Exposing The Silent Extinction of Giraffes | Carter's WAR

Africa remains home to the most formidable apex predators on Earth, but the space between wild animals and human civilization is shrinking. This documentary explores the front lines of conservation where unconventional heroes use innovation to prevent extinction. The journey moves to the ancient walled city of Harar in Ethiopia. Here, a family of hyena men has spent generations forming a bond with a predator often feared and hunted. By feeding these wild animals by hand, they have replaced ancient conflict with a strange and beautiful harmony. From the delicate rehabilitation and release of orphaned black rhinos to a complex medical ultrasound on a wild 6,000lb African elephant, the work is dangerous and messy. These stories highlight the tireless efforts required to ensure that Africa’s most dangerous and majestic creatures have a future in a rapidly changing world. From: Carter's WAR | Series 2 Episode 6 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

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

Watch as we follow the dedicated teams that are repopulating South Africa's wilderness. You will see firsthand how a revolutionary conservation model, where private citizens own wildlife as a commodity, is funding the return of Africa's great animals. The stakes are high: witness the tense, highly technical captures of massive blue wildebeest, the delicate handling of nervous impala, and the most dangerous operation of all—coralling the infamous Cape Buffalo. Finally, see how the crew uses a helicopter and tranquilizer to safely move a towering giraffe. From: Carter's War Series 02 Episode 05 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

In South Africa, a devastating war is being fought every day to save one of the planet's most majestic animals from extinction. This film follows the dedicated rangers and conservationists who are on the frontlines of the rhino poaching crisis. With a rhino poached approximately every eight hours for its valuable horn, these heroes must work against the clock using high-tech methods like microchips and DNA databases to track the illegal trade. We join them in their perilous mission, from tranquilizing rhinos for conservation to pursuing armed poachers through the bush. The fight is personal, dangerous, and a daily struggle against a ruthless criminal network. It's a story of heartbreak and hope, as we witness the tragic loss of a baby rhino and celebrate the small, but vital, victories in this life-or-death battle for the future of the species. From: Carters War | Series 01 Episode 01 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios

The Congo Basin is a vast, awe-inspiring wilderness, but it has become a frontline battleground where nature and humanity collide. As human populations expand, the pressure on Africa's last wild places reaches a breaking point. In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a dedicated force of park rangers risks everything to protect the Grauer’s gorilla, the largest and one of the rarest primates on Earth. Follow wildlife investigator Ivan Carter as he joins armed patrols to intercept poachers and goes undercover in the chaotic markets of Kinshasa. From: Carter's WAR | Series 02 Episode 07 Content licensed by Big Media to Little Dot Studios