What Is The Most Dangerous Animal in Africa? | Carter's 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

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

The world's tallest animal, the giraffe, is facing a shocking reality: a 40% population drop in just thirty years. We examine this crisis, known as the 'silent extinction,' that is devastating one of Africa's most recognizable species. Wildlife investigator Ivan Carter teams up with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) for a dangerous, high-risk mission to save a giraffe caught in a deadly snare in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park. Follow the fight for the forgotten giant and see the controversial but highly effective strategies that are successfully eliminating poaching in local communities. From: Carter's War Series 02 Episode 08 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

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