Save This Rhino

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  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 9.4  (13)

"Save This Rhino" from Outside TV Features is a captivating and informative docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through South Africa's wildlife conservation efforts. The series is hosted by former professional cricketer Kevin Pietersen and renowned conservationist and TV personality Matt Wright.

Throughout the series, Pietersen and Wright embark on a mission to protect one of the world's most endangered species, the rhinoceros. The duo travels throughout South Africa, visiting various wildlife reserves and national parks, interviewing experts in the field and learning about the challenges facing rhino conservation.

The show holds great importance as the rhino population in Africa has dwindled from over 100,000 to fewer than 27,000 in the past 100 years, and the ongoing threat of poaching has led to the extinction of certain subspecies. The conservation efforts documented in the series aim at rescuing the rhino from extinction.

The first episode of the series introduces Pietersen and Wright and sheds light on the challenges they're up against. The show goes on to explore the rhino poaching epidemic and how it has affected Africa's wildlife conservation efforts.

As the episodes progress, viewers discover the various strategies employed by conservationists to curb rhino poaching. From breeding programs to monitoring and surveillance systems, the series delves into the different methods of conservation with a focus on finding a viable solution to the crisis.

The hosts deem the use of drones, helicopters, foot patrols as well as awareness and education initiatives as some of the means to achieve their goal. Additionally, they highlight community engagements as one of the most effective conservation methods.

The value people within communities attach to wildlife is a critical element of successful conservation. The show highlights the importance of creating partnerships with local communities and empowering them to take ownership of conservation initiatives.

The series also showcases the relationship between back-to-nature tourism and conservation. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the tourism industry, a vital source of conservation funding, being hard-hit. However, the hosts and experts reveal how businesses in the sector are working to revive the industry without compromising conservation efforts.

Pietersen and Wright's enthusiasm and respect for the rhinos, together with their combined experience in different niches, create an engaging and emotionally charged series. The duo brings out both the gravity of the situation and a sense of hope that effective conservation strategies exist.

"Save This Rhino" from Outside TV Features is a blend of entertainment and education series that will inspire viewers to take a more active role in conservation efforts. The show drives the message that the rhino's survival rests on the goodwill and commitment of society at large. Each episode features interviews with conservationists, rangers, and community members, all of whom share their insight into the challenges faced by African countries in their efforts to save rhinos.

In conclusion, "Save This Rhino" from Outside TV Features is a must-watch series that takes the audience on a journey filled with fascinating facts, sobering realities and hope for a better world. Through the hosts' passion and expertise, the show provides an eye-opening look at the state of conservation in Africa and the measures being taken to save rhinos from extinction.

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1. Part 1
April 21, 2019
Kevin Pietersen (KP) invites Matt Wright to South Africa, to visit the Kruger National Park area, and show him the state of play and understand the world of poaching. They will meet baby Arthur, who lost his mum to poaching alongside many other baby rhinos who suffered the same fate. What becomes blatantly obvious is that the problem is challenging and solutions convoluted.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 21, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    9.4  (13)