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Defenders of the Wild Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

13 Episodes 2021 - 2021

Episode 1

Elephants: Land of Tusks

Sun, Aug 1, 2021

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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Episode 2

The Once and Future Kings

Sun, Aug 8, 2021

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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Episode 3

Bighorn Sheep: Banging Heads!

Sun, Aug 15, 2021

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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Episode 4

Delta Defenders: Poachers Beware!

Sun, Aug 22, 2021

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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Episode 5

Bison Not Buffalo

Sun, Aug 29, 2021

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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Episode 6

Giraffes: Giants Never Sleep

Sun, Sep 5, 2021

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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Episode 7

Quail: The Health of the Land

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

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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Episode 8

Lwiro Primates: Sanctuary

Sun, Sep 19, 2021

The rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned chimpanzees from the bushmeat and pet trade in Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Episode 9

Rhinos: A Healthy Landscape

Sun, Sep 26, 2021

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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Episode 10

Elephants & Humans Sharing Spaces

Sun, Oct 3, 2021

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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Episode 11

The Bear Necessities

Sun, Oct 10, 2021

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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Episode 12

Game Capture: Snares & Tactics

Sun, Oct 17, 2021

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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Episode 13

Deer in the Frigid Prairie

Sun, Oct 24, 2021

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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