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Meghan Markle says elephants are ‘just like us because they are protective of their young’ in Disney clip
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"These creatures are so majestic and at the same time they are so sensitive and so connected. We see in this film just how remarkable they are," Meghan said in the clip, which aired Monday on .
"Their memories are amazing – the close connection of the herd, the protectiveness of their young," she added.
Meghan, mother to her 11-month-old son Archie, said she feels humans and elephants are more similar than people may think.
"I think they’re a lot more like us than they are different," she said.
Meghan, 38, does a voice-over of the documentary – – narrating the elephant family's journey.
The film follows an elephant family on a 1,000-mile journey across Africa over eight months.
Meghan said in the interview she hopes the documentary helps people realize how different creatures and the environment across the globe are connected.
"I hope that when people see this film they realize how connected we all are and if we had more of an awareness about the obstacles they’re facing, I think we’d take care of each other, this planet and animals in a very different way," Meghan said.
This is her first return to the screen since she left her acting job on Suits and gained her former role as the Duchess of Sussex, when she married , 35.
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Meghan expressed her gratitude in being able to take part in the film – which husband for her to be a part of.
"I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of bringing this story of elephants to life," Meghan said.
"I’ve been very lucky to be able to have hands-on experience with elephants in their natural habitat.
"When you spend time connecting to them and the other wildlife, you really understand we have a role to play in their preservation and their safety," she added.
Disneynature and the Disney Conservation Fund are supporting non-profit organization which works in Botswana to protect elephants as the film premieres, Good Morning America reported.
Prince Harry and Meghan previously have worked in Botswana – – to work with the charity.
The interview airing comes just weeks after.
It was announced earlier this year that Meghan and Prince Harry would be stepping back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family.
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Just days after they made their exit as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Elephants documentary aired.
The couple are now living in Los Angeles, where they are reportedly eyeing million-dollar mansions.
Meghan and Harry yesterday were lockdown.
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