Shamwari Untamed

An introduction to the daily life of the Shamwari Wildlife Department. It takes a team effort between vets, ecologists and wildlife managers to sustain this diverse ecosystem for future generations.

The wildlife team is in a race against time to find the black rhino calf which split up from its mother after their release back to the reserve. The rough terrain doesn't make the search any easier.

John starts the challenging process to introduce a male leopard onto Shamwari which will improve the genetic diversity of the resident leopard population.

John monitors the new leopard with a satellite tracking device and also explains more unique methods that he is using to help the leopard to adapt to his new surroundings.

The wildlife team is informed about a dead rhino in the river and they immediately investigate. Johan is concerned that the cause of the rhino's death might be poachers so decides to do an autopsy.

Shamwari is home to two predominant lion prides, each of which is defending their own territory on the reserve. The team have to manage their breeding in order to maintain genetic diversity.

The anti-poaching tracking dog named Blade and his handler Kabous are being put to the test. During an exercise on the reserve, Blade follows a scented track and must attack on command.

Dr Johan Joubert is determined to capture a group of hippos. The Shamwari Wildlife Department has to move the group from the capture site to the enclosure, a process that is very challenging.

Dr Johan Joubert gets word about an injured cheetah on the reserve. They catch the injured cheetah on foot through dense brush - and Dr Johan quickly learns that it needs surgery.

The wildlife department moves the family of hippos that they captured a week ago to another reserve to start a new hippo population, but drama unfolds when one of the hippos bends the enclosure gate.

The gang manages to move an entire herd of 10 elephants to their new home by putting them to sleep from a helicopter and getting them on a large transport vehicle. We take you on an unforgettable journey into 25,000 hectares of pristine game reser

Megan struggles to get an orphaned giraffe at the rehabilitation centre to drink milk. Persistence pays off as the giraffe quickly regains its strength after it learns to drink milk out of a bottle.

The team takes a trip down memory lane and reflects on the year gone by. They meet at a sundowner spot on the reserve and relive all the good and bad times that make their working lives so special.