0:00:02 > 0:00:04This show features trained professionals working
0:00:04 > 0:00:06with dangerous animals.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09Do not try anything you are about to see yourselves.
0:00:25 > 0:00:26Did you know that now,
0:00:26 > 0:00:29right now, there are people all around the UK who are working
0:00:29 > 0:00:34their socks off to help wounded wildlife and poorly pets?
0:00:34 > 0:00:38We've managed to get VIP parties for willing helpers to get stuck in
0:00:38 > 0:00:42at the busiest vets, wildlife sanctuaries and rescue centres.
0:00:42 > 0:00:43Rats!
0:00:43 > 0:00:46It's tough and dirty work, but somebody has got to do it.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48On today's show,
0:00:48 > 0:00:52William and Josh are flying high with young owls.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55Nice job! Well done!
0:00:55 > 0:00:59Aina and Alisa muck in and lead Blue the Shetland to pastures new.
0:00:59 > 0:01:00He should be excited.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03He's going to go to a new home with new friends.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06And I kick up a right stink at the doggie dentist.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- I don't want to smell...- Get in there!- It's part of your training.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15HE MOANS
0:01:15 > 0:01:16Are you all right?
0:01:16 > 0:01:19Yeah. I thought I'd do some animal calls. Animal noises.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20- Ah right, go on, then.- OK.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Watch this.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25HE SQUEALS
0:01:25 > 0:01:26What's that?
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- That's a badger that's a bit upset. - Ah, good lad.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35GROWLING
0:01:35 > 0:01:38I had no idea you could do it too. Really good.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42Let me guess. An elephant kissing itself.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44That was my breakfast.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49Here at Wildwood, they are dedicated to Britain's
0:01:49 > 0:01:51more rare native species.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53I mean, walking around this impressive 40-acre site
0:01:53 > 0:01:55you can see all sorts of animals.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59Badgers, and in the scientific world they are known as Meles Meles
0:01:59 > 0:02:03or even wolves. Scientific term is Canis Lupus.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08See? What I'm after is one of Britain's more elusive creatures,
0:02:08 > 0:02:10the Childo Helpalotacus,
0:02:10 > 0:02:13otherwise known as helpful children.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16I spotted some.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22And on the spot today are William and Josh.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24William is a big fan of exotic animals.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28But he's not a liker of what lives in the UK.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32Sometimes I think places like Brazil are sort of, like, showing off
0:02:32 > 0:02:36their cool features while we are stuck with deers
0:02:36 > 0:02:39and pigeons that pooh on my mum's head.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Josh likes things crawly and creepy,
0:02:42 > 0:02:46but hasn't had luck with furry things.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50I've seen a few foxes wandering around the street
0:02:50 > 0:02:52and a dead fox by the roadside.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55I've seen dead squirrels.
0:02:55 > 0:02:56Dead rabbits.
0:02:56 > 0:02:57We can do better than that.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01To Wildwood and, yes, there is plenty of wild stuff that
0:03:01 > 0:03:03lives in the woods.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08William, Josh. How you doing, boys? You all right?
0:03:08 > 0:03:10- Yeah.- Good, welcome to the show.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- I've got a treat for you William, apple.- I don't exactly want it.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- Why not? - A worm came out of one once.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- You found a worm in an apple?- Yes!
0:03:19 > 0:03:23Well, it's British wildlife. What more could you want?!
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- Josh, you think European wildlife is more interesting, yeah?- Yeah.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31Well it's not, OK? British wildlife is fantastic.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32We are going to get you into it.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35Look, here's some glamorous outfits. Put them on.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38Get changed. I will see you out here in a minute, all right?
0:03:38 > 0:03:40Pronto. Go!
0:03:40 > 0:03:43Check out this ace ancient forest.
0:03:43 > 0:03:48There are more than 50 brill species ranging from wee little water voles
0:03:48 > 0:03:50to big, not so bad, wolves.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56A lot of the animals here are endangered in the UK.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00Some don't even live in the wild here any more.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04So, come on, chaps, time to swing into action, all change!
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Hey, we're not messing around here.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09It's straight to the big, brilliant stuff for our boys
0:04:09 > 0:04:11with wildlife expert, Peter.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20Wow, look at them.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24'How about giant, wild roaming beasts for starters?'
0:04:24 > 0:04:27They are absolutely beautiful. Boys, do you know what they are?
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- Bison?- Are they right?
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Yes. These are European bison that used to live in Britain.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35Is there any intention to bring them back into Britain?
0:04:35 > 0:04:38Not at the moment. They are a dangerous wild animal.
0:04:38 > 0:04:43They are incredibly powerful. You don't want to mess with these guys.
0:04:43 > 0:04:44What do you need the boys to do?
0:04:44 > 0:04:47We need to get them out of their night quarters there
0:04:47 > 0:04:49and into the big paddock behind them.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52Do you think you can do that?
0:04:52 > 0:04:54Um...maybe.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Don't forget they are extraordinarily dangerous.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Let go.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04And later, our boys turn gatekeepers as these wild things make a move.
0:05:04 > 0:05:05Whoa!
0:05:07 > 0:05:11But first, Dick rides east and gets a bit "horse".
0:05:11 > 0:05:14Today on Dick and Dom Go Wild, I'm in Norwich
0:05:14 > 0:05:16at the UK's largest horse sanctuary.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- PHONE RINGS - Excuse me.
0:05:18 > 0:05:19Hello. Yes.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22It's Dom. Hello, I'm on my way.
0:05:22 > 0:05:23I know I'm a bit late,
0:05:23 > 0:05:26but I'm having trouble with the horse you got me.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29Yes, it's a bit... Just press play on the video
0:05:29 > 0:05:31and I'll be there in a minute.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33Come on.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41Cousins Aina and Alisa are batty about animals.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45Aina prefers cute and cuddly rather than big and barking.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48The pet I would want is a cat.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50Sadly, I'm not allowed one.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52I know she would never look after a pet.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54I'd end up cleaning after it.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57And Mum might be onto something.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00When I'm older, I would really want to be a zoo keeper
0:06:00 > 0:06:02and look after all the animals.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05But the only thing I don't want to do is muck out the pooh
0:06:05 > 0:06:07and I would make someone else do it.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Alisa loves carrot-crunching bunnies.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15But it's a big "neigh" to horses.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19I was on a horse with my auntie and there was this really steep hill.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21Me and my auntie were so screaming
0:06:21 > 0:06:25and so much just wanted to get off it.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27Once bitten twice shy, it seems.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31I tried feeding a horse and it nearly bit me.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33Hit the road, girls! Animals need helping.
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Aina and Alisa, welcome to the UK's largest horse sanctuary,
0:06:38 > 0:06:41which is probably not a very good thing for you two, is it?
0:06:41 > 0:06:42BOTH: No.
0:06:42 > 0:06:43But we want to overcome our fear.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46Good. But is there anything that you wouldn't like to do today?
0:06:46 > 0:06:50The only thing that we don't want to do is muck out horses' pooh.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52Muck out horses' pooh... in a horse sanctuary. Hmm.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54Let's go and explore and find out more.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59When a horse need help, this place rides to the rescue.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03At the moment, they're helping more than 1,000 horses, ponies, donkeys
0:07:03 > 0:07:06and mules that have been treated badly or just don't have a home.
0:07:06 > 0:07:11And whenever possible, they find them a perfect new pad.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15Our girls are teaming up with Ellie for some full-on four-legged graft.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18Ah, Ellie, who have we got here?
0:07:18 > 0:07:23This is Cola and she was rescued with a hundred other horses.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26They were all really thin. They hadn't had enough food or water.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30Some of them had some horrible infectious diseases as well.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32How do you feel about being around Cola?
0:07:32 > 0:07:34Quite calm. It's OK.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37Do you want a little stroke?
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Good, good. We're getting there already.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44'Well done, girls! Cola can't get enough of his hands-on attention.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49'Horses love to be scratched and stroked it relaxes them.'
0:07:49 > 0:07:51- You're keeping her calm? - BOTH: Yes.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56'Cola is nice and chilled and so are our horse-wary girls.'
0:07:56 > 0:07:59I bet you never thought you'd be this close to a horse, did you?
0:07:59 > 0:08:00BOTH: No.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04They're doing all right, aren't they, Ellie?
0:08:04 > 0:08:06Yeah, you'll be pros in no time.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08'Well, that's the first difficult hurdle over with.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10'What do you think, girls?'
0:08:10 > 0:08:12HORSE WHINNYING
0:08:12 > 0:08:16When I found out that I was going to be spending the day with horses,
0:08:16 > 0:08:20I felt quite scared because of the bad things that have happened
0:08:20 > 0:08:24to me, but I felt quite happy that I could overcome my fear.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27The horses aren't as scary I thought they were.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29They are quite really nice.
0:08:29 > 0:08:32And later, it only takes heartbeat to get our girls
0:08:32 > 0:08:34hooked on little Blue the pony.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37It stops for a few seconds and then continues.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39It's quite slow, isn't it?
0:08:39 > 0:08:44Josh and William are in wildest Kent and have a massive move going on.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47These mighty bison can weigh as much as a small car
0:08:47 > 0:08:50and have made a right old mess of their enclosure.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53Our lads need to move them into the outside paddock
0:08:53 > 0:08:56so they can complete a mammoth clean up.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58Come through here. Mind the pooh.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01Squish, squelch!
0:09:01 > 0:09:04They're going to use leafy treats to tempt the bison out.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07It's important to spread them evenly so there is enough to go around.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10We don't want to create a grumpy rampage.
0:09:10 > 0:09:14Now we need it in three piles so they don't fight over it.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17Time to let the bison in here, but before that the team
0:09:17 > 0:09:21need to safely separate themselves from these huge beasts.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25First of all, you've got to pull that one, arm round there.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28Pull it, hard as you can, harder, harder, harder.
0:09:28 > 0:09:29Right, let go.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32The big moment.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36Once these gates are opened, the bison will be free to stomp.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38Release the safety catch.
0:09:41 > 0:09:42Release.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49That's it, keep pulling and pulling and more and let go.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51BOTH: Whoa!
0:09:51 > 0:09:56Whoa, indeed. These beasts can charge at 35 miles an hour.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00Running into their favourite snacks stops them in their tracks, though.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05Right, it's time to move all that pooh that they left here last night.
0:10:05 > 0:10:06Come on.
0:10:06 > 0:10:11Sorry, boys, but this stinky job has to be done regularly to keep
0:10:11 > 0:10:13the bison in good health.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16Where does the pooh all go to?
0:10:16 > 0:10:21Well, all this pooh gets put into a giant composting site we've got.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24We mix it with straw and other vegetable waste
0:10:24 > 0:10:27and it all comes out as lovely soil.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30How's that for a bit of go-wilding, chaps?
0:10:30 > 0:10:33It's really cool being really near the bison,
0:10:33 > 0:10:36cos it's the first time I've been near to, like, proper wildlife.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38BOTH: Whoa!
0:10:38 > 0:10:43I like the bison, because they're really, really strong.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48And to think that they were actually in Britain quite a bit ago,
0:10:48 > 0:10:51it would be quite amazing.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54'And we all branch out later.'
0:10:54 > 0:10:56Off you go. That's it. I'm doing my bit...
0:10:56 > 0:10:59You just do yours. Never mind me.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02'..as we continue our close-up wildlife encounters.'
0:11:04 > 0:11:07Back at the great big horse sanctuary
0:11:07 > 0:11:11Aina and Alisa are handling their four-legged fears in style.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13HORSE WHINNYING
0:11:13 > 0:11:15All right!
0:11:15 > 0:11:19'They need to help a tiny pony who's had a really tough time of it.'
0:11:19 > 0:11:24So, this is Blue and he was abandoned in someone's garden
0:11:24 > 0:11:27because nobody wanted him any more.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30Blue is a 17-year-old Shetland pony
0:11:30 > 0:11:33who first came to Redwings seven years ago.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35This could be a big day for little Blue.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39There's a chance he could have a new home later.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Hopefully, he's going to be re-homed.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44He's going to go to a new home, but first of all, Eve our vet
0:11:44 > 0:11:47will check him over and she wants you to help out.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50So, to make sure that Blue can go to his new home,
0:11:50 > 0:11:53we need to have a listen to his heart
0:11:53 > 0:11:57and have a listen to his breathing to make sure that it all sounds OK.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59Have a listen.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03So, what sort of noise can you hear when you are listening to that?
0:12:03 > 0:12:08Bum, bum, bum. It stops for a few seconds and then continues.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- It's quite slow, isn't it?- Yes.
0:12:10 > 0:12:11Good spot, Aina.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15A fit horse has a heart rate twice as slow as a human's.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18Does that mean that he has a healthy heart?
0:12:18 > 0:12:21Yes, that sounds perfectly normal for a pony of his size.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26A promising start. Now time to look for itchy lice.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29What we need to look for is they are usually in his coat
0:12:29 > 0:12:31and sometimes in his mane or along his back.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36They're tiny little creepy crawlies which will just move
0:12:36 > 0:12:39very quickly through his coat.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Perfect. Not a nit in sight.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47So, the next step that we need to do is to check that his eyes are OK.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51Blue has had a little problem with his eyes in the past.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54We want to make sure that it's all definitely cleared up.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57You need to put it really close to your own eye.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00And it looks like Aina
0:13:00 > 0:13:03and Alisa are starting to see horses in a whole new light.
0:13:03 > 0:13:08Even better, vet Eve has given Blue an all clear.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10Because I want to be a zoo keeper,
0:13:10 > 0:13:13I want to know how to do these things, so it was quite amazing.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15I'm glad that I'm helping animals
0:13:15 > 0:13:19and I can now say that I'm a good vet.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22That you can, Aina, and Blue can look forward to a new home.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Get in!
0:13:24 > 0:13:29And later, our two help Blue prepare for his move.
0:13:30 > 0:13:34Have you done his neck and his mane? And that bit there.
0:13:34 > 0:13:35That bit there.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38Why don't you do it?!
0:13:39 > 0:13:44But first, we deal with Diesel the dog's mucky mouth.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47Can you smell something?
0:13:47 > 0:13:48Is that your breath?
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- You are a right filthy stinker you, aren't you?- Not me. Not me.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53It's Diesel.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55That does not smell like an engine.
0:13:55 > 0:13:59Not diesel as in, glug, glug, into your car! Diesel the dog.
0:13:59 > 0:14:00He needs his teeth cleaning.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03Now, this is the job for a professional.
0:14:03 > 0:14:04Cue vet Jason.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08Tooth and gum problems are very common in dogs
0:14:08 > 0:14:11and cause halitosis, otherwise known as stinky breath.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- Get in there. - I don't want to go in there.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15It's all part of your training.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17'Diesel whiffs all right.'
0:14:17 > 0:14:20As you can see, all the teeth are covered in plaque,
0:14:20 > 0:14:22which is basically just bacteria and food debris
0:14:22 > 0:14:25and big cement on his teeth and we need to crack that off today.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28It's a scale and polish for the big lad.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29We're on this one.
0:14:31 > 0:14:32Jane.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34Jane.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36They've spelled Jane wrong.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40With Diesel sound asleep, it's time to get scraping.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44First, Jason scales each tooth, removing all that stubborn plaque.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48By the age of three most, dogs are showing signs of gum disease
0:14:48 > 0:14:50and so they need lots of regular expert care.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- How bad can it get if you don't clean his teeth?- Very serious.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56It can be a source of infection elsewhere for the kidneys
0:14:56 > 0:14:57and the heart.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59With all the plaque gone,
0:14:59 > 0:15:02we're in there, polishing his pointy pearly whites.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05Smells a bit better now.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08Last tooth. Lovely.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10Thank you, Jane.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- So, what now, Jason? - We'll just let him wake up now.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15Beautiful. See you, Diesel.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19Sorted. Fresh-breath Diesel will be up and running in no time.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22Right then, I think it's about time you went
0:15:22 > 0:15:25to the dentist, considering your breathy stink bombs.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27I've been eating boiled onions.
0:15:27 > 0:15:28Why?
0:15:28 > 0:15:29I like them.
0:15:35 > 0:15:37Josh and William are in Kent,
0:15:37 > 0:15:40spending the day at a wildlife sanctuary.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43Our boys have another cracking behind-the-scenes job ahead of them.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45Look at these beauties.
0:15:45 > 0:15:48What can you see down there?
0:15:48 > 0:15:49A deer.
0:15:49 > 0:15:51Come closer. Look.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54Fallow deer!
0:15:54 > 0:15:56Good spot, William. Fallow deer.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00Next task for our boys is to assist vet Laura
0:16:00 > 0:16:03and keeper Alan in making sure that the herd is in tip-top shape.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Right then, Alan, what do you want the boys to do today?
0:16:06 > 0:16:09So we can get a good look at the deer, we need them to come over,
0:16:09 > 0:16:12which means we are going to use all this browse.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14It's a very natural thing for them to eat.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16They don't get it through the winter
0:16:16 > 0:16:18so we make the most of it during the summer.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20While I've got the use of two helpers,
0:16:20 > 0:16:23I'm making the most of you two carrying it for us.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26Flex your pecs. Here we go! Pick it all up!
0:16:26 > 0:16:30Come on. Put your back into it, lads. Off you go, that's it!
0:16:30 > 0:16:31You can't say much!
0:16:31 > 0:16:34I'm doing my bit. You just do yours. Never mind me.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38This is a great opportunity for William to get
0:16:38 > 0:16:40a direct deer experience at long last.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43I remember seeing a deer a million miles away
0:16:43 > 0:16:47and I had binoculars and so it didn't turn out too well.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51Fallow deer originally came from the sunny parts of Europe
0:16:51 > 0:16:52and the Middle East.
0:16:52 > 0:16:56The Romans brought them here around 2,000 years ago.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59If you can start spreading out a little bit.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02These are gentle timid creatures.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05Our boys are using the fallow's favourite food
0:17:05 > 0:17:09to attract them closer so we can look for signs of injury or disease.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13Easy does it. And it's working.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16They shy deer have come within touching distance.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19So Laura and Alan have got just enough chance to give them
0:17:19 > 0:17:23a close-up inspection, then the herd are away.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25They're a bit nervous and a bit flighty today.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28We haven't actually got to get a hands-on examination,
0:17:28 > 0:17:31but we've been able to look at them from a distance and see.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33They look to be in great condition.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- Lads, how was that for you? All good?- Yes.- Excellent.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40Another great British wildlife first for these two.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43I really liked meeting the deer
0:17:43 > 0:17:46because I have seen loads of deer in the wild
0:17:46 > 0:17:49but I've never actually been really close to them.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53I felt really, really cool feeding the deer.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56Because as I say, they are one of my favourite animals
0:17:56 > 0:18:00and just being so close to them was really, really cool.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05And later, can the boys get to grips with a wild bird workout?
0:18:11 > 0:18:15At the UK's biggest horse sanctuary, Aina and Alisa
0:18:15 > 0:18:18have bonded with Blue the Shetland pony.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20He's passed his health check,
0:18:20 > 0:18:24but there is more work to do before Blue can move to his new home.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27Now, our girls made it pretty clear that there is one job
0:18:27 > 0:18:29they really didn't fancy.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33I wouldn't be able to clean a horse or a donkey.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37Donkey's pooh, I wouldn't be able to do it.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39Just terrible.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42But they don't take "neigh" for an answer around here,
0:18:42 > 0:18:44Except from the horses, obviously.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47And the girls have volunteered to get the muck in
0:18:47 > 0:18:49and get the muck out.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52How many poohs do you think a horse does in one day?
0:18:52 > 0:18:54I don't know, 50?
0:18:54 > 0:18:56No, it's more like about 10.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00Ten piles of poop weighing around 10 kilograms every single day.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Enough to make your eyes water.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05Are you enjoying doing that?
0:19:05 > 0:19:07Not really.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10Understandable, Alisa.
0:19:10 > 0:19:11I quite enjoy it.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Quite enjoy it?- Yeah!
0:19:13 > 0:19:15I'm with the girls on this one.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19I'm not sure if I'd enjoy poop scooping. Let's move onto lunch.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22These hay nets have quite small holes,
0:19:22 > 0:19:25which kind of makes it harder for Blue to eat it,
0:19:25 > 0:19:28because we don't want him to gobble it quickly.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30We want him to take his time with it.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Horses nosh on fresh grass for most of the day in the wild
0:19:33 > 0:19:38and hay is a perfect replacement and is packed full of nutrients.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41- He's enjoying it, don't you think?- Yeah.
0:19:41 > 0:19:46So what's next, Ellie, on the list for Blue's preparation for rehoming?
0:19:46 > 0:19:49We'll make sure he's clean for his new home by giving him a bath.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52Ah, that'll be nice, won't it, girls?
0:19:52 > 0:19:55And it just so happens, you are in luck,
0:19:55 > 0:19:58because down here we've got a couple of buckets. So get cleaning.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04Before today, these two were horrified by horses.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06They are all over them now, though.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12And his ears. And his mane. And that bit there.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- We get it!- And that bit there.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16Why don't you do it?
0:20:18 > 0:20:22Blue's brushing up a treat, thanks to Aina and Alisa.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27Are you enjoying the wash and clean today and spruce up?
0:20:27 > 0:20:29Having your hair shampooed by the ladies at the back.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32Going anywhere nice on holiday this year?
0:20:32 > 0:20:36It was quite nice to do it, because you knew that he would like it.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40I have never ever shampooed a pony, but erm,
0:20:40 > 0:20:43I did it today and it was really amazing.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46Now I'm not a man who knows about things like this.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50But that looks like one well-fed, one poop-cleaned, well-washed
0:20:50 > 0:20:53and dried Shetland pony. Don't you think, girls?
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- BOTH: Yes. - Is Blue ready to be rehomed?
0:20:56 > 0:20:57BOTH: Yes.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02And later, Blue runs free in his new home.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04Off you go, Blue.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08I think Blue is really happy.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12But first, it's a wild walk in the park for us two.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17There's nothing better than taking man's best friend for a walk.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19Aw, am I really your best friend?
0:21:19 > 0:21:20Not you. Him!
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- Where's my dog? - You haven't got a dog.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Well what's that thing?
0:21:24 > 0:21:27That thing is actually a polecat.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- Shall I tell you why it's called a polecat?- It's a Polish cat?
0:21:30 > 0:21:34No, it's actually a translation of the French phrase, poule-chat.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35Chicken cat.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38Ah, a chicken that can climb trees. Amazing.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40No, it's because polecats used to hunt down chickens
0:21:40 > 0:21:43and then eat them, which is why they nearly became extinct
0:21:43 > 0:21:46because farmers were hunting the polecat.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- Here you are, cop a whiff of that. - Get out of it! It honks.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51As lovely as they are,
0:21:51 > 0:21:54polecats are famous for being a little bit smelly as well.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57They have got pea-sized glands either side of his tail
0:21:57 > 0:21:59and they release a bit of an odour
0:21:59 > 0:22:01whenever they feel over-excited or threatened.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04You better put him down, I think he's feeling threatened.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07That was me. I'm just over-excited.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Josh and William have been spending the day getting to grips
0:22:13 > 0:22:17with British wildlife in Kent.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20She's a bit of a wriggle.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22They thought it was boring before.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24They've dug deep to help out today
0:22:24 > 0:22:28and the next job looks like it could be a right hoot.
0:22:28 > 0:22:32This is Gimli and that is Falcor.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35Do you know what animals they are?
0:22:35 > 0:22:36Are they a tawny owl?
0:22:36 > 0:22:39Exactly right. They are a tawny owl.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42Gimli and Falcor's parents arrived here 12 years ago,
0:22:42 > 0:22:45after they were found injured. They completely recovered
0:22:45 > 0:22:49and this pair were born here just over a year ago.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52These are young birds. They are only a year old.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54Because they're young birds we really need to fly them
0:22:54 > 0:22:57to get lots of exercise so they can build up their muscles
0:22:57 > 0:22:59and learn to be healthy birds.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- Now, would you like to fly these young owls?- Yeah!
0:23:02 > 0:23:06It's now time to stretch those one-metre wings with our boys
0:23:06 > 0:23:09stepping up to train as fab falconers.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Hello, people.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15Today, it's Gimli's turn to fly and she's looking raring to go.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19She's getting impatient. She wants to go.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20Josh seems confident.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23Bring her away from that.
0:23:23 > 0:23:25How does that feel, Josh?
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- It's cool.- Is it nice?
0:23:27 > 0:23:28Steady hands, Josh.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30Owl's away!
0:23:31 > 0:23:33Well done.
0:23:33 > 0:23:35Nice job, mate.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38It's all about getting those flight muscles trim.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40That's it. And off she goes.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43Nice job, well done!
0:23:45 > 0:23:47You're up next, William.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50There you go.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Another natural!
0:23:52 > 0:23:55- And throw her.- Throw her?!
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Hey, nice job. Well done!
0:23:59 > 0:24:01Whoa!
0:24:01 > 0:24:05Our boys have given this magnificent bird a right old work out.
0:24:05 > 0:24:10William and Josh haven't shied away from one single task today.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13Brilliant effort and top teamwork.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18There we have it. The end of your VIP day into British wildlife.
0:24:18 > 0:24:19Did you enjoy it? BOTH: Yes.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22Really good fun, eh? William, your favourite bit?
0:24:22 > 0:24:24Probably feeding the deer.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- What about you, Josh? - I really liked flying the owls.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30It was amazing to see them soar through the air.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32Has your attitude towards British wildlife
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- changed now you've spent a whole day with British wildlife?- Yeah.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38Good stuff. Lovely to meet you guys. Job done.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51At the horse sanctuary in Norfolk,
0:24:51 > 0:24:54Aina and Alisa have been on the go all day.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58Who'd have thought that these two used to have the hump with horses?
0:24:58 > 0:25:01They haven't stopped helping them.
0:25:03 > 0:25:05I think he's enjoying it.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07It's not time to prepare Blue the Shetland pony
0:25:07 > 0:25:10for his big move to his new home.
0:25:10 > 0:25:12I think he's pretty excited.
0:25:12 > 0:25:13Yeah! He should be excited.
0:25:13 > 0:25:16He's going to a new home with new friends.
0:25:17 > 0:25:21And a short journey later, the team have arrived at Blue's new pad.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23Good work, girls.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26You've brought Blue to his new home and his new owner
0:25:26 > 0:25:28and his new field. Let's get him out!
0:25:28 > 0:25:32Unlucky Blue has had four different homes in seven years.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35Fingers crossed this will be his last ever move.
0:25:36 > 0:25:37Hello, mate!
0:25:37 > 0:25:41Aw, look at him, all clean and pristine.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44At last, he may have found the perfect permanent home
0:25:44 > 0:25:47with new guardian, Victoria and a possible new pal, Percy.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50How do you know they'll get on with each other?
0:25:50 > 0:25:53With their first meeting and if they squeal and kick.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Hopefully they will like each other.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57- Shall we find out?- Yeah, why not?
0:25:57 > 0:25:59Enjoy your new stomping ground, Blue.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01Off you go, Blue!
0:26:03 > 0:26:07- There he goes. It looks like a nice new home, doesn't it?- Yes.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14Blue, go and say hello to Percy.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17With a final nod of thanks to his two helpers,
0:26:17 > 0:26:20Blue goes to meet his massive new mate.
0:26:20 > 0:26:22Ah, look, here comes Percy.
0:26:25 > 0:26:26Aw!
0:26:29 > 0:26:32- Looks like they've hit it off straight away there.- Yeah.
0:26:34 > 0:26:39Looks like Blue has found a happy home at last. Wonderful!
0:26:39 > 0:26:41I don't think that could have gone better, do you, Ellie?
0:26:41 > 0:26:44- No, I think they'll be the best of friends.- Perfection.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46Girls. Spot on.
0:26:46 > 0:26:47Yeah.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- Yeah they are going to be BFFs. - BFFs, I like it.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53What are your thoughts on horses now, then, girls?
0:26:55 > 0:27:02I think they're very lovely as before I was very terrified of them.
0:27:02 > 0:27:06But now my mind's changed. I feel very happy with them.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10I was quite scared before I was coming here, but now I'm
0:27:10 > 0:27:13really, really happy and I would like to have a horse as a pet.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16What has been your favourite part of it?
0:27:16 > 0:27:18My favourite part was when I was washing him.
0:27:18 > 0:27:23My favourite part was seeing him get on with Percy.
0:27:23 > 0:27:24Brilliant.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28And now you can see all your hard work has come to a head.
0:27:28 > 0:27:29Nice one, ladies.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38- Are you sure you went to the dentist?- Of course.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40I can still smell boiled onions.
0:27:40 > 0:27:43- Don't know why. They gave them a good clean.- Weird that, isn't it?
0:27:43 > 0:27:45Yeah, very weird.
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