A rhino is poached every eight hours in Africa. To halt the decline of this iconic species, brave individuals are making incredibly tough choices.

Wildlife investigator Ivan Carter takes us to the forefront of the rhino poaching crisis. After witnessing the harrowing aftermath of a poaching raid, Ivan realizes that conventional protection strategies are insufficient. Journey with us from small private ranches to the world's largest rhino sanctuary in the quest to save the species.

Key Moments:

00:00 The Brutal Reality of Rhino Poaching
04:25 The Crisis: South Africa’s Private Landowners Under Siege
06:54 Drastic Measures: Why Conservationists Are Removing Rhino Horns
10:22 The Science of Dehorning: Is It Painless?
13:02 The Visionary: John Hume and the World’s Largest Rhino Farm
15:25 Meet the Campmasters: The Men Who Guard the Herd
19:53 The Rhino Nursery: Rehabilitating Abandoned Calves
23:35 Operation Adios: Capturing 19 Rhinos for Relocation
28:26 Danger Zone: Close Calls During the Capture
33:16 The Final Two: Rescuing a Mother and Her Newborn Calf
37:24 The 600-Mile Convoy: 19 Hours on the Road
40:37 Hope Restored: Releasing the Herd into Safety

Explore more about the incredible wonders of animal diversity as we venture into the world of unique and often bizarre creatures.

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