Vets on the Wild Side

Documental · 1999 · 1 SeasonSubtitles Icon
TV-PG
From Natal to Zimbabwe, wildlife vets across Africa risk it all to save endangered species with courage, skill, and unwavering care.
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Episode 1
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Episode 1

26 min
TV-PG

In Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, vet Dave Cooper treats a wounded rhino, a lion with a toothache, and vaccinates cubs—navigating Zululand’s misty terrain to safeguard endangered wildlife.

T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Episode 2
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T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Episode 2

26 min
TV-PG

In Kruger, vets test elephant contraception by tracking a collared female. As they assess pregnancy and disease, they face the vast challenge of monitoring herds across the plains.

T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Episode 3
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T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Episode 3

26 min
TV-PG

At Zimbabwe’s Imire Sanctuary, a young black rhino is darted in a bid to save the species. Elephants assist, while a calf reluctant to return to the wild tests vets’ dedication.

T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Episode 4
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T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Episode 4

26 min
TV-PG

In Kruger, vets use dart guns and helicopters to sedate rhinos, zebras, and crocs. The Game Capture Course trains global vets in the latest wildlife rescue and sedation techniques.

T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Episode 5
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T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Episode 5

26 min
TV-PG

Vets test gentler sedatives on nyalas to reduce stress. Dave Cooper and Douw Grobler evaluate the drug’s potential, tackle buffalo and enjoy a lighthearted ‘gnus flash’ moment.

T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Episode 6
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T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Episode 6

26 min
TV-PG

Dave Cooper leads buffalo testing for TB in Natal, using helicopters to herd and dart the dangerous beasts. In Kruger, a lion is sedated and checked for disease and fertility.

T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Episode 7
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T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Episode 7

26 min
TV-PG

A young rhino needs surgery in Umfolozi before a game auction. In Kruger, surplus buffalo are sold as vets warn visiting trainees of disease risks during a game capture course.

T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Episode 8
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T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Episode 8

26 min
TV-PG

Dave Cooper treats two injured wildebeest, considers euthanasia, and Clare Speedy cares for a serval. At home, Cooper’s wild menagerie includes dogs, bush babies and hippos.

T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Episode 9
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T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Episode 9

26 min
TV-PG

Vets capture oxpeckers for ranch tick control. Meanwhile, wild dogs are studied for prey health impact, and Dave Cooper uses ultrasound to check buffalo for pregnancy.

T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Episode 10
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T01:C10 - S01:E10 - Episode 10

26 min
TV-PG

At the world’s biggest game auction in Natal, Dave Cooper checks animal health, lassos a giraffe, saves a collapsed wildebeest, and watches intense bidding unfold.

T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Episode 11
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T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Episode 11

26 min
TV-PG

At Vaalbos Park, Paul Meyer captures hartebeest and zebra with helicopters and nets. In Natal, Dave Cooper autopsies a buffalo that died during TB testing.

T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Episode 12
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T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Episode 12

26 min
TV-PG

On Lake Kariba, vets silently capture crocs for disease checks. In Natal, CROW treats injured small mammals, mostly from road accidents, to release them safely back into the wild.

T01:C13 - S01:E13 - Episode 13
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T01:C13 - S01:E13 - Episode 13

26 min
TV-PG

To fix inbreeding in Natal’s lion population, new lions are flown in from Namibia. Vet Dave Cooper oversees their capture, transport, and hopeful integration into local prides.

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Genres

Documental, Ciencia y Naturaleza

Subtitles

English
TV-PG
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