Meet the Heroes Who Protect the Last Northern White Rhinos in the World | Short Film Showcase

In Kenya, a brave group of rangers are working to protect the last three northern white rhinoceros in the world.

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Years of widespread poaching and civil war savaged the rhinos’ populations, and the last few who remain are now protected by 24/7 armed guards at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Although they are already extinct in the wild, the wildlife sanctuary hopes to encourage breeding by replicating the animals’ natural habitats. In this short film by United for Wildlife and Black Bean Productions, hear from the men who guard the northern white rhinos as they share the special bond they have with the magnificent endangered creatures at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

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Meet the Heroes Who Protect the Last Northern White Rhinos in the World | Short Film Showcase

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[NatGeo]

This group of rangers are incredibly brave for protecting these northern white rhinoceros.

[royse]

TO ALL THE PROTECTORS OF THE ANIMALS IN AFRICA, WE SALUTE U!

[Anonymoose]

These people have my greatest respect, and I admire their courage! In too many ways, they may be the only hope these animals, and their species, have to survive in this hostile human infested world.

[rubikhilnani]

You guys are total HEROES and BRAVE KNIGHTS-- Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and souls for protecting these precious, irreplaceable rhinos and animals!!!!

[ki-shadaimyo]

Thank you to all those Heroes. We need You.

[andrewbechtel]

Kenya is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Thank you guys for helping keep it that way.

[ladenemayville]

These men are indeed heroes! If I could give them each a hug, I would. I'd also say Thank You for putting your life at risk to save these beautiful creatures. May God bless each and every one of you and keep you always safe! Thank You for all that you do!

[letsresethumanity]

This is TRUE HEROS! Fighting, getting their families threatened, getting shot at and often killed and their names will never be heard of. They are the best. I SALUTE them ALL!

[abhaygupta]

Love animals ❤️
Save them
Save water
Save E A R T H
What would human do if they were left alone..
Salute to all Earth lovers heros..
You r the real hero for me....

[arjunjayakumar]

RIP Sudan you, all brave rangers who stood with him till his last breath god bless u all

[nudablrk]

"We need to be their voice" - Beautiul line.

[jonahmunene]

Sudan died today March 20, 2018..I am lucky to have visited the place in January and saw the last of its kind...Welcome to Kenya

[joannerodgers]

These men commit their everyday lives to protect lives that have no voice of their own. This video makes me happy as I watch that rhino cafe cuddle with these men whom saved him, this video makes me mad that parts of humanity try to slaughter these innocent and beautiful creatures, and this video makes me sad that these wonderful Rangers are not given more of a global gratitude for their selfless sacrifices. It takes a hero to save and nurture wildlife. I'm so touched by this!

[marjaalbano]

Thank you for protecting them! Because they are now more fragile than ever. They are equally as beautiful and important as we are.

[katieg.theibert]

Thank you all for being so brave protecting these animals. Thank you

[JRR]

I HOPE YOU PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AFTER THESE 'HEROES'. They need it.

[debrahubbs]

I wish every human being had the compassion that these rangers do and I am grateful for their service in protecting them.

[chakamucha]

I love people who protect voiceless animals...especially those endangered species... May God always Protect them also...

[TNGURL]

I am so impressed with these guys and their service to these wild animals. It warms my heart viewing these men.

[maureenbernhardt]

I'm soo happy that these people are realising just how precious these animals are. They also bring tourists in to see these wonderful animals good for the economy of the country. God bless and keep you all safe. The world thanks you for your dedication on keeping these rhinos and all the other animals alive. Love you all