Saving rhinos with high-tech anti-poaching collars
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This video follows Dr. Alex and a team of rescuers as they save 1,000 animals from various threats, including vaccinating giraffes from helicopters, relocating rhinos, rescuing lions from a bombed zoo, and adopting out dogs. The video showcases a wide range of animal rescue efforts across the globe, highlighting the challenges and victories of wildlife conservation.
The video begins with the ambitious goal of saving 1,000 animals, including vaccinating giraffes from a helicopter, rescuing lions from a bombed zoo, and relocating rhinos.
Dr. Alex performs a root canal on a lion to remove an infection in its teeth, saving its life.
A rhino is tranquilized and relocated to a safe area, fitted with an anti-poaching collar and a tracker inserted into its horn to catch poachers.
Using high-powered air rifles, the team vaccinates giraffes from a helicopter, covering their large territory efficiently.
The team successfully vaccinates 70 giraffes, a major milestone in the rescue effort.
Three lions are flown over 7,000 miles from Ukraine to a sanctuary in South Africa, where they have 14 acres to roam.
The team covers adoption fees to help 100 dogs find forever homes, successfully adopting all of them.
Miniature horses and donkeys are rescued from an auction and placed in loving homes.
With help from Lowe's, a fence is built to create a safe sanctuary for an emu named Stompy.
Lowe's donates $50,000 to Maya's Animal Sanctuary, which had faced storm damage.
A sea lion named Rocky, previously entangled in a net, is rehabilitated and released back into the ocean.
The team saves a Silky Anteater, tortoise, black wolf, foxes, birds, deer, turtles, and a duck with a prosthetic beak, among others.
The video concludes with a total of 1,000 animals saved, but emphasizes that more work remains.
The video demonstrates the immense effort and resources required to save a large number of animals, from major surgeries to mass vaccinations and international relocations. It highlights the importance of veterinary care, wildlife sanctuaries, and public support in conservation efforts.
How many giraffes were vaccinated in this video?
70
04:54
What was inserted into the rhino's horn to help catch poachers?
A tracker
02:22
How many dogs were adopted in the adoption drive?
100
08:39
Where were the lions rescued from Ukraine flown to?
South Africa
05:49
What is the name of the emu at Maya's sanctuary?
Stompy
11:19
What medical procedure was performed on the lion's tooth?
Root canal
00:31
How much money did Lowe's donate to Maya's sanctuary?
$50,000
13:27
What was the name of the sea lion that was released?
Rocky
13:56
Ambitious goal of saving 1,000 animals
Sets the scope and expectation for the entire video.
Anti-poaching collar and horn tracker
Shows innovative techniques to protect rhinos after relocation.
02:08Lions flown 7,000 miles from Ukraine to South Africa
Demonstrates international effort and high cost of animal rescue.
05:49$50,000 donation from Lowe's
Highlights corporate sponsorship in wildlife conservation.
13:27[00:00] And it's the first of 1,000 animals we're gonna be saving in this video. We'll be using a sniper to vaccinate giraffes from a helicopter. Rescuing lions from a zoo that was literally bombed.
[00:17] Relocating massive rhinos before they fight each other to death. And so many more unbelievable rescues. This is Doctor Alex. What are we about to do?
[00:31] So we're gonna perform a root canal to save this lion's life. We're giving it life saving surgery to remove the infection in its teeth. Oh my gosh. He is literally pulling gunk out of its teeth.
[00:45] would somehow end up in the lions heart valves? She'd bite my finger off. That looks really good. Procedure's done.
[00:57] but we still have 999 animals left to save. We have to search this massive reservation While we're driving around looking for rhinos,
[01:12] I'm literally flying around in a helicopter Typically, the stronger rhinos would just scare away the weaker ones. the weaker rhinos have nowhere to go.
[01:27] Which is why we're gonna put 'em to sleep where they're not getting bullied out of all the food and water, Jimmy come in! We found the rhinos!
[01:40] Alright he’s got a rhino! Go, go go! I'm gonna shoot 'em and put 'em to sleep, so we can relocate them safely.
[01:53] One rhino down! Time to relocate! First things first, we're putting on the anti-poaching collar. This collar tracks the rhino's speed and its proximity to nearby wildlife.
[02:08] with no other animals around, We're going all out to make sure these rhinos live long lives, Yeah. Well, look, thanks a lot. That's all we can say.
[02:22] which we're inserting in a tiny hole in his horn, So now, if a poacher does kill this rhino illegally, and, you know, help catch them.
[02:34] so the other big rhinos here don't kill it. but this is-- [grunts] could add a lot of years to this rhinos life. It's for your own good. Go inside.
[02:48] where he's not gonna get bullied and slowly killed. Hippo? He's a rhino. Alright, Hippo the Rhino, enjoy your life.
[03:04] And after my friends saved the other two smaller rhinos on the safari, we set our sights on something a little taller… By shooting them with vaccines.
[03:18] these high-powered air rifles actually deliver a massive dart Enjoy your vaccines. Have a great day.
[03:30] we're going to be saving over 1,000 animals. because they were making it kind of difficult. It's good for you. I promise, giraffes!
[03:44] Bro, it's so far away. Because the giraffe's territory is so large, this is the easiest way to get them the medication that they need.
[03:57] what’s its odds of dying? Oh my gosh. Let’s save some giraffe's lives! And we're ain’t leaving till all the giraffes are vaccinated!
[04:14] Even though I now had air superiority. I brought in extra help to save as many animals as possible.
[04:30] I see five unvaccinated giraffes! Three unvaccinated giraffes!
[04:42] The last one’s the one in the front. We’re on a killstreak! Right in the butt!
[04:54] By the time we left, we vaccinated a total of 70 giraffes, We even got to see our hard work from earlier pay off.
[05:08] He’s so happy! would be so fun? But we still had a lot more animals to save.
[05:20] So we're traveling from South Africa all the way up to Ukraine, leaving rescued lions to survive in makeshift shelters. we're gonna fly them out of there.
[05:37] just to transport these three lions out of Ukraine. The three Lions each get first class tickets.
[05:49] we're flying them over 7000 miles to South Africa where these lions will have over 14 acres
[06:01] There’s a legit tiger right there. Oh, ok. Um. [laughs] And after Anthony released the first lion,
[06:15] What? I gotta do that too? -Let's do it. -Let's go.
[06:27] She's gone. and free to run across their native African lands. It wouldn't be a saving animals video if we didn't save 100 dogs.
[06:44] And if a dog goes too long without finding a home, Every five minutes, So we need to get these 100 dogs adopted right now.
[07:00] Oh, hey! Nice to meet you. We're looking for a small, little one. Look it, he wants to come with you!
[07:15] What do we think about adopting her? -And give it tons of love? -Mhm! Ninety-nine dogs to go.
[07:27] actually costs a bunch of money. We love him! Which is why I wanted to share the good news.
[07:40] We're covering all the adoption fees. Oh my goodness! It was incredible to see so many dogs find their forever homes.
[07:54] How long have you been looking for a dog? Do you think you're gonna take her home? Brianna's been adopted
[08:09] More and more dogs were getting saved. older dogs are less likely to survive. still waiting to find his perfect human match.
[08:26] Just ‘cause we're a little low energy. -Hi, nice to meet you! -I think he's great. He's gonna be so happy with you guys.
[08:39] As the day went on, we watched dog after dog get adopted into a loving home. And before we knew it, we saved 100 dogs,
[08:53] all going to families devoted to giving them the best life possible. Because these tiny horses were being sold in an auction And I'm sorry, but I'm not going to let anyone eat anything this cute.
[09:09] And we're gonna find all of these horses a home. [cooing] I have a full-sized one at home.
[09:25] Oh, really? So she can grow up riding a horse. Wait, how do you not get that one? Let me try something.
[09:38] Oh! You guys came here wanting one, and now you're leaving with two? Technically, I'm not supposed to be bringin’ another one home,
[09:54] Load up the whole trailer! and now they're getting loving homes, Oh see, this is awesome. That's the point of this video.
[10:08] What a sweet little horse! We also saved 4 donkeys who were all getting to stay together. Now we're at Maya's Animal Sanctuary,
[10:22] because she helps fund it through a 24/7 Twitch live stream, And the money donated on the live stream gives animals treats and helps fund this massive animal sanctuary,
[10:37] which Maya has been rehabilitating for her entire life. That’s Momo up there. so if you have a phone, and you wanna show him something…
[10:51] What? This is Winnie-the-Moo. Winnie-the-Moo here is on a 24/7 live stream.
[11:05] her feeder gives her treats, and then she goes and eat ‘em. that she's been able to fund this sanctuary and keep expanding it. Stompy the Emu. How's it going?
[11:19] Stompy lives here with our horses and our cow and our donkey. Which is bad because Stompy could literally get stomped on. to build an emu sanctuary.
[11:34] But after this montage, it will be. Lowe’s has been on the ground helping
[11:47] and now the sanctuary will be part of Lowe's commitment How do we continue helping Stompy? I have never built a fence before.
[12:01] Maya, how are you cutting it so easily? Whenever your community is in need, Lowe's is there to help you. -Dig a hole. Right there. -Yes, ma’am.
[12:15] Question… what's an oblong? Jagged, doesn’t have to be perfect. Then gently take out all the roots, and then we'll put it in here.
[12:29] how Lowe's is helping communities like yours… Now, we need to see what Stompy thinks of his new home You're free!
[12:42] What do you think of your new home, Stompy? Hi. What do you think of it? where a horse won’t accidentally kill you,
[12:57] Can I name it? We should name this emu… Yeah!
[13:13] Alright, let's let her out. What'd you think of my name? -Hi! -Hi, Nolan's Mom. And to wrap things up,
[13:27] Take off your blindfold. we wanted to give you a $50,000 donation Maya's animal sanctuary faced extensive damage
[13:42] But thanks to Lowe’s, That is crazy! Thank you so much. Up next, we're saving two sea lions, starting with Rocky,
[13:56] This video's about saving animals, Thank you so much! Oh, hello!
[14:08] She previously suffered from being brutally entangled in a net Ready? Go!
[14:23] Dude, she hears the ocean. -Oh, there she goes! -Let's go! Yes!
[14:37] With over 800 animals left to save, it's time to rapid fire. we worked with Minga Lodge & Sanctuary What we have here is a Silky Anteater,
[14:52] Oh my God, it's so cute and small! These animals… would have been killed if we didn't have sanctuaries
[15:05] So now we're bringing this tortoise over here But we weren't done yet. Like here at Wildlife Critters Circle of Life.
[15:20] Including this black wolf named Draco. and when Draco came in, he couldn't stand. 20 foxes were going to be slaughtered and turned into fur coats,
[15:37] You get toys and treats and you get to walk around. Here at this gigantic bird sanctuary, we saved 70 native birds and is now getting help for his injured eyes.
[15:53] Luckily for owls, they can survive in the wild We also treated 42 injured or orphaned White-tailed deer. This one is healthy enough to walk and graze freely again.
[16:08] This Mississippi Kite has healed enough to fly again. we saved 48 different turtles. This one's finally healthy enough to return to his natural habitat…
[16:22] Back at Wildlife Critter's Circle of Life, So he needs a few things that simulate having a mother. It has special nipples that resembles a mom as best we can.
[16:36] and they still get the momentum of the mom moving. where a duck named Marjorie lost her beak to a snapping turtle. had a prosthetic beak put on because without it she could not eat.
[16:53] We also paid for the 46 other birds that are getting help here. and rehabilitation techniques… That's why we helped 4 other organizations across the country
[17:08] pay for the cost of 212 more animals that needed our help. we just want to say thank you to you, the viewers,
[17:20] We saved 1,000 animals, but our work isn't done yet. please visit this website. and in the wild.
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