The upcoming Apple TV+ documentary series The Wild Ones follows a team of wildlife experts on a globe-trotting journey to track and protect some of the world’s most endangered species. The six-part series was filmed using over 350 custom-built remote cameras, thermal drones, and groundbreaking imaging technology.
The Wild Ones will focus on different species in each of its six episodes, all of which will debut on Apple TV+ on July 11. Subjects include the incredibly rare Malayan tiger, Gobi bear in Mongolia, Javan rhinoceroses in Indonesia, Western Lowland gorillas in Gabon, Caucasian leopards in Armenia, and finally, North Atlantic right whales off the coast of Canada.
The series features former Royal Marines Commando and expedition leader Aldo Kane, wildlife and camera trap expert Declan Burley, and wildlife cinematographer and ecological storyteller Vianjet Djenguet, who PetaPixel previously covered for his work on Big Cats 24/7 for PBS. The Wild Ones promises to blend adventure, science, and groundbreaking camera technology to highlight endangered species worldwide and tell powerful stories of conservation and wildlife ecology.
Thanks to their dedication, expertise, and the more than 350 highly specialized, custom-built cameras, the team made incredible discoveries during the show’s creation, including identifying a new individual rhino, protecting a tiger cub litter, and improving anti-poaching efforts.
“Joining forces with local experts, the trio uses cutting-edge camera technology to uncover the secrets of these rare creatures, including the first-ever footage of the world’s most endangered wild tiger to be filmed in Malaysia’s Royal Tiger Reserve; thermal night imagery of the elusive Gobi bear filmed deep in the Mongolian desert; a face-to-face encounter with a wild silverback gorilla in the forests of Gabon; and, a real-time whale rescue in the North Atlantic,” Apple explains.
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The Wild Ones is produced by Offspring Films, the same team that created Apple TV+’s BAFTA Award-nominated series Earth At Night In Color and Earthsounds. The series is also executive-produced by Alex Williamson and Isla Robertson. The Wild Ones premieres on Apple TV+ on July 11 and is available in over 100 countries and regions. Apple TV+ monthly plans start at $9.99.
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