S1 E1: Elephants: Land of Tusks
Hands-on participation in an ambitious project to translocate 100 elephants to repopulate some of Africa's depleted national parks.
23 minutes
Defenders of the Wild
Conservationist Ivan Carter seeks solutions to create a balanced wildlife ecosystem; experts join Carter to spotlight the conservation efforts happening worldwide.
Director: Sean Viljoen
S1 E2: The Once and Future Kings
Dr. Dave Gaynor conducts a natural experiment and introduces lions and cheetahs into the Zambezi Delta to look at the role apex predators play, prey, and adapt in the ecosystem.
23 minutes
S1 E3: Bighorn Sheep: Banging Heads!
Hunters' dollars fund sheep conservation across the US and the story is told through a hands-on translocation re-establishing historic home range for the species
23 minutes
S1 E4: Delta Defenders: Poachers Beware!
Anti-poaching laws, community meat drops, & upliftment initiatives are returning wildlife to the Zambezi Delta. Mark Haldane shares successes & what it takes to restore an ecosystem.
23 minutes
S1 E5: Bison, Not Buffalo
Understanding the history of bison populations in the US and the current state of their protection, getting involved in collaring efforts in the Henry Mountains
23 minutes
S1 E6: Giraffes: Giants Never Sleep
Giraffe are an African icon and are facing a silent extinction. Giraffe Conservation Foundation is taking action across the continent to reverse this trend.
23 minutes
S1 E7: Quail: The Health of the Land
Without biodiversity, a landscape cannot truly thrive. Quail populations in Texas are a crucial indicator species that are the "canary in the coal mine" for ecosystem health.
23 minutes
S1 E8: Lwiro Primates: Sanctuary
The rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned chimpanzees from the bushmeat and pet trade in Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 minutes
S1 E9: Rhinos: A Healthy Landscape
Rhinos are threatened due to demand for their horns in Asia. Ivan heads to the frontlines where poaching events are a weekly occurrence, and explains conservation measures used to protect them.
23 minutes
S1 E10: Elephants & Humans Sharing Spaces
Human-wildlife conflict is prevalent across Africa. To mitigate conflicts, Ivan joins Roger Whittall to collar bull elephants to create an early warning system for surrounding communities.
23 minutes
S1 E11: The Bear Necessities
Bear research informs biologists how best to protect the species, but gathering data requires collaring them. And the best way is to crawl into their dens while they hibernate and dart them.
23 minutes
S1 E12: Game Capture: Snares & Tactics
Some African countries allow for private ownership of wildlife, spurring on capture of animals to rejuvenate fauna of the land. Join Ivan's team as they capture species with unique high stake methods.
23 minutes
S1 E13: Deer in The Frigid Prairie
White-tailed deer are synonymous with America, yet few know what's required to manage its population. Ivan joins the team in South Dakota to collar whitetail deer to study their survival rates.
23 minutes