Plot Synopsis

HARD TRUTHS OF CONSERVATION is a half-hour docuseries that follows Dan Cabela, who embarks on an international journey of discovery within the world of conservation to reveal the hard truths of life among the planet's wildlife. Experiencing some of the world's most fearsome animals up close -- leopards, bison, cheetahs, and more -- Dan learns how these creatures play such vital roles on Earth, and how important it is to keep them protected. In particular, Dan seeks to learn more about the role that hunting, and the utilization of wildlife can play as a modern-day conservation tool. HARD TRUTHS OF CONSERVATION debuted on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 9am ET/PT on History Channel with back-to-back new episodes.
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After a five-month break, HARD TRUTHS OF CONSERVATION returned with new episodes on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 9am ET/PT on History Channel. In the winter premiere, "Resurfacing the Everglades," Facing extinction in recent history, Dan Cabela investigates the conservation model behind the recovery of alligator populations in the heart of Florida.