Bushwhacked! Season 1 Episode 12

Bushwhacked! Season 1 Episode 12 Featuring: Croc Island Rangers.

  • December 31, 2016
  • 24 min

Featuring Croc Island Rangers, the twelfth episode of the first season of Bushwhacked!, follows hosts Kayne Tremills and Kamil Ellis as they venture to Croc Island, located near Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory. The island is home to one of the largest saltwater crocodile populations in the world, with roughly 2000 crocs residing in the surrounding waters.

Kayne and Kamil link up with the island's rangers, who are responsible for the management and welfare of the crocodile species on the island and in the surrounding waters. The rangers take the Bushwhacked! hosts on a tour of the island to show them how they monitor the crocodiles and ensure the safety of the public.

The episode features some captivating wildlife footage of the crocodiles in their natural habitat and some rare glimpses into the life of a croc ranger. The rangers take Kayne and Kamil through a real-life croc "minefield," where they point out the crocodiles' tell-tale signs of a nearby predator, making sure the hosts are staying safe.

Bushwhacked! Featuring Croc Island Rangers is packed with unforgettable moments, including the duo joining a ranger on a boat trip to catch a crocodile in order to tag it for tracking purposes. The tension is palpable as Kayne and Kamil assist in wrangling the crocodile onto the boat for tagging.

The episode also features a segment on crocodile egg harvesting, with the rangers explaining how they carefully remove eggs from the nests on the island for incubation. The hosts get the opportunity to check out some of the hatchlings and learn about the rangers' work in crocodile research and conservation.

Australian wildlife is a persistent theme throughout the series, and this episode is no exception, with Kayne and Kamil also spotting wallabies and koalas on the island, showcasing the natural beauty of Croc Island.

Overall, Featuring Croc Island Rangers is an episode that blends education and entertainment. Kayne and Kamil's lively personalities make the episode fun to watch, while the information they share about crocodile research and conservation in the Northern Territory ensures that viewers will come away with a greater appreciation for these incredible creatures and the work of the ranger team.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 31, 2016
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English