Video: Moment on Earth spotlights elephants’ wonders, from long meals to trunk hugs

A closer look at elephants
The National Geographic video draws attention to elephants and their behavior. It highlights the animals’ long daily feeding and the ways they use their trunks. Elephants can eat for as many as 18 hours in a day. The video also shows them using their trunks to “hug.”
A streaming feature
The video is tied to “Secrets of the Elephants.” The program is streaming now. Together, the details offer viewers a glimpse of the animals’ daily lives. The feature centers on their feeding habits and trunk use.
Behaviors in focus
The reported details emphasize how much time elephants devote to eating. Their trunks also serve a role in physical interaction, including what the video describes as a hug.
National Geographic’s closer look presents these behaviors as part of its elephant feature. “Secrets of the Elephants” is available to stream now.
Key points
- National Geographic shared a video about elephants and their behavior.
- Elephants can eat for up to 18 hours a day.
- The animals use their trunks to “hug.”
- “Secrets of the Elephants” is streaming now.