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Borneo Wildlife Warriors: Episode 3 [video]

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Published in Wildlife

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07 Apr
2017

The latest episode sees ‘Bertie’ enlisting in wildlife rescue boot camp

After being given the nod by Wildlife Rescue Unit boss Dr Sen Nathan, wildlife journalist Aaron ‘Bertie’ Gekoski is in at the deep end. It’s boot camp, time for a crash course in ranger training. But is he up to the task?

Catch up on episodes one or two, in which Gekoski discovers the work of the WRU before plucking up courage to enlist in their ranks, by clicking here.

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