Ol Pejeta Diaries

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African Titans Jun 10, 2016 What to do when two critically threatened black rhinos attack and try to kill each other? For the rangers of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, the answers don't come easy--it's just another part of the perilous daily challenge to protect one of the most vulnerable creatures in the world.

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White Rhinos of Enasoit Jul 1, 2016 Relocating a pair of endangered rhinos is unpredictable, dangerous and a source of stress for the wildlife and rangers alike--but it's an essential step towards giving the animals a better chance for survival. Join the Ol Pejeta Conservancy team as they take on one their biggest challenges yet. (HD)

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Tides of Sweetwaters Sep 2, 2016 Colobus monkeys haven't been seen on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River for years, but a bold initiative by the Ol Pejeta Conservancy team aims to reintroduce the species to its ancestral habitat. Join them as they carefully manage the relocation of three colobus monkeys, taken from a local sanctuary, back into the wild.

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Village Raiders Sep 23, 2016 A ferocious leopard is terrorizing the goats of a local village community with dangerously increasing frequency. Suit up with the rangers of Ol Pejeta as they attempt to trap this threatened predator and then release him into a more fitting corner of the Kenyan wilderness.

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The Relentless Sun Oct 21, 2016 A severe drought hits Kenya, and its impact is fierce: The Ewasa river is down to a trickle, grasslands are disappearing, and even the famed Serengeti migration hasn't happened on time. Can the Ol Pejeta Conservancy team meet the challenges imposed by this unprecedented natural disaster? (HD)

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Girls of Oryx Plain Jul 29, 2016 A Kenyan ranger spends a week with a recently orphaned baby rhino, in a bid to establish a gradual and very delicate exchange of trust that could save its life. Join the staff of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy as they write another chapter in their never-ending quest to protect the vulnerable species of East Africa.

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Critical Plain Feb 24, 2017 An injured eland, the victim of a poacher's trap, needs rangers from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy to step in and help. The problem? They're right in the middle of a massive relocation program for an endangered subspecies of hartebeest. Join the team as they grapple with the daily challenge of conservation work.

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The Eclipse of the Pride Lands Jun 16, 2017 The Ol Pejeta team is on a dangerous mission: tagging local lion prides with radio collars so they can track their movement. As if that weren't tricky enough, a looming solar eclipse is about to plunge the region into darkness. It's a tense and complex operation that requires peak discipline and expertise.

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The Devils of Even Tide Jun 2, 2017 During a turbulent week at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, odd things keep happening: Scavenging hyenas reappear, wild dogs emerge, and strange deaths take place. Watch as the uneasy park rangers scramble to keep the park's healthy balance between predators and prey.

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The Pendulum of Existence Apr 24, 2017 Four northern white rhinos, the last of their kind, are in a Czech zoo and failing to breed. In a last-ditch bid, they're brought to Ol Pejeta, where it's hoped that the familiar surroundings will awaken their amorous instincts. Follow the monumental challenge of reviving one of the rarest animal species on Earth.

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Riddles of the Dead Mar 24, 2017 A series of mysterious deaths among the critically endangered black rhino population pushes the Ol Pejeta team to undertake a difficult operation: isolate the rest of the herd and move them to a safe area. Failure to act could result in an entire species being wiped out--the stakes couldn't be any higher.

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Arc of Baringo Jun 30, 2017 The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is tasked with repopulating a community wildlife area on the shores of Lake Baringo, which means capturing and relocating herds of impala and giraffes to their new home. Things appear to be going well, until a transport setback has the team asking an unusual question: Can giraffes swim?