28,567 --> 00:34:30,318 He's being incredibly patient. 562 00:34:32,737 --> 00:34:35,073 She's pestering, even when he's given her signs 563 00:34:35,198 --> 00:34:39,786 to go away, she continues. Oh, here we go. (Laughs) 564 00:34:40,537 --> 00:34:42,330 But she's doing everything she can. 565 00:34:42,872 --> 00:34:46,126 That behavior is just, "look, I'm being totally submissive." 566 00:34:46,376 --> 00:34:50,630 Narrator: And that means kianga wants some romance. 567 00:34:51,047 --> 00:34:53,550 This could mean a second date. 568 00:34:54,009 --> 00:34:58,096 And ultimately, promising news for the species. 569 00:34:58,221 --> 00:35:02,475 Seeing kianga's relationship with Mac blossom is super exciting. 570 00:35:02,559 --> 00:35:05,812 Even if he doesn't breed this round this is all, like, super cool 571 00:35:05,895 --> 00:35:08,815 for building relationship and building confidence. 572 00:35:09,357 --> 00:35:11,443 Kianga's learning how to interact with Mac. 573 00:35:13,820 --> 00:35:15,363 So, it's up to them. 50999

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