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Defenders of the Wild (Season 3)

11 episodes 97%4KCC

Where rivers, predators, and people collide, conservation gets tested.

Join conservationist Ivan Carter as he explores fragile wildlife ecosystems and the real pressures that shape them. This season moves from riverbank danger to hands-on conservation science, revealing how balanced habitats can be protected in a changing world. Sign up to follow the challenges, strategies, and hard-won insights that make each episode rewarding to watch.

Episode guide

11 episodes
1
1Man-Eating Crocodiles
Loss of life and limb to crocodiles is an all too common affair on the Cubango River in northern Namibia. Ivan takes to the ground to investigate, catch, and tag these man-eating crocs.
23 min
2
2Zoos: Hope for the Future
Ivan visits the San Antonio Zoo, an international hub for scientific research and education, and discovers how public outreach is shaping the modern conservation landscape.
23 min
3
3Mountain Lion: Hiding in Plain Sight
Mountain lions are an enigmatic species, making them a challenge to study. Ivan finds himself waist deep in snow in Central Utah with a team of researchers attempting to collar these iconic cats.
23 min
4
4The Elephant in the Room
Elephants are eating crops and threatening the livelihoods of a community in rural Mozambique. The only solution: capturing the offending animals and moving them to a secure location.
23 min
5
5Ground Hornbill: Redemption Song
Southern ground hornbills are a fascinating species, yet increasingly under threat. Ivan teams up with top scientists in the field to participate in the hands-on conservation of the species.
23 min
6
6Ancient Medicine, Modern Times
The use of traditional medicine in Africa is an ancient practice with deep cultural roots. Ivan investigates modern beliefs around the tradition and its reliance on wild animal parts for remedies.
23 min
7
7K'gari Dingoes: Leading the Pack
Australia's K'gari Island is home to a stronghold of pure dingo genetics. As these opportunists find themselves in conflict with humans, Ivan joins a dedicated team to find sustainable solutions.
23 min
8
8Don't Poke the Bear!
In Utah, landowners, scientists, and houndsmen are working together to ensure the health of black bear populations. Ivan joins the team and gets his hands dirty amidst the rugged terrain.
23 min
9
9The Devil Ark
Tasmanian devils are unique hunters that have become highly threatened in their native habitat due to an aggressive facial tumor disease. Ivan visits a breeding project bringing hope to the species.
23 min
10
10Koalas: Protecting an Icon
Australia is home to one of the most recognized species on the planet: the koala. As these marsupials are threatened by human impact, Ivan learns about protecting them in their natural habitat.
23 min
11
11Zoos: The Wild and the Wonderful
The San Antonio Zoo has a deep involvement in hands-on conservation. Ivan learns how zoos can support the conservation of animals in the wild and bolster the populations of endangered species.
23 min
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