Guardians: Prince William's Wildlife Heroes

A new documentary series called 'Guardians', featuring Prince William, showcases the hazardous work of wildlife rangers. Broadcast on BBC Earth, it highlights their crucial role in protecting fragile ecosystems. Developed by United for Wildlife, it emphasizes the need for sustainable human-animal coexistence and combating illegal wildlife trade.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 23-05-2025 04:32 IST | Created: 23-05-2025 04:32 IST
Guardians: Prince William's Wildlife Heroes
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The BBC Earth is set to premiere a compelling new documentary series titled 'Guardians', which sheds light on the critical efforts of wildlife rangers as they work to protect endangered ecosystems. The series, initiated by Britain's Prince William, promises to spotlight the dangers these rangers face daily.

As part of the visual storytelling, Prince William, a dedicated campaigner for environmental causes, underscores the importance of recognizing these rangers as nature's frontline defenders. He points out the alarming risks involved in their work, such as confronting poachers and mitigating human-animal conflict, to prevent habitat loss.

Developed by the organization United for Wildlife, which was founded by Prince William, the series is part of a broader initiative that supports rangers with affordable insurance. This initiative highlights the prince's ongoing commitment to battling the illegal wildlife trade, a lucrative criminal enterprise linked to widespread crime and corruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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