Defenders
of the
Wild

Devised by Four Wind's Martin Belderson, this series profiles individuals around the world who have made sacrifices, often at great personal risk, to protect wildlife.

Series One

Rangers of Nepal - The park rangers in Bardia National Park who have to protect the mountain kingdom's river dolphins, one-horned rhinos, gharial crocodiles and elephants from poachers.

Anna and the Honey Buzzards - Anna Giordano has taken on the Mafia in her campaign to protect migrating birds of prey.

The Sting of Jose Truda Palazzo - Undercover agents seek to expose the illegal wildlife trade across Brazil's remote border with Uruguay.

Series Two

Ocean Raider - Led by Captain Paul Watson, the eco-pirates of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society set sail to attack the North Pacific driftnet fleet. Directed and produced by Martin Belderson, Ocean Raider won a Best Film and four Merit Awards at The International Wildlife Film Festival, 1994 .

Keeper of the Congo - Despite decades of civil war and rampant corruption in Central Africa, there are still people determined to save the lowland gorilla from extinction.

Tigers of Thailand - An undercover agent exposes the illegal trade in tiger penises. Demand from Chinese restaurants around the world for this high-priced delicacy is driving Thailand's tigers to vanishing point.