Hard Truths of Conservation

Episode 2

A Community of Conservationists

Dan Cabela explores the model for community conservation in the Zambezi Delta of Mozambique, and responsibly harvests a cape buffalo bull on their behalf.

Episode 3

Stealthy Predators and Ancient Tribes

Dan Cabela explores the challenges and research behind living with Africa’s most secretive predator–the Leopard.

Episode 4

Return of an Icon

Dan Cabela learns about the recovery of an icon and the role that utilization has played in bringing a species back from the brink - the American Bison.

Episode 5

Restoring an Ecosystem

Dan Cabela joins the relocation of one of Africa’s most endangered Big Cats to an ecosystem where they have been absent for almost 100 years. Also known as the fastest land mammal - the Cheetah.

Episode 6

Out of Africa

Dan Cabela explains the domestic trade in exotic wildlife and how some of our planet’s most threatened species are being protected by the practice.

Episode 7

Resurfacing in the Everglades

Facing extinction in recent history, Dan Cabela investigates the conservation model behind the recovery of alligator populations in the heart of Florida.

Episode 8

Top of the Food Chain

Dan Cabela joins conservationists in unraveling the complexity of human wildlife conflict and the reality of living with Africa’s apex predator—the Lion. While the Cabela Family Foundation undertakes the largest ever lion translocation.