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Guardians

7 episodes 97%4KCC

Inside Mozambique's front line, rangers outthink poachers to protect a fragile wilderness.

Step into the Zambezi Delta with Mfana and his anti-poaching unit as they patrol forests, floodplains, and swamps under constant pressure. The series reveals how tracking, informants, and hard-won discipline shape every decision, while the team balances dangerous pursuits with family life. Sign up to witness conservation as a tense, deeply human fight.

Episode guide

7 episodes
1
1Follow The Clues
Mozambique's Zambezi Delta is home to extraordinary biodiversity. Meet the anti-poaching team safeguarding these wetlands from wildlife crime and discover the gritty world of the Zambezi's guardians.
23 min
2
2The Waiting Game
Balancing family, duty, and danger, the team discovers a poacher's snare and stages an ambush at the scene of the crime. However, the mission is perilous—and the stakes are high.
23 min
3
3The Blacksmith
Mfana explores what a sustainable solution to poaching requires and taps into his informant network to uncover the whereabouts of a gin trap manufacturer.
23 min
4
4Protectors of the Delta
Preserving the Zambezi Delta demands sustainable resource use. Join the anti-poaching team as they combat illegal deforestation and fishing, safeguarding the delicate ecosystem.
23 min
5
5It's A Camera Trap!
The team unravels a poaching mystery using camera traps. Piecing the clues together, the evidence leads them to embark on a high-stakes motorbike chase.
23 min
6
6View From The Top
A helicopter patrol reveals a well-established poacher's camp. With meticulous planning, Mfana puts his full trust in his team to successfully apprehend the largest group of poachers they've faced.
23 min
7
7Shining A Light On Our Guardians
A window into the making of "Guardians" and what it took to capture the series—from operating in a challenging environment to connecting with the characters and doing their stories justice.
23 min
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