Wildlife Rescue and Forensics

This observational style series, filmed off the shoulder and on the run, combines science, natural history and action-packed reality with a strong story narrative. The film crew were granted unrestricted access to follow the drama, action and major scientific discoveries of this frontline force as they fight to save Australia’s unique wildlife.

The Wildlife team is an eclectic mix of strong characters, sometimes with conflicting ideas but are all united for one cause – to do whatever it takes to save wildlife. In Perth’s sprawling suburbs a large male kangaroo is trapped in a dam up to its neck in water. Wildlife Officer Matt Swann will have to come up with an inventive rescue strategy to save the animal. In the isolated interior Conservation Officer Sean Walsh fights an out of control bush fire, threatening to incinerate native animals that can’t outrun it.