Ivan explores the current state of the fastest animals on earth, their conservation and their future. He participates in the delicate operations of the capture and moving of several individuals.
Alligators were brought to the brink of extinction by the leather trade. Ivan engages with the modern day commercial trade of gators and sees how this practice is securing a future for the species.
Mountain lions are an enigmatic species, making them a challenge to study. Ivan finds himself waist deep in snow in Central Utah with a team of researchers attempting to collar these iconic cats.
Australia's K'gari Island is home to a stronghold of pure dingo genetics. As these opportunists find themselves in conflict with humans, Ivan joins a dedicated team to find sustainable solutions.
Ivan joins a team of wildlife detectives on a sting operation to rescue a pangolin that is being illegally sold. He then learns how these animals are rehabilitated and ultimately - released.
Vultures are vital to ecosystems - yet their numbers have been plummeting. Ivan heads into an African medicine market where vulture parts are traded and joins research efforts to protect the species.
Loss of life and limb to crocodiles is an all too common affair on the Cubango River in northern Namibia. Ivan takes to the ground to investigate, catch, and tag these man-eating crocs.
Southern ground hornbills are a fascinating species, yet increasingly under threat. Ivan teams up with top scientists in the field to participate in hands-on conservation of the species.
Australia is home to one of the most recognized species on the planet - the koala. As these marsupials are threatened by human impact, Ivan learns about protecting them in their natural habitat.
Wild dogs are one of Africa's most endangered canines, likely with less than 6,000 remaining in the wild. Ivan engages with a specialist team to participate in an initiative growing their home range.
Hippos are notorious for being Africa's most dangerous species but Ivan sets out to dispel that myth - all while capturing them in a remote part of Namibia to better understand their movements.
Elephants are eating crops and threatening the livelihoods of a community in rural Mozambique. The only solution: capturing the offending animals and moving them to a secure location.
Tasmanian devils are unique hunters that have become highly threatened in their native habitat due to an aggressive facial tumor disease. Ivan visits a breeding project bringing hope to the species.
Ivan explores the current state of the fastest animals on earth, their conservation and their future. He participates in the delicate operations of the capture and moving of several individuals.
From high-tech transmitters to advances in immobilization medicine, Ivan explores the many aspects of technology's role in conservation and learns that the future is indeed bright.
Mountain lions are an enigmatic species, making them a challenge to study. Ivan finds himself waist deep in snow in Central Utah with a team of researchers attempting to collar these iconic cats.
In Utah, landowners, scientists, and houndsmen are working together to ensure the health of black bear populations. Ivan joins the team and gets his hands dirty amidst the rugged terrain.
Ivan joins a team of wildlife detectives on a sting operation to rescue a pangolin that is being illegally sold. He then learns how these animals are rehabilitated and ultimately - released.
In many areas of urban Africa, troops of primates become a severe nuisance. Ivan engages with wildlife managers to explore the realities of this problem and ways to live with these cute pests.
Ivan visits the San Antonio Zoo, an international hub for scientific research and education, and discovers how public outreach is shaping the modern conservation landscape.
Australia's K'gari Island is home to a stronghold of pure dingo genetics. As these opportunists find themselves in conflict with humans, Ivan joins a dedicated team to find sustainable solutions.
Tasmanian devils are unique hunters that have become highly threatened in their native habitat due to an aggressive facial tumor disease. Ivan visits a breeding project bringing hope to the species.
Namibia is home to Africa's largest seal colonies due to the rich marine life. This abundance leads to competition with humans for resources. Ivan joins an NGO removing plastic from unlucky seals.
Loss of life and limb to crocodiles is an all too common affair on the Cubango River in northern Namibia. Ivan takes to the ground to investigate, catch, and tag these man-eating crocs.
The use of traditional medicine in Africa is an ancient practice with deep cultural roots. Ivan investigates modern beliefs around the tradition and its reliance on wild animal parts for remedies.
Vultures are vital to ecosystems - yet their numbers have been plummeting. Ivan heads into an African medicine market where vulture parts are traded and joins research efforts to protect the species.
Wild dogs are one of Africa's most endangered canines, likely with less than 6,000 remaining in the wild. Ivan engages with a specialist team to participate in an initiative growing their home range.
The Bahamas is so much more than a beach resort destination. Ivan engages with the locals and learns about the health of the underwater ecosystem, diving with the fiercest predators - Tiger Sharks.
Leopards are incredibly successful predators due to their stealth. Ivan joins a team to attempt to capture and collar a leopard in an area where little is known about these elusive cats - at night.
Alligators were brought to the brink of extinction by the leather trade. Ivan engages with the modern day commercial trade of gators and sees how this practice is securing a future for the species.
Australia is home to one of the most recognized species on the planet - the koala. As these marsupials are threatened by human impact, Ivan learns about protecting them in their natural habitat.
The Namibian coastline is home to a little known predator - the brown hyena. Ivan spends time at an isolated seal colony where a research project is revealing their secrets.
Southern ground hornbills are a fascinating species, yet increasingly under threat. Ivan teams up with top scientists in the field to participate in hands-on conservation of the species.
Tasmanian devils are unique hunters that have become highly threatened in their native habitat due to an aggressive facial tumor disease. Ivan visits a breeding project bringing hope to the species.
The Bahamas is so much more than a beach resort destination. Ivan engages with the locals and learns about the health of the underwater ecosystem, diving with the fiercest predators - Tiger Sharks.
Elephants are eating crops and threatening the livelihoods of a community in rural Mozambique. The only solution: capturing the offending animals and moving them to a secure location.
In Utah, landowners, scientists, and houndsmen are working together to ensure the health of black bear populations. Ivan joins the team and gets his hands dirty amidst the rugged terrain.
Leopards are incredibly successful predators due to their stealth. Ivan joins a team to attempt to capture and collar a leopard in an area where little is known about these elusive cats - at night.
Mountain lions are an enigmatic species, making them a challenge to study. Ivan finds himself waist deep in snow in Central Utah with a team of researchers attempting to collar these iconic cats.
Australia's K'gari Island is home to a stronghold of pure dingo genetics. As these opportunists find themselves in conflict with humans, Ivan joins a dedicated team to find sustainable solutions.
Alligators were brought to the brink of extinction by the leather trade. Ivan engages with the modern day commercial trade of gators and sees how this practice is securing a future for the species.
Ivan visits the San Antonio Zoo, an international hub for scientific research and education, and discovers how public outreach is shaping the modern conservation landscape.
The use of traditional medicine in Africa is an ancient practice with deep cultural roots. Ivan investigates modern beliefs around the tradition and its reliance on wild animal parts for remedies.
Loss of life and limb to crocodiles is an all too common affair on the Cubango River in northern Namibia. Ivan takes to the ground to investigate, catch, and tag these man-eating crocs.
Alligators were brought to the brink of extinction by the leather trade. Ivan engages with the modern day commercial trade of gators and sees how this practice is securing a future for the species.
Ivan explores the current state of the fastest animals on earth, their conservation and their future. He participates in the delicate operations of the capture and moving of several individuals.
Ivan joins a team of wildlife detectives on a sting operation to rescue a pangolin that is being illegally sold. He then learns how these animals are rehabilitated and ultimately - released.