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Struggles of Kenya's Rhinos: Poaching, Competition, and Conservation

11/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

The black rhino population remains above 6,000 but faces habitat loss and poaching, while Kenya's fenced conservancies deter poachers.
The documentary highlights the Borana Conservancy, where Ranger Ramson Kiloku tracks each rhino.
However, increased competition among male rhinos has led to deadly fights.
The plan to relocate 21 rhinos is risky amid drought and rising poaching, and climate-change impacts are omitted.
The documentary opens in UK cinemas on November 28.

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Story summary

The black rhino population remains above 6,000 but faces habitat loss and poaching, while Kenya's fenced conservancies deter poachers.
The documentary highlights the Borana Conservancy, where Ranger Ramson Kiloku tracks each rhino.
However, increased competition among male rhinos has led to deadly fights.
The plan to relocate 21 rhinos is risky amid drought and rising poaching, and climate-change impacts are omitted.
The documentary opens in UK cinemas on November 28.