SA's Kruger National Park features in Prince William's Guardians, spotlighting the work of wildlife rangers
Prince William spotlights the world's most dangerous job, wildlife rangers, in a new six-part BBC Earth YouTube series.
The series Guardians showcases rangers' bravery in fighting poachers, protecting biodiversity, and fostering human-animal coexistence globally.
One episode focuses on South Africa's Kruger National Park, where teams work tirelessly to protect critically endangered rhinos from daily poaching threats.
Prince William is spotlighting the most dangerous job in the world in a new BBC Earth YouTube series.
The Prince of Wales presents the six-part series Guardians, 'which highlights the perilous and crucial work of rangers working to keep wildlife safe across the world. It is the culmination of 18 months of work for the prince and his team,' according to People.
CNN reports that William shared that he had been dying to do something around this sort of space for a while.
'This one is particularly special to me because I've got lots of friends and people I've met over the years on my trips and going abroad who are living this life daily.'
According to People, the 42-year-old wants programs to educate, showcase, and spotlight the brilliant people who are on the frontlines of conservation around the world.
This is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet.
'Many people think being a soldier, being a policeman...these jobs are dangerous and people put their lives on the line. I don't think people realise it's the same for these guys and girls around the world,' William said.
'Rangers are particularly unknown and unseen,' he added.
The first episode, which is available to watch on YouTube, focuses on the Congo rainforest and the protected area of Dzangha-Sangha. It features a reformed poacher who now fights for the wildlife he once hunted.
According to a synopsis per The Hollywood Reporter, the films run between six and 10 minutes, with new episodes every Friday. They give first-hand accounts of the lives of rangers and nature protectors.
The series takes viewers on a journey through inspiring and demanding locations such as the Central African Republic, the Himalayas, Mexico's Sea of Cortez, Sri Lanka, and Caru Indigenous Land in Brazil.
One of the episodes features South Africa's Kruger National Park, where 'teams work round the clock to protect, rescue, and rehabilitate critically endangered rhinos, which face daily poaching threats.'
In the trailer William emphasised that the rangers in the series are an inspiration to us all.
'Every day, they take huge risks as nature's front line of defence, standing between poachers and endangered species, supporting sustainable human-animal coexistence and fighting habitat loss. As they work to protect our oceans, our forests, our plains, our mountains and biodiversity, they are also educating, community building and furthering science. These are the unsung heroes — the true guardians of the natural world, defending nature and the future of the planet for all of us.'
Prince William and The Royal Foundation launched United for Wildlife in 2013 to protect endangered species from the illegal wildlife trade.
During his visit to South Africa for Earthshot Week in December last year, the prince announced a new life insurance product designed for rangers across Africa.
'This initiative aims to ensure that rangers receive much-needed life insurance cover, giving them and their families reassurance that they are protected for the dangerous job they do.'
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