0:00:02 > 0:00:03Listen, this show features trained professionals
0:00:03 > 0:00:05working with potentially dangerous, unpredictable animals.
0:00:05 > 0:00:09- Please do not attempt to do anything you're about to see.- Bosh!
0:00:09 > 0:00:11MOOING
0:00:26 > 0:00:28Did you know that now, right now,
0:00:28 > 0:00:31there are people all around the UK working their socks off
0:00:31 > 0:00:34to help wounded wildlife and poorly pets.
0:00:34 > 0:00:39We've managed to get VIP passes for willing helpers to get stuck in
0:00:39 > 0:00:42at the busiest vets, wildlife sanctuaries and rescue centres.
0:00:42 > 0:00:43RATS!
0:00:43 > 0:00:47It's tough and dirty work, but somebody's got to do it.
0:00:48 > 0:00:49On today's show,
0:00:49 > 0:00:52Owen and Mason try to get an injured woodpecker better...
0:00:52 > 0:00:55Go on little fellow, you give it some.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59Jordan and Bethany shower Sean the donkey's bumpy back...
0:00:59 > 0:01:01It feels lumpy and bumpy and scabby.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05And Dom's on for a shocker of a croc-feeding frenzy.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08I don't like him moving towards us. What does that mean?
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- Old McDonald had a farm... - No, he didn't.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- What?- McDonald didn't have a farm. He just reckoned he did.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18No farm? How do you know that?
0:01:18 > 0:01:22Met him. He's not even old. And he's a woman.
0:01:22 > 0:01:23A woman?
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- Are you thinking of the right person?- Think so.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29You know, Scottish farmer, loads of animals.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31No, sorry, I was thinking of someone else.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39Today, I'm in East Sussex where I'll be working alongside
0:01:39 > 0:01:42the Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Well, when I say, "I'll be working alongside",
0:01:44 > 0:01:46what I mean is, "I'll be watching."
0:01:46 > 0:01:49It will be these two doing all the work. Drive on.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54Meet dudes Owen and Mason.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58Mason thinks his fish is fab and his budgie is a beauty.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00But he's looking to extend his pet collection.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04I want a cub lion and I want a dog as well.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Owen, on the other hand, dances to a different tune.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11He already has two dogs and two big horses.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14But how do you feel about handling spiders, Owen?
0:02:14 > 0:02:18I would fall on the floor and probably pass out if I saw one.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21And what's your wildlife knowledge like, chaps?
0:02:21 > 0:02:23Me and Owen went over the park and we thought there was
0:02:23 > 0:02:27a gorilla and we chased after it
0:02:27 > 0:02:30and it turned out to be a deer!
0:02:30 > 0:02:32A little limited then. We can work on that.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35'Swing over to East Sussex, we'll get going.'
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Owen and Mason, good to meet you both.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40Ready to get your sleeves rolled up? You got none.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43But are you ready to help British wildlife today?
0:02:43 > 0:02:45BOTH: Yes!
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- I've heard you're experts on British wildlife, correct?- BOTH: No.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52Of course you're not, you wouldn't be on this programme otherwise.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54By the end of today you'll know more about wildlife
0:02:54 > 0:02:57than you ever have. Before you start working with animals,
0:02:57 > 0:03:00you've to get kitted out. I've left overalls in the van.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02Off you go. Well trained.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08BOTH: Taa-daa!
0:03:08 > 0:03:11I like that and you'll like this.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14WRAS stands for Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service
0:03:14 > 0:03:16and it's run by this man, Trevor Weeks.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20'On call 24 hours a day, he rescues a wide variety
0:03:20 > 0:03:23'of wildlife casualties and today,
0:03:23 > 0:03:26'Owen and Mason are joining him on the front line.'
0:03:26 > 0:03:28So, Trevor we are actually all on standby right now.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30The boys could take a call any moment
0:03:30 > 0:03:32and rush out and deal with an emergency.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Definitely, yeah, we're just waiting for the phone to ring.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- Any preparation needed? - First we need to get the van loaded.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42'The animal ambulance needs to be ready to go at a moment's notice.'
0:03:42 > 0:03:46It's important that it's packed up with all the necessary equipment.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50There are things to catch animals in. Steady boys.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53'Things to catch animals with...'
0:03:53 > 0:03:54You mainly use this to help get
0:03:54 > 0:03:57small animals out of tight spaces, or even snakes.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00'And things to carry animals on.'
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- What do you use the stretcher for? - Mainly for road casualties
0:04:03 > 0:04:06especially animals you have to be careful lifting
0:04:06 > 0:04:08which could have a damaged spine.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10The team here
0:04:10 > 0:04:15have to respond to an average of 50 animal emergency calls each week.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17Wildlife Rescue.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19'We have our first call out of the day.'
0:04:20 > 0:04:23We'll be out with you shortly to come and collect it.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25A young bird has been injured by a cat.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29A concerned member of the public has tried to give it food and water.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34To give it the best chance of survival they called in the experts.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Trevor, what kind of bird is this?
0:04:36 > 0:04:38It's a spotted woodpecker
0:04:38 > 0:04:41and there's two types - the greater and the lesser.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45I have a feeling this is actually the rarer lesser spotted woodpecker.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47You can see it's tucking its head under its wing
0:04:47 > 0:04:49and that's because it's in shock.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52We need to sort of get this guy sorted quite quickly.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55What can we do to help him?
0:04:55 > 0:04:58Right, we need to get him warmed up first of all.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01We need to get some food into him and we need to get
0:05:01 > 0:05:03an antibiotic into him.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07It's touch-and-go for the injured woodpecker.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10The boys need to get it back to the rescue centre fast.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18'Later the team arrive at animal A&E with their woodpecker.'
0:05:18 > 0:05:20He seems to be taking the liquid.
0:05:20 > 0:05:21Is that a good thing?
0:05:21 > 0:05:24It's a good sign he's taking it and he's swallowing.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28But first, Dom surrounds himself with four legged friends.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31Today on Dick N Dom Go Wild, I'm at the Donkey Sanctuary
0:05:31 > 0:05:34in Sidmouth in Devon.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37Meet Bethany and Jordan.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40Bethany ain't big on animals of any sort.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43She's not even keen on her own cat.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46I don't know. I just feel my cat's got it in for me.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50Any living thing you really can't stand, Bethany?
0:05:50 > 0:05:53That would have to be donkeys and horses.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Jordan loves her cat and all sorts of other stuff.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59Her home is full of pets.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02And thankfully for me she loves horses and donkeys.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05You can ride them. You can feed them.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08You can actually brush them. They're really cute.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10I don't see what's wrong with them.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13Trot on to Devon, girls, we have work to do.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17Jordan, Bethany, welcome to Go Wild.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- Jordan, you're a donkey lover, aren't you?- Yeah.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21You're a donkey kisser. And you are
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- a donkey disser, you don't like them.- No.- Why?
0:06:24 > 0:06:26I don't like the noise they make.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30The braying, yes? That's the name for the noise they make.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Ee-aw, ee-aw, like a hinged door.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35Jordan, think we can turn her round throughout the day?
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- Turn her into a donkey kisser and donkey lover?- Yeah.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42All right, then. We're certainly in the right place. Let's allez-oop!
0:06:44 > 0:06:49They currently care for over 7,000 furry four-legged friends
0:06:49 > 0:06:52and never turn away a sick, injured or abandoned donkey.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Whenever possible they try to find them nice new homes.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- You look ready. Do you feel ready? - Yeah.- No.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- How do you feel?- Scared.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07Really? Look at the lovely four-legged animals.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10They look all right, don't they? Fluffy faces.
0:07:10 > 0:07:11Stupid waggly ears.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Be all right, won't you.- No. - Or will she?
0:07:14 > 0:07:19The donkeys in this enclosure arrived from overseas
0:07:19 > 0:07:22around three months ago. They're not used to human contact
0:07:22 > 0:07:24and have taken time to settle in.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26If they're going to be rehomed
0:07:26 > 0:07:29they'll have to get used to people. That's where our team come in.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32What we are going to do is crouch down
0:07:32 > 0:07:34and see if the donkeys come and see us.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37If we do it this way then we're being really passive
0:07:37 > 0:07:40and gentle and they are just being a little bit nosy
0:07:40 > 0:07:44and they'll come and see who we are and what we're all about.
0:07:44 > 0:07:47Here he comes now. All he's doing is checking us out.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50If you can give him a little stroke.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52Feel how soft this part of his nose is.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56Wow. His nostrils.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58Good start, Bethany.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04Jordan's plainly loving giving these once unwanted donkeys a bit of TLC.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07It might take a little more time for Bethany, though.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10Don't panic but you've got one behind you.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12Good girl. Nice and gently.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- They're all around you. You feel OK?- No.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20All right, stand up very gently so we don't frighten them.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22I've got you. You're fine.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25Give them another little stroke.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27Why are these donkeys here?
0:08:27 > 0:08:29They've come from one of our donkey farms
0:08:29 > 0:08:32in Ireland where we're completely full.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36We've got so many donkeys we've had to bring some over to the UK.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38We're trying to do is find private homes for them
0:08:38 > 0:08:42and we can send them out in pairs to live with a family.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45The girls have done a great job helping
0:08:45 > 0:08:48these wary donkeys get used to people and that can only increase
0:08:48 > 0:08:51the donkeys' chances of finding new homes.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56And later, Bethany and Jordan find a room to groom a donkey in.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Back in East Sussex, Owen and Mason
0:09:01 > 0:09:04are returning from an urgent wildlife call out.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08They have rescued a lesser spotted woodpecker attacked by a cat.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11'The bird's life is in serious danger, so the boys
0:09:11 > 0:09:14'rush it through to the emergency room where senior carer Sue
0:09:14 > 0:09:17'is ready and waiting.' How bad is he?
0:09:17 > 0:09:20He's very cold. Very lethargic.
0:09:20 > 0:09:25That can obviously be down to body temperature.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29If they get too cold, their system will start to shut down.
0:09:29 > 0:09:35The key thing is to try and get the temperature raised.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37Is it a common thing to get woodpeckers in here?
0:09:37 > 0:09:40This is the second one this week.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- What are the chances at the moment? - Probably less than 50/50.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47We'll get a better idea once we've managed to raise
0:09:47 > 0:09:49the body temperature.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52Once we've done that we can start trying him on some solids,
0:09:52 > 0:09:54i.e. meal worms.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57Go on, little fellow, you give it some!
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- He seems to be taking the liquid though, doesn't he?- Yeah.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- Is that good?- It's good he's taking it and swallowing.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05It really is so pretty.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08The poor pecker is in shock.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12Sue has put a special heated pad in his basket to help bring him around.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15How long are you leaving him there for?
0:10:15 > 0:10:17He'll stay in here on the heat for half an hour.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20We'll know after half an hour whether he's any better.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22Hopefully, we'll see a bit more improvement in him
0:10:22 > 0:10:25and he'll be a little more lively and not quite so wobbly.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28So boys, your first rescue. What do you think?
0:10:28 > 0:10:31Pretty wicked, because we think we've saved a life
0:10:31 > 0:10:34of a lesser spotted woodpecker
0:10:34 > 0:10:38and it will be just relief
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- if he survives.- Fingers crossed.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44Everything crossed for the lesser spotted woodpecker.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46Fingers crossed. Good luck, buddy.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54And later, Owen and Mason head over to fill up a hungry fawn.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57She's sort of head butting because she wants more.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05Back to Devon now and we're getting down with the donkeys.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Outside the heavens have opened
0:11:07 > 0:11:10so Jordan and Bethany have moved indoors so they can
0:11:10 > 0:11:12complete their donkey grooming work.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16Sue, why can't donkeys be groomed or brushed when they're wet?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18They don't have a waterproof coat
0:11:18 > 0:11:21and if you brush them when wet it rubs the water into their skin
0:11:21 > 0:11:23and can make them sore.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26Make sure you only do the dry bits today,
0:11:26 > 0:11:28so under the tummy and down the legs
0:11:28 > 0:11:31and then when the brush gets full of hair
0:11:31 > 0:11:33and use the other one, to get the hair out.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36And while the girls get to grips with the grooming,
0:11:36 > 0:11:39we can play Dom's Dazzling Donkey Quiz!
0:11:42 > 0:11:44To join in at home
0:11:44 > 0:11:47simply decide which one of the following statements are true.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50Statement A, when a donkey and a zebra mate
0:11:50 > 0:11:53the offspring is called a Zedonk.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56Statement B - there are more donkeys in China
0:11:56 > 0:11:59than there are people in Scotland.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03Statement C - donkeys have such good memories,
0:12:03 > 0:12:08they can recognise another donkey that they haven't seen for 25 years.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11Choose your answer now.
0:12:11 > 0:12:12DONKEY BRAYS
0:12:12 > 0:12:15Time's up. And the answer is,
0:12:15 > 0:12:18they're all true.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21And another thing that's true is that Jordan and Bethany
0:12:21 > 0:12:23have almost finished grooming.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- Do donkeys like having their coats brushed?- They love it.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28Because naturally if you watch donkey's in the wild
0:12:28 > 0:12:31they groom each other, scratch each other all over
0:12:31 > 0:12:34and so when we're looking after them we do that for them.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38Looks like dealing with donkeys gets a thumbs up from Jordan.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41It's been a good experience. I haven't groomed a donkey
0:12:41 > 0:12:44or a horse before. It's been a really good experience.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47And Bethany has really surprised herself.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51I didn't think I would be at all pleased to find out
0:12:51 > 0:12:55that I'd be grooming a donkey. Now I don't really mind.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57Nice one, Bethany.
0:12:59 > 0:13:00And later it gets hairy
0:13:00 > 0:13:04when the team have to handle Sean the scabby donkey.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06It's like massaging my mother's feet.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08Hairy and crusty.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13But first Dom fixes supper for a snapper.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18Who have you come as? A lifesize Bob the Builder?
0:13:18 > 0:13:20This is protection. I've heard this place here
0:13:20 > 0:13:24is home to some of the world's most dangerous animals. I'm not stupid.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28We'll be fine. Today all you're doing's feeding the reptiles.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32Great easy. Do you know what's going to be on the menu? Us.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Just calm down. Keep it under your hard hat.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38I've heard this reptile is one of the smallest of its kind. Peasy.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42This is kid croc, an African Dwarf crocodile.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45Yeah, he's small, but he's got a massive appetite.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Where's me phone. I need to call my dad.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52Your father? Is he good with crocodiles?
0:13:52 > 0:13:55No, he's a taxi driver. I need to get home.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00This is a perfect opportunity for Dom to overcome his crocodile fears.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04Kid was an unwanted pet until reptile expert Mark took him in.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09Dwarf crocs will scoff just about anything meaty
0:14:09 > 0:14:12they can fit into their mouths, fish, shellfish, even rats.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15Chicks are on the menu today though.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19How's it feel, mate?
0:14:19 > 0:14:23Powerful. It's got really powerful jaws.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25It grabs onto the pole and it nearly pulls you in.
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- I don't like him moving towards us. What's that mean?- He's hungry.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32Get it in his gob, hurry up. It'll be after your leg in a minute.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37Ten chicks later and kid is all filled up.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39Anyway, time now for the next job.
0:14:39 > 0:14:40- Next job?- Yep.
0:14:50 > 0:14:54Over in Devon, Bethany, who arrived as a donkey disliker,
0:14:54 > 0:14:58and Jordan who loves them, continue to be busy at the sanctuary.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59This is Sean
0:14:59 > 0:15:01and Sean's been at the sanctuary for about five years
0:15:01 > 0:15:05and he's got a problem with his skin and what we have to do is massage
0:15:05 > 0:15:08him with a special medicated shampoo
0:15:08 > 0:15:10to get the scabs out of his coat.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13Fancy massaging donkey scabs?
0:15:13 > 0:15:14- No.- No.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18Things could get a little messy now. Our girls aren't keen on this job,
0:15:18 > 0:15:22but Sean really needs that itchy matted coat of his scrubbing.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26- Feels horrible.- It feels scabby.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29It feels nice when you're shampooing it in,
0:15:29 > 0:15:33but it doesn't feel nice when there's no shampoo on the section.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36It feels lumpy and bumpy and scabby.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38Like massaging me mother's feet.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40All hairy and crusty.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43It's all important work, though.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45What would happen if you didn't shampoo him?
0:15:45 > 0:15:48The scabs would build up and build up on his skin
0:15:48 > 0:15:51and then they'd crack and then he'd bleed.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55We need to keep them nice and soft and supple
0:15:55 > 0:15:57and keep his skin in good condition.
0:15:57 > 0:16:02It's a bit not very nice, but I suppose it is helping.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05So you're prepared to put up with the ickiness of it
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- for the donkey's sake, yeah? - Yeah.- Very good.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16Done. One scab-free, scrubbed up, soapy-smelling, delighted donkey.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20That's brilliant. Well done.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23You got all those scabs off. That feels really smooth.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26Great job, girls, well done!
0:16:26 > 0:16:28Time for a rinse.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33It looks like I peed myself now.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39You made it look like I've peed me trousers.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43Hoy, that was rinse Sean, not me.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47At least you don't have to dry him by hand. Oh, apologies, you do.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53Well that's one very clean, very dry,
0:16:53 > 0:16:55very happy donkey,
0:16:55 > 0:16:58and one very wet, miserable mardy Dom-key.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03Here's my towel. Dry me arms. Neck.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06Back. That'll do. I'm off for a run round the paddock.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09As the day goes on, I'm starting to like donkeys a lot more,
0:17:09 > 0:17:11because I'm helping them
0:17:11 > 0:17:14so it makes me see them in a different point of view.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18Shampooing a donkey is one of the weirdest thing I've ever done.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21And later, the girls discover that doting on donkeys
0:17:21 > 0:17:24has its ups and its downs.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28In East Sussex,
0:17:28 > 0:17:31Owen and Mason have been with an animal ambulance service.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34It's now time for the team to check on Dolly and Dotty,
0:17:34 > 0:17:36a pair of five-week-old rescued fallow fawns
0:17:36 > 0:17:39recovering from nasty injuries.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42They need oodles of hands-on care until they're healthy enough
0:17:42 > 0:17:44to return back to the wild. And our boys
0:17:44 > 0:17:48are dishing out a serving of delicious formula milk.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51Perfect because it's close to what mum would provide in the wild.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54Looks like Dolly's really hungry. Poor deer!
0:17:54 > 0:17:57What's the sound effects for?
0:17:57 > 0:18:00She's doing that because she wants more.
0:18:00 > 0:18:02She's head butting because she wants more.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09'Nice job, Owen. Now lunch is over there's a very rare
0:18:09 > 0:18:12'opportunity for the boys to get even closer to a tiny deer fawn.'
0:18:12 > 0:18:15Trevor this is a deer that you rescued.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18How much treatment does it need?
0:18:18 > 0:18:21Hopefully, it doesn't need too much more treatment,
0:18:21 > 0:18:23but unfortunately because it hasn't got its mum
0:18:23 > 0:18:27then we are going to have to be its foster parents
0:18:27 > 0:18:30and wait till it's much bigger before it can be
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- released back into the wild. - How is it?
0:18:33 > 0:18:35It's brilliant.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38To actually be next to a deer that's very small
0:18:38 > 0:18:41and it's very cute. It isn't afraid.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- It's sucking his finger. - I know.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48Mason, how does it feel having your finger chewed by a deer?
0:18:48 > 0:18:52Really good and it isn't really hurting, either.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55It's not. Do you mind being this close?
0:18:55 > 0:18:57Yeah. It's really nice.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59Cool.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01It likes noses, chins and lips.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05Guys, do you think this is the best animal you've ever met?
0:19:05 > 0:19:06- BOTH:- Yeah.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- It's a cool little deer. - Definitely.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13(Happily Dolly the deer's head wound seems...)
0:19:13 > 0:19:16Hang on a minute. Why am I whispering?
0:19:16 > 0:19:19Happily, Dolly the deer's head wound seems to be healing nicely
0:19:19 > 0:19:23and thanks to Owen and Mason she has a nice full belly of warm milk.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27Time to stretch those legs now. Goodbye and good luck, Dolly.
0:19:27 > 0:19:33Right now I feel speechless, because it's like so awesome.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36I don't know how to say it. It was just awesome.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39I never ever thought I'd get close to a deer,
0:19:39 > 0:19:43because they're really shy and I always used to think
0:19:43 > 0:19:45British wildlife was just really boring.
0:19:45 > 0:19:47Now I know it's really exciting.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53And later our boys are called to a boxed fox in a fix.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57- If it wasn't for you guys, would it have died?- Definitely, yes.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59That's amazing.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04But first, Dick's pet kicks up a right old stink.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07See you got your cat then. How is he settling in?
0:20:07 > 0:20:10You mean, Stinky. Yes, he's beautiful. Very affectionate.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- Although he has been acting a bit strange recently.- Why's that then?
0:20:14 > 0:20:15He's not drinking any milk.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18He doesn't purr and dogs run away from him,
0:20:18 > 0:20:20in fact, everyone runs away from him.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22And he bloomin' reeks.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28That's because your cat is a skunk.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31No wonder it stinks. It's got a couple of glands
0:20:31 > 0:20:33at either side of its bum and it squirts out of them
0:20:33 > 0:20:37every time it gets scared or senses danger to protect itself.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- I love Stinky me, so I'm keeping him.- Oh, right.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45Good luck trying to find pet food
0:20:45 > 0:20:47because in the Americas where they live
0:20:47 > 0:20:51as well as eating berries, nuts and leaves they actually eat bees.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53This thick coat stops them from getting stung.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56They do get stung in the mouth, occasionally. It doesn't stop them.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- A bee-eating cat. - It's not a cat.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- You're talking absolute twaddle. - Watch.
0:21:11 > 0:21:12Over in Sidmouth,
0:21:12 > 0:21:14Bethany and Jordan are at a massive sanctuary
0:21:14 > 0:21:16that looks after donkeys.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19They'll now prepare Twinkle and Rosie
0:21:19 > 0:21:22for the journey to their new home that will hopefully
0:21:22 > 0:21:24be taking place in a few days.
0:21:24 > 0:21:26The donkeys are looking lovely.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29Also this horse box is looking great
0:21:29 > 0:21:32and now the important bit, right? Why's it so important?
0:21:32 > 0:21:35Donkeys naturally are worried about going into a confined space.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37We practise loading and travelling them
0:21:37 > 0:21:40so when we take them on their journey to their foster home
0:21:40 > 0:21:43they're comfortable and when they arrive
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- they're nice and relaxed and not stressed.- A big thing for them.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Girls, think you can do it? - Yeah.- Not sure.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- Not sure. Why not? - Because I'm just worried the donkey
0:21:53 > 0:21:56will buck or anything.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58I reckon as a team we can do it. Let's get to it.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02This trial run is a test to see if the donkey pals
0:22:02 > 0:22:06are happy entering a trailer and travelling in a closed box.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09If they get the jitters it could delay their move to a new home.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15Just letting her have a look at the ramp.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Not a great start. Twinkle is clearly nervous.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28A little tug on the rope just to encourage her to come forward.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32We are not rushing her.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34Let her have a look. She can take her time.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36It's weird. They haven't facial expressions
0:22:36 > 0:22:38but you can tell she's anxious.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- How's the other donkey getting on? - She's fine. She's raring to go.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- Is she?- Yeah.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45We might try bringing her around.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48Annie decides it's better for the more confident Rosie
0:22:48 > 0:22:50to lead the way.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Hopefully, she'll help encourage her best pal, Twinkle to follow.
0:22:55 > 0:22:58That's how you do it.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Look at that.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- Come on, Twinkle, let's be having you.- She's going to load herself.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09Look at that. I didn't ask her, I didn't pull her.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11I think she got bored of my conversation.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15You can push her bum round. Are we all in?
0:23:15 > 0:23:17OK.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20Animals in and humans out. Gate closed.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25There you are, look, happy donkeys.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29And there you go. Two donkeys on the move
0:23:29 > 0:23:33and not the slightest bit bothered travelling in a trailer. Job done.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36Twinkle and Rosie seem happy with their little journey
0:23:36 > 0:23:38in preparation for their big journey.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- But what about YOUR journey. How was it, Jordan?- It was great.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44Beth, what about you. How was the whole experience?
0:23:44 > 0:23:50Well, it's certainly changed my opinion on donkeys.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54What about the old ee-aw? Are you still scared of that?
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- I'm not scared of the old donkeys. - Old what? Do the noise.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02- I can't.- Do it. You do it.- No.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06Do it. Just make a donkey noise. Perfect way of ending this piece.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09- You.- OK, I'll do it. Ee-aw.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17Back in East Sussex, Owen and Mason have got access all area passes
0:24:17 > 0:24:19to a busy rescue centre and animal hospital.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23Earlier today they were called to a wildlife emergency
0:24:23 > 0:24:26and brought back a young bird injured in a cat attack.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29The chances of the youngster surviving were slim.
0:24:29 > 0:24:33Right, let's find out what the update is on the woodpecker.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35So, Sue...
0:24:35 > 0:24:36I'm afraid I've got some bad news.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41Unfortunately, he didn't make it.
0:24:41 > 0:24:43The problem with cat-attacked birds
0:24:43 > 0:24:45they suffer internal crush injuries
0:24:45 > 0:24:48so even though they look fine on the outside,
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- we don't know what's gone on inside. - So he died.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54On this occasion, yes. He didn't make it.
0:24:54 > 0:24:59- How do you feel boys?- Sad. Upset. Unhappy.- Emotional.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02Unfortunately, this is all part of the job.
0:25:02 > 0:25:06Working with wildlife doesn't always involve happy endings.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09The sad news makes our brave boys even more determined
0:25:09 > 0:25:11and it's not long before they're back
0:25:11 > 0:25:14with another rescued youngster in need of their help.
0:25:14 > 0:25:16This chap came in as a road casualty.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19Now he almost died.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23He had been hit on the chest by a car and all his chest was bruised.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26We thought he might have even had internal bleeding.
0:25:26 > 0:25:30Thankfully, this plucky fox has now made a full recovery and today
0:25:30 > 0:25:33he's taking the first steps on his journey back into the wild.
0:25:33 > 0:25:36If it wasn't for you guys, would it have died?
0:25:36 > 0:25:40Definitely. Us working with our local vets
0:25:40 > 0:25:42have saved this fox's life.
0:25:42 > 0:25:45Wow! That's amazing.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49The fox is pretty nervous
0:25:49 > 0:25:52so the team get the edgy animal into the ambulance quickly and calmly.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55Within seconds, we're on the road again.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00Trevor, we're not actually releasing the fox into the wild today.
0:26:00 > 0:26:01Where will we be putting it?
0:26:01 > 0:26:04This fox will go into like a halfway house.
0:26:04 > 0:26:08He's got to acclimatise and get used to being outdoors again
0:26:08 > 0:26:11and get used to being out here at night with other foxes,
0:26:11 > 0:26:15other animals, before we release it back to the wild.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19When you put foxes in with other foxes do they tend to get on well?
0:26:19 > 0:26:20Most of the time they do.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23We do have to be careful they don't start having a fight.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26So what do we do next with Mr Fox?
0:26:26 > 0:26:28We'll take him in the cage and we'll get him released.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32The cage is open and Mr Fox makes a run for it.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34He might not look happy with his surroundings,
0:26:34 > 0:26:36but this is exactly what we needed to see.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40He's quite skitty at the moment. Is that normal?
0:26:40 > 0:26:44That's a really good sign, it means he's ready to go back to the wild.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47He's nice and feisty and nice and wild
0:26:47 > 0:26:50- and he'll survive really well once he's released.- Good lad.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53Right, we best get out of here.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59Lads, you got here, you didn't know much about wildlife.
0:26:59 > 0:27:02- Think you've learned about British wildlife today?- Yes.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06- Think being an animal rescue helper is a worthwhile job?- Yes, I do.
0:27:06 > 0:27:09- What's been your favourite animal, Owen?- Foxes and deers.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12Because the deers are cute and the foxes are funny.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- You?- I think the same.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18The foxes and deers, because the foxes are really like funny
0:27:18 > 0:27:22and the deers are so cute and I'd have one as at pet.
0:27:22 > 0:27:23There we have,
0:27:23 > 0:27:26another two converts to Dick N Dom Go Wild.
0:27:30 > 0:27:33Can't believe you made me brush the croc's teeth.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35I'm sorry I ran off, OK.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37There is another croc needs its choppers shining,
0:27:37 > 0:27:40so I brush the teeth but you hold it, yeah?
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- You've got to be joking. - Where's he off to?
0:27:45 > 0:27:48Poor Dave, didn't mention you were a baby, did I?
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