Nature

Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants

A population of rare Rothchild’s giraffes are endangered due to poaching and oil drilling plans in the African Nation of Uganda. Dr. Julian Fennessy and the Uganda Wildlife Authority work out an ambitious plan to protect the species.

Wildlife Vets Take Down Giraffe — To Save It!

2m 27s

Men and women in charge of caring for Uganda’s wildlife have gathered from across the entire country to capture a rare Rothschild's giraffe. Their goal is to transport the animal across the Nile River, to an area safe from oil drilling.

Previews + Extras

  • Giraffe Anatomy 101 : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Giraffe Anatomy 101

    S35 E3 - 1m 18s

    Weighing up to two tons, the giraffe is a colossal animal and unlike any other. Wildlife vet Julian Fennessy walks us through the giraffe's unique anatomy by examining the bones of a enormous male specimen.

  • Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Giraffes: Africa's Gentle Giants

    S35 E3 - 35s

    A population of rare Rothchild’s giraffes are endangered due to poaching and oil drilling plans in the African Nation of Uganda. Dr. Julian Fennessy and the Uganda Wildlife Authority work out an ambitious plan to protect the species.

  • Giraffe Road Trip : asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Giraffe Road Trip

    S35 E3 - 1m 35s

    Wildlife veterinarians in Uganda load up a specially built vehicle with a herd of Rothschild's giraffes. Their destination is the other side of the Nile River, where they'll be protected from the effects of oil drilling.

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