An endangered elephant herd is taking a mysterious trek in China. Are humans to blame? PBS NewsHour

[Rhiannon12866]

It’s not a sight you see every day -- a herd of elephants, leaving their home turf, making their way through southwestern China, most recently stopping in a city with millions of residents. But that’s what’s happening right now. William Brangham looks at their mysterious trek, and why they might have hit the road.

[Bev54]

1. I heard on the news there is a second herd that has now

started on a trek as well. Something is wrong.

[Skittles]

2. agreed

they know something

[BigmanPigman]

3. I heard last night on the news that perhaps their leader

just isn't that great with directions and got lost and mixed up. They have caused a lot of damage to cities since they can bump into a structure and knock it down or crack it. I feel sorry for them.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Oh dear. I've been following this story since I love elephants

But it does seem extremely odd that they'd travel through a city. And I read here the other day that they rarely stop to rest. I just hope that they're okay.

[Bayard]

4. Heading for a rendezvous to travel back to their own planet

Goodbye, and thanks for all the peanuts!

Safe journeys.....

[Rhiannon12866]

6. Followup: Herd of Asian Elephants Take Group Nap :)

Shhhh, the elephants are sleeping. This herd of wild Asian elephants was spotted taking a group nap as they migrated across southwest China. Scientists have been tracking them for hundreds of miles as a recent population boom resulted in the animals expanding their territory. 🐘