The Great African Wildlife Rescue
Travelling deep into the heart of Africa, Wildlife Rescue Africa captures the intense and dramatic experiences of revered wildlife veterinarian Doctor Douw Grobler and his partner in big game capture and rescue, wildlife specialist JJ Van Altena, as they risk their lives to save the continents most dangerous animals.
-
GAWR01 - Experience of a Lifetime
Ellen Rogers assists Dr Cobus Raath in capturing a white rhinoceros and, to her surprise, she's handed a dart gun to tranquillize the massive animal. While the rhino is temporarily unconscious, she and Raath drill holes in its horns and insert microchips as a way for authorities to track poachers.
-
GAWR02 - Follow the Leader
Ellen and Jorge have an eventful encounter with a herd of wildebeests.
-
GAWR03 - Two Tall Tales
Complications arise when Ellen and Jorge are given the task of capturing two adolescent giraffes.
-
GAWR04 - When Elephants Escape
Treating elephants in the wild when an elephant herd breaks out of the Kruger National Park.
-
GAWR05 - Never Underestimate your Opponent
Ellen Rogers and Dr Cobus Raath try to herd a group of South African Gemsbok antelope.
-
GAWR06 - Two Breaths, Then Nothing
Black rhinos survive in parks and protected areas.
-
GAWR07 - Under the Cover of Darkness
A village has a hyena problem, which Jorge and Ellen attempt to solve under the cover of darkness; and Ellen assists in immunizing male lions.
-
GAWR08 - The Waiting Game
Hippos are fierce and dangerous animals; Ellen and Jorge help relocate a hippo herd a citrus farmer's dam.
-
GAWR09 - Size Doesn’t Matter
Oxpecker birds get sick from eating parasites off of big-game animals.
-
GAWR10 - Too Close For Comfort
The park's elands (a breed of antelope) must be herded and relocated to a sanctuary.
-
GAWR11 - A Family Affair
Scientists at Kruger National Park in South Africa study the use of hormonal implants in female elephants as a form of birth control.
-
GAWR12 - Not Everything Is Black and White
A herd of Burchell's zebras is relocated to West Coast National Park in South Africa; and blesbok antelope are rescued.
-
GAWR13 - One Last Wild Ride
Transporting two male wild dogs for participation in a breeding program, and populating an area with roan antelope.