Guardians of the Wild

Rescuers save a trio of elephant orphans. But their lives won't be smooth sailing, they'll need to learn some tough lessons before they can return to the wild.

Zambia's Kafue National Park is an elephant heaven. Here, rescuers teach a herd of orphans the skills they need to make friends in the wild.

The Zambian bush is a unique and special place. A beautiful valley, bursting with life, it is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife and is one of the last remaining strongholds for some of Africa's most endangered large carnivores.

When civil war came to Angola, the abundant wildlife of Liuwa was quickly decimated by poachers, and for many years the park lay in a dormant, almost lifeless state.

Meet two boisterous elephant babies that are beginning to outgrow the Lilayi nursery. It's time they moved onto big school - Kafue National Park.

Join researchers who are out to understand why Kinda baboons have turned their backs on aggression and are starting to lead more peaceful lives. (S2, ep 2)