Animal Magic #1 - Policing the Elephants

Samburu National reserve in Kenya's rift valley is an oasis of natural beauty. Elephants roam free here, but run ins with humans can cause 
problems. Now researchers are using mobile phone technology to make sure 
elephants have the right of way.
Julie Donnelly reports.

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Animal Magic #2 - Bomb-Sniffing Bees

Everyone has heard of bomb sniffing dogs, but how about bees? A program in the United Kingdom is training bees to sniff for bombs, drugs, and 
even for disease.
Julie Donnelly reports.

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Animal Magic #3 - Accessing Guide Dogs Faster

Over fifteen thousand Hungarians are either blind or partially sighted. Many of them still negotiate around with the traditional white stick. It's clear a trained guide dog can transform the life of the blind. But there's a long waiting list for those who need them most. Now a new scheme is trying to change that.

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Animal Magic #4 - Leeches Return

Leeches were used in ancient Egypt to cure disease. Modern medicine has dismissed most of the medical claims as unfounded. But now Western doctors are using leeches to aid in promoting blood flow after surgery.

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Animal Magic #5 - Conserving Swiss Wolves

In recent years, Switzerland has launched an aggressive forest conservation program. It's been so successful, herbivore populations, such as goats, are booming. Wolves have taken notice, crossing the border from Italy in search of prey.
But now farmers have a new ally in their quest to protect their flocks - without harming the wolves.
Julie Donnelly has more.

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Animal Magic #6 - Fattening Laotian Cattle

In Laos, the burgeoning population is shifting traditional farming methods. A shorter fallow period for fields is causing soil quality to erode -  and rice crops to dwindle. The result is hungry livestock. But now a new feed for cattle is helping farmers fatten up their cows and their wallets.
Julie Donnelly reports.

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