Episode list

Defenders of the Wild

Elephants: Land of Tusks
Ivan Carter and his team participate hands-on in an ambitious project to translocate 100 elephants from areas facing degradation due to overpopulation to repopulate some of Africa's most depleted national parks.
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The Once and Future Kings
Dr. Dave Gaynor conducts a natural experiment and introduces lions and cheetahs into the Zambeze Delta to look at the role apex predators play in the ecosystem, and how prey adapts in terms of behavior and numbers.
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Bighorn Sheep: Banging Heads!
Ivan Carter heads to the United States to investigate how hunter's dollars fund sheep conservation across the country. Follow along through a hands-on translocation re-establishing historic home range for the species.
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Delta Defenders: Poachers Beware!
Through anti-poaching, community meat drops, and upliftment initiatives, wildlife is returning to the Zambezi Delta after poaching devastated native populations. Meet Mark Haldane to learn about what it takes to restore an ecosystem.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Game Capture: Snares & Tactics
Some African countries allow for private ownership of wildlife. This generated an industry of wildlife trade that captures animals in hopes to rejuvenate the land. Join the team as they capture species with unique high stake methods.
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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.
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