Summary In Central Malawi, a population of elephants in peril are being given a fresh start as a team of experts relocate the 72 animals in the most challenging translocation population to date. Threatened by ever increasing incidences of human and wildlife conflict, the elephants must be moved quickly if they are to have any hope of survival. Veterinarian Andre Uys gets to work, darting whole herds and far-roaming bulls using the immobilising drug M99 to reduce stress and ensure the safety of each animal. But tranquilising over 70 of the world's largest land mammal is fraught with complications aggravated by their sheer size and dead weight.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Peter Terry Brett Gardner Andre Uys Elma Celeste Stafford
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Feb 28, 2018
Countries of origin : South Africa
Official sites : Aquavision TV Productions Lion Mountain Media
Language : English
Production companies : Lion Mountain Media
Summary In Central Malawi, a population of elephants in peril are being given a fresh start as a team of experts relocate the 72 animals in the most challenging translocation population to date. Threatened by ever increasing incidences of human and wildlife conflict, the elephants must be moved quickly if they are to have any hope of survival. Veterinarian Andre Uys gets to work, darting whole herds and far-roaming bulls using the immobilising drug M99 to reduce stress and ensure the safety of each animal. But tranquilising over 70 of the world's largest land mammal is fraught with complications aggravated by their sheer size and dead weight.
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Feb 28, 2018
Countries of origin : South Africa
Official sites : Aquavision TV Productions Lion Mountain Media
Language : English
Production companies : Lion Mountain Media