Eko, known as the ‘gentle and well-mannered matriarch,’ gained recognition in Kenya after the scientific study of wild elephants began in 1972. This study, the longest of its kind in the world concerning elephants, brought attention to Eko, the matriarch elephant.
The ‘Amboseli Elephant Research Project’ followed Eko and other elephants in the nearby forest to understand their habits, communications, and social relationships. Dr. Cynthia Moss, who founded the project, shared in the BBC World Service’s ‘Witness History’ program the various challenges and developments she observed while tracking Eko and her herd.
