Wild And Alive

Five critically endangered African species find protection in one modest haven - De Hoop Nature reserve is not only a World heritage Site its's also incredibly important for the survival of these iconic animal.

On the coast of south Africa, a group of mammoth mammals is arriving from the deep ocean. Every year, humpback and southern right whales make incredible migrations from the Antarctic seas to mate and give birth.

In the heart of the Ivory Coast a small rural village has a very special resident. The last white rhino in the country sleeps on the village outskirts and feeds on the villagers' crops.

On the savannah of southern Africa, rains have turned the land green and lush. It's the time of plenty and for the cast of wild characters here, cashing in is priority number one.