Prince William’s wildlife series Guardians released new episodes spotlighting Sri Lanka’s frontline elephant rangers

The latest episode of Guardians, a docuseries by Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife, shines a light on Sri Lankan rangers working to reduce human-elephant conflict.

The episode follows Chinthaka Pathirana, a veterinary expert with over 20 years of experience at the Department of Wildlife Conservation. He and his team risk their lives to rescue elephants, track their movements using GPS collars, and respond to conflict in local communities.

Sri Lanka has the highest density of wild elephants in Asia, but rapid deforestation and development have increased deadly clashes. In 2023, 176 people and 470 elephants were killed.

Prince William, who narrates the series, said rangers are “the true guardians of our planet,” working on the frontlines to protect wildlife and promote coexistence.

The series, co-produced with Zandland, is available weekly on BBC Earth’s YouTube and social platforms, and will be screened at Adventure Cinema locations across the UK.

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