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Unsung Heroes

Unsung Heroes

Celebrating conservation's Unsung Heroes, the brave men and women playing their part in wildlife conservation.

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  • Episode 1

    Episode 1 - 5 Mins
    Bongani Mdaka, a SANParks ranger, addresses poaching challenges in Africa's oldest Marine Protected Area, the Garden Route National Park.
  • Episode 2

    Episode 2 - 7 Mins
    Dr Mark Ofua has saved and cared for innumerable species confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade or bushmeat markets, including pangolins, civets, and crocodiles.
  • Episode 3

    Episode 3 - 5 Mins
    Dr Dunsin Bolaji is dedicated to saving the African manatee from extinction. After years of hard work, the manatees in his area now thrive below the surface, fulfilling their important role in maintaining the aquatic ecosystem.
  • Episode 4

    Episode 4 - 5 Mins
    Emmanuel Olabode is leading efforts to save forest elephants in Omo Forest - one of the last areas of pristine rainforest left in Nigeria.
  • Episode 5

    Episode 5 - 5 Mins
    Shanet Rutgers takes us behind the scenes at the Two Oceans Aquarium and highlights the urgent need to protect the endangered African penguin.
  • Episode 6

    Episode 6 - 5 Mins
    Douglas Mafukidze, a tobacco farmer in Zimbabwe, advocates for alternative approaches to protect indigenous forests.
  • Episode 7

    Episode 7 - 3 Mins
    Desmond Majekodunmi is not just a conservationist, he's a 'creation carer'. His mission is to remind us of the beauty we've lost due to human greed and to inspire us to protect our wildlife.
  • Episode 8

    Episode 8 - 5 Mins
    'Wildlife is here for a reason and we need them just as much as they need us.' Meet Rachel Ikemeh, who is working to save rare chimps and monkeys in Nigeria.
  • Episode 9

    Episode 9 - 5 Mins
    Joseph Makowa, known Travel Mufasa, embarked on a 1 500km journey on foot through Zimbabwe, aiming to connect with the country's wildlife and the need to protect it.
  • Episode 10

    Episode 10 - 2 Mins
    Doyinsola Ogunye is addressing Nigeria's plastic waste crisis through initiatives like Kids Beach Garden while her recycling scheme provides income-generating opportunities for women and young people.
  • Episode 11

    Episode 11 - 4 Mins
    The dedicated efforts of Yankari rangers, Jonah and Yusef, go beyond law enforcement. They carefully engage with communities to raise awareness about the consequences of poaching and deforestation.
  • Episode 12

    Episode 12 - 5 Mins
    Chinedu Mogbo's love for animals started from a young age. Now he visits the markets his father took him to as a young child to help give animals a second chance.
  • Episode 13

    Episode 13 - 4 Mins
    Professor Akin Abayomi, recognising the global implications of climate change and biodiversity loss, actively works to protect a crucial biodiversity hotspot in Nigeria.
  • Episode 14

    Episode 14 - 5 Mins
    Ndelende Ncube leads efforts to address human-wildlife conflict around Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe where no borders exist between the local community and nearby wild animals.
  • Episode 15

    Episode 15 - 3 Mins
    Corailking uses his creative talents to connect people, especially the youth, with nature and emphasises the need to protect our planet.
  • Episode 16

    Episode 16 - 4 Mins
    Andrea Minkwe's commitment to fending off unlawful encroachment and illegal logging demonstrates the impact one person can have in preserving Gabon's natural beauty.
  • Episode 17

    Episode 17 - 3 Mins
    A lawyer turned conservationist, Doyinsola Ogunye is turning the tide for turtles in Nigeria. Watch as she unites her community to help give turtles a second chance at life.
  • Episode 18

    Episode 18 - 5 Mins
    The Gorilla Guardians programme is a dedicated community-based monitoring initiative that aims to address habitat loss and poaching, offering hope for the survival of threatened gorillas.
  • Episode 19

    Episode 19 - 4 Mins
    Celebrating conservation's Unsung Heroes, the brave men and women playing their part in wildlife conservation.
  • Episode 20

    Episode 20 - 5 Mins
    Celebrating conservation's Unsung Heroes, the brave men and women playing their part in wildlife conservation.

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