Conservationists are finding that the practice of dehorning is becoming increasingly necessary to protect the species from poaching.
Though rhino horn is made of keratin, there is a lucrative market for it, driven by demand from Asia where it is mistakenly thought to have medicinal properties.
It is with great care, research, and understanding, that the teams involved carry out this intervention as a pre-emptive measure to save the species. A heartfelt thank you to Empowers Africa for their contribution to make this film possible.