80S CLASSICS, EPISODE 11
May 1st, 2026
Jim Fowler and Peter Gros enter Louisiana bayous at night to capture alligators using spotlights and loop nooses, subduing reptiles up to 15 feet long. These dangerous captures allow the animals to be moved to Arkansas bayous, where hunting and poaching nearly wiped them out.
Watch episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC! Hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant will share inspiring stories of conservation success and highlight amazing animals across the country.