Ivan Carter begins his journey in Zululand rhino reserve where he becomes wrapped up in the intense happenings on the front line as wildlife manager Karen Holmes and wildlife veterinarian Mike Toft prepare to dart a rhino bull. This was to enable them to insert microchips into his horns and take DNA for the country’s database. Having observed the procedure, and the bull reuniting with his mate, Ivan Carter heads to Kruger National Park where he arrives to hear news of a suspected poaching incident. 8 shots were fired and after searching with his friend and section ranger Richard Sowry, they come across the carcass of a baby rhino. They begin to follow the mother’s tracks while Richard’s men are on the poacher tracks. In the middle of this we see how they come across a band of three poachers. Helicopters are mobilized and a full search and follow-up ensues. The poachers however, make it out of the park. The episode concludes with the mother rhino being located, she is darted, checked for wounds and found to be unharmed – a success in an otherwise gruesome series of events.
Ivan Carter starts his journey in search of elephant poaching indications and has chosen areas near Kruger national Park, South Africa, to do so – he does indeed discover a carcass but the story takes an interesting twist when he discovers that the elephant that was killed was with another bull , an older bull , potentially one of Kruger National Parks great tuskers that fled towards the park – Carter and his trackers and friend “Big Livi” follow the bull through the vast game fields of Kruger in a quest to see if he is wounded or not …
In this episode we saw what is possibly one of Africa’s greatest myths – that hippos are the most dangerous animals in Africa, and take more human lives than any other big game animal on the continent. While there is no doubt that hippo kill some people, the number of deaths attributable to hippo attacks is minimal in comparison to those of crocodiles, elephants and other wild animals. What we learn is that hippo, just like any animal, when pushed into a corner, when put under pressure, will fight back. Because of the massive size of the animal – which weighs several thousand pounds – its retaliation to pressure often has deadly consequences.
This episode is a little different from our first rhino episode – indeed we got an inside look at some of the true issues and very harsh realities that are playing out on the front line …we saw the war that’s at play between the protectors of wildlife and the Rhino poachers, this is a very complex issue and it is being fought on a number of levels.
The poisoning of a whole pride of lions - a disaster for the species of the area - Ivan Carter starts his journey trying to learn and understand the Maasai culture , if something was destroying your livelihood would you not strike back - concurrently there is a move planned to take some lions to an area where they haven’t been seen in over 120 years - Join Ivan Carter as he explores this complex and diverse issue, this conflict between apex predator and the most dangerous mammal on earth - MAN
What is Africa’s most dangerous animal - is it the Lion , well known as a man-eater and cattle killer? could this be the most dangerous ? If not perhaps the hippo who, legend would have it kills more humans than any other large animal …How about the bad tempered black rhinoceros? Or the Crocodile, responsible for countless deaths along the waterways of Africa - Ivan Carter takes the viewer on a number of first hand , up close and personal journeys to try and discover Africa’s most dangerous and by the end of the episode you will agree wholeheartedly with his conclusion.
Ivan goes on a journey to save his friend's 19 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.
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.
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.
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.
From rhino saviours 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 4 separate countries to find out what makes these unsung heroes tick.
Ivan is investigating the illegal trade of bushmeat in Kinshasa, when he stumbles upon three captive baby chimpanzees being sold on the blackmarket. 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.
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 groundbreaking business model that could change the entire face of conservation in Africa.
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.
