Guardians of the Wild

Episode 2

The Camp Phoenix Herd

Meet Chidoba, a young bull who leads a unique herd of fledgling elephants. What sets this group apart is that they're all orphans rescued and raised by the Elephant Orphanage Project. As they prepare to return to the wild, one question persists: Will they find their place or have they become too reliant on humans?

Episode 3

Predators Uncovered

The Zambian Carnivore Program is built around a simple premise: The health of an ecosystem can be gauged through the well-being of its top carnivores. Join two young scientists as they roam the Luangwa Valley, studying the lion prides and hyena clans of this lush, dwindling landscape.

Episode 4

Return of the Hunters

Welcome to the Liuwa Plains--a vast, uncharted expanse of Zambian savanna and the center of an ambitious wildlife project. Follow conversation scientists as they monitor the region's top predators, fit them with radio collars, study their habits, and work to undo damage inflicted by decades of human encroachment and civil war.