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As the world population explodes...
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...our wildlife is under
increasing pressure to survive...
:11:07
...as natural habitat diminishes every single day.
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Our job is to locate the croc, jump it,
try and get it into the boat...
:11:15
...then relocate it so that it will never
run into conflict with people again.
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Now, it's not the croc's fault.
:11:22
He doesn't come into our swimming pool.
We're actually going into his.
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They're apex predators
at the top of the food chain.
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Without crocodiles
the whole ecosystem would suffer.
:11:32
We've got to catch this croc.
:11:34
Otherwise they'll shoot it dead and
turn it into boots, bags and belts.
:11:39
During the day, a crocodile in this
river can remain almost invisible.
:11:44
But when night falls, our spotlights
should lead us to him like a signpost.
:11:49
And I'll face the added danger of
having to catch this crocodile by hand.
:11:54
Steve's been catching crocodiles this
way with his dad since he was a boy.
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The dangerous part is judging the size
of the croc before jumping it.
:12:06
We're looking for eye shine.
:12:08
Crocodiles are ambush predators.
They rely on camouflage.
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But in the spotlight,
their eyes shine bright red...
:12:14
...which enables us to sneak right up on them.
:12:22
Got it, mate! Keep your spottie right on it.
:12:26
Get around.
:12:42
Here is a battle of strength and endurance.
:12:44
The only way to toss this croc
is to wear him out.
:12:47
He's got the strength of three blokes my size!
:12:50
Get the jaw rope!
:12:52
Our only means of restraining him
is via a top jaw rope.
:12:55
Get her with a top jaw rope!
:12:59
It's critical to get his top jaw secured.