Guardians of the Wild - Season 1 - Eps 1: Elephant Rescue
At Lilayi Elephant Nursery near the Zambian capital of Lusaka, keepers form deep bonds with orphaned calves. They sleep near them, comfort them, and bottle-feed them every three hours, day and night. Explore the amazing relationship that lies at the heart of an inspiring and ambitious African conservation project.
About Guardians of the Wild
Title: Guardians of the Wild
First Air Date: 2016-09-24
Last Air Date: 2018-04-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: Smithsonian Earth
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Plimsoll Productions
Synopsis
Two young scientists work around the clock gathering data on large predators, a dangerous activity that puts their lives at risk. Meanwhile, an elephant orphanage is giving new hope to baby calves rescued from poachers. Enter into a brave new world of conservation, one that's fraught with peril and hope.
