It is no secret that the rhino is an endangered species in many parts of Africa. Hunted for their horns, poachers often brutally harvest that part of their anatomy and then leave the creatures for dead. It has gotten so bad that the Northern White Rhino is down to just a handful that yet remain. In this video, we meet the rangers who care for and protect these animals, keeping them safe from poachers, often at the risk of their own lives. It is is powerful story to say the least.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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