Carter's W.A.R.
Carter's W.A.R. (Wild Animal Response) is the untold story of one man's quest to save his homeland, the world's most wild and dangerous continent on earth, Africa. From heavily armed poachers butchering elephants for their tusks to the slaughter of rhinos for their horns, Africa's most precious resource is in peril. Can one man expose the truth and make a difference? Watch as wildlife detective and professional hunter, Ivan Carter, takes you inside the real Africa to the front lines of the wars being waged on its wildlife.
- 2015-2017
- 2 seasons
- The Outdoor Channel
- Reality
Carter's W.A.R. (Wild Animal Response) is the untold story of one man's quest to save his homeland, the world's most wild and dangerous continent on earth, Africa. From heavily armed poachers butchering elephants for their tusks to the slaughter of rhinos for their horns, Africa's most precious resource is in peril. Can one man expose the truth and make a difference? Watch as wildlife detective and professional hunter, Ivan Carter, takes you inside the real Africa to the front lines of the wars being waged on its wildlife.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
At All Costs
Fri, Dec 30, 2016 42 mins
Ivan goes on a journey to save his friend's nineteen rhinos from the poaching epidemic now sweeping through South Africa. The solution: a logistical nightmare of transporting the entire herd to a secure location 600 miles across the country.
Episode 2
The Heart of the Conflict
Fri, Jan 6, 2017 42 mins
Investigating a string of murdered lions, Ivan gets to the very heart of an ancient conflict between humans and lions. The outcome will test Ivan's own core values about cultural perspective and conservation.
Episode 3
One Rhino at a Time
Fri, Jan 13, 2017 42 mins
While visiting a secret orphanage that cares for rescued baby rhinos, Ivan discovers the blood, sweat, tears that goes into saving this endangered species. An emergency phone call sends him on an adventure with a group of local heroes to save the next newly orphaned rhino.
Episode 4
Elephant Country
Fri, Jan 20, 2017 42 mins
Ivan joins the foremost anti-poaching team in Mozambique to bring down one particular group of poachers who have been killing local elephants for their ivory.
Episode 5
Capturing the Wild
Fri, Mar 10, 2017 42 mins
After seeing the disappearance of wildlife in northern Africa, Ivan joins an elite capture team to see how wildlife is captured, bought, and sold. This 'Wildlife Trade' is a ground breaking business model that could change the entire face of conservation in Africa.
Episode 6
On the Front Lines
Fri, Feb 17, 2017 42 mins
From rhino saviors and lion researchers, to savvy entrepreneurs and armed security teams, Ivan tours the front lines of conservation to meet the individuals who are reshaping and protecting wild Africa. What does it really mean to devote your life to the cause of conservation? Ivan journeys to four separate countries to find out what makes these unsung heroes tick.
Episode 7
Sold Into Slavery
Fri, Feb 24, 2017 42 mins
Ivan is investigating the illegal trade of bush meat in Kinshasa, when he stumbles upon three captive baby chimpanzees being sold on the black market. A dramatic rescue is planned that sees the chimps safely delivered to a place dedicated to providing a better future for all primates in Africa.
Episode 8
The Forgotten Giants
Fri, Mar 24, 2017 42 mins
Not all poaching is for horns and tusks. In many parts of poverty-stricken Africa, giraffes are killed mercilessly for their meat. Ivan joins a specialized team in exploring radical solutions to both save the giraffe and provide food to communities in need.