Sri Lankan veterinary experts figure prominently in docuseries launched by Prince William

Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme has today launched a groundbreaking new docuseries titled ‘Guardians’, which seeks to redefine our understanding of rangers and the protectors of nature, driving recognition and pride in the vital yet unseen work they do to protect our planet.

Figuring prominently in it the work of  Sri Lanka where veterinary experts work tirelessly to rehabilitate elephants, leopards, and other wildlife, while balancing patrolling duties and mitigating human-elephant conflicts.

Guardians will be released on the Diamond Creator Award winning BBC Earth’s YouTube and social channels from today (Friday 23rd May),  with a gripping new episode launching each week.

As a digital-first series, each 6–10-minute episode offers exclusive access and first-hand accounts of the lives of rangers  and nature protectors as they urgently work to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems.

The series, which was the brainchild of Prince William and to which he has voiced the trailer and individual episode introductions, aims to showcase these unsung heroes and highlight how their work impacts us all.

The six-part series immerses viewers in the unique worlds of the Guardians, whereby we encounter incredible individuals who make huge sacrifices to safeguard the planet's most threatened environments.

From the snowy mountains of the Himalayas to the remote rainforests of Brazil, the series is filmed in some of the most breathtaking yet challenging locations that the Guardians call home, with each episode highlighting the pivotal role of these inspirational individuals.