Can We Prevent Rhino Extinction?

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 Poaching04:25 The Crisis: South Africa’s Private Landowners Under Siege06:54 Drastic Measures: Why Conservationists Are Removing Rhino Horns10:22 The Science of Dehorning: Is It Painless?13:02 The Visionary: John Hume and the World’s Largest Rhino Farm15:25 Meet the Campmasters: The Men Who Guard the Herd19:53 The Rhino Nursery: Rehabilitating Abandoned Calves23:35 Operation Adios: Capturing 19 Rhinos for Relocation28:26 Danger Zone: Close Calls During the Capture33:16 The Final Two: Rescuing a Mother and Her Newborn Calf37:24 The 600-Mile Convoy: 19 Hours on the Road40:37 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. 00:00: The Brutal Reality of Rhino Poaching04:25: The Crisis: South Africa’s Private Landowners Under Siege06:54: Drastic Measures: Why Conservationists Are Removing Rhino Horns10:22: The Science of Dehorning: Is It Painless?13:02: The Visionary: John Hume and the World’s Largest Rhino Farm15:25: Meet the Campmasters: The Men Who Guard the Herd19:53: The Rhino Nursery: Rehabilitating Abandoned Calves23:35: Operation Adios: Capturing 19 Rhinos for Relocation28:26: Danger Zone: Close Calls During the Capture33:16: The Final Two: Rescuing a Mother and Her Newborn Calf37:24: The 600-Mile Convoy: 19 Hours on the Road40:37: Hope Restored: Releasing the Herd into Safety #rhinoextinction #poaching #wildlifeconservation #IvanCarter #rhinosanctuary #dehorning #JohnHume #rhinorelocation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices