Africa's Most Feared Animal? The Truth About Hippos | Carters WAR

South Africa is currently the primary battleground for a conflict that threatens one of the planet’s most prehistoric-looking giants. Ivan Carter travels to the Zuluand Rhino Reserve and Kruger National Park to witness the reality of the rhino war. The narrative follows a specialized team as they race against time to rescue a nursing calf left vulnerable after its mother was taken. The journey continues into the heart of the bush, where the effectiveness of K9 units and aerial support is put to the ultimate test during a live pursuit of armed individuals. By analyzing the remains left behind and the tactics used on the front lines, this story reveals the true cost of conservation and the immense effort required to protect these apex mammals from disappearing forever. From: Carter's WAR | Series 01 Episode 07 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

This documentary, led by wildlife investigator Ivan Carter, sets out to answer the ultimate question: what is the most dangerous animal in Africa? We look at the highly aggressive, territorial black rhino, whose confrontation style is direct but often ends once they recognize the intruder is human. Next, we examine the elephant, responsible for hundreds of deaths each year, yet often merely asserting authority rather than intending to kill. We observe how the lion, which instills the most fear, drastically changes its behavior, becoming a fearless killer only after the sun sets. The probe moves to the hippo, a truly territorial animal estimated to kill thousands of people annually, and explores the idea that its aggression is a product of circumstance. The journey concludes with the true man-eater, the Nile Crocodile, which views humans as pure food and whose immense power makes escape nearly impossible. However, the final, most deadly contestant is Man, whose deadly ingenuity leads to destruction like illegal poaching traps. From: Carters WAR | Series 01 Episode 10 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

Wildlife investigator Ivan Carter is on the ground in Mozambique's Coutada 11 to investigate the growing human-wildlife conflict caused by ruthless commercial meat poaching gangs. These poachers operate in large groups to illegally harvest an estimated 30 to 60 tons of bushmeat monthly. When a large, long-used camp is located, it confirms this is a for-profit commercial crime, not simply subsistence hunting. Following the supply chain, Carter travels north, gaining crucial intelligence from a meat buyer that a delivery is imminent. Using this 8-day timeline, the team sets up an intense ambush. Watch as the anti-poaching squad and helicopter support successfully track down and capture the three poachers at their supply point, halting this massive commercial wildlife operation. From: Carters War | Series 01 Episode 05 Content licensed by All3Media to Little Dot Studios

Investigator Ivan Carter dives into the ancient human-lion conflict in Masailand, uncovering the tragic truth behind the declining lion population—including deadly, cheap poisoning—before joining a monumental conservation effort to reintroduce the species to land where they have been extinct for over a century. Can education and modern conservation save the African lion before traditional conflicts and economic pressures wipe them out completely? From: Carter's War Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

This is the untold story of the war on rhino poaching in South Africa. Wildlife investigator Ivan Carter takes us into Kruger Park where the battle lines are drawn between rangers and deadly poachers. We see the direct aftermath of a vicious attack, where one adult rhino barely survived thanks to a rapid anti-poaching team. But the fight doesn't end there. Our cameras take you inside Care for Wild, a secret sanctuary run by heroes Petronel Newwalt and Chris Austin, who dedicate their lives to saving the innocent victims: the orphaned baby rhino calves. From: Carter's War | Series 02 Episode 03 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

The African elephant is caught in a devastating war for its tusks, fueling a billion-dollar black market where an elephant is lost every fifteen minutes. Follow investigator Ivan Carter as he works with Mark Haldane and his elite anti-poaching unit in Mozambique. We witness the reality of the crisis when we discover the horrific scene of a poached baby elephant. The pursuit takes a terrifying turn after gunshots erupt in the dead of night, leading the team to a new, gruesome crime scene. The focus shifts to a critically wounded cow elephant, leading to a desperate aerial race against time to save her life. The team's persistence pays off when they uncover a crucial clue: a stashed tusk that allows them to set an ambush. Experience the nail-biting final confrontation as the team successfully captures the poachers, showing the dedication and effectiveness of the conservationists fighting on the front lines to protect Africa's giants. From: Carter's War | Series 02 Episode 04 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios