Meet the Heroes Who Protect the Last Northern White Rhinos in the World

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

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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.
Want to thank the rangers for their passionate work? Visit Elephants United for Wildlife here: elephants.unitedforwildlife.org/
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@NatGeo 6 жыл бұрын

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

@delt2743 6 жыл бұрын

National Geographic Wow thank you to these rangers caretakers and all involved. I've seen a picture of a dead rhino with its horn cut off with a chainsaw a few years ago. Still makes me sad and sick thinking about it. This video makes my heart sing happy.

@NatGeo 6 жыл бұрын

We're so happy you enjoyed this video! The hunting of rhinos is incredibly sad, but we are so grateful for these rangers who are protecting them.

@jrewing1512 6 жыл бұрын

Their selflessness and nobility will never go unnoticed. God Bless Them.

@josecanas6532 6 жыл бұрын

National Geographic Do they Know the Wae 😂

@lynnmeer4835 6 жыл бұрын

Give him a dog or companion that's all he needs

@royse4267 6 жыл бұрын

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

@QUARTERMASTEREMI6 5 жыл бұрын

+Roy Se Amen to them! May these heroes always be.

@Fadedecho1 5 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

@donsorenoelchapogringo1182 4 жыл бұрын

They are true heroes!

@jonahmunene646 6 жыл бұрын

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

@qumbermurtaza9186 4 жыл бұрын

How he or she died

@megaedwin2363 4 жыл бұрын

@@qumbermurtaza9186 Age

@6oooo 3 жыл бұрын

*_R. I. P Great Sudan_* 🤲🏻🙏🏻

@Randomname235 3 жыл бұрын

@iiaubs yes it’s the last male

@3ssayfol368 3 жыл бұрын

😓Yep thats true

@andrewbechtel 6 жыл бұрын

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

@josphatwaruingi1606 3 жыл бұрын

True

@rubikhilnani838 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@Joer245 6 жыл бұрын

I wish my taxes would help these people instead of feeding a corrupt government

@donaldtrump8726 6 жыл бұрын

Joer245 wich govermant

@DrVein 6 жыл бұрын

So it's settled then, taxes we're required to pay aren't going to these animals so nothing will.

@illustriousmonster 6 жыл бұрын

Joer245 You think the money that you pay goes to our government? No. Most of it goes to Israel.

@terrellwilson251 6 жыл бұрын

Donald Trump 90 percent of the world governments.

@vigneshanand3348 6 жыл бұрын

This govt is even worse then the one you are paying to

@ki-shadaimyo160 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you to all those Heroes. We need You.

@Roman-ww4ny 6 жыл бұрын

Lenni Right*?

@keanujames5544 5 жыл бұрын

Chinese people should eat their own nails to cure cancer to prevent poaching for horns

@nudablrk7678 6 жыл бұрын

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

@gadgetguy5887 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@bridge4 4 жыл бұрын

Hats off to these amazing people!!

@mitra7195 6 жыл бұрын

Jeez these guys are modern day heros

@Anonymoose 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@AssertiveStrikes 6 жыл бұрын

Anonymoose get ur grammar fixed

@dotdankory 6 жыл бұрын

666likes

@boysaprodigy5262 5 жыл бұрын

AssertiveStrikes what did you get out of that

@MakinaSatanica 4 жыл бұрын

@@boysaprodigy5262 they may be the only hope of* these animals

@ladenemayville5468 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@abhaygupta9696 4 жыл бұрын

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....

@Trund27 3 жыл бұрын

Abhay Gupta Yes - all of this!!!

@GjaP_242 3 жыл бұрын

2:13

@fadel_rama 6 жыл бұрын

Heroes not wear cape, they walking on savana with rhino.

@lasotahir3109 4 жыл бұрын

Savanah*

@micahdiazoni189 4 жыл бұрын

@@lasotahir3109 Maybe that is how he/she says it in their language.

@dhruvjoshi8744 4 жыл бұрын

2:24" now he is growing to be a big boy, it brings me so much joy " PoetRanger

@miranmiran1293 13 күн бұрын

And now...

@JRR31984 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nightmare42069_ 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda rude of you to say you people

@janseldkingj.2511 3 жыл бұрын

Nightmare how is it rude if we are people?

@arjunjayakumar8124 6 жыл бұрын

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

@letsresethumanity1983 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@joannerodgers1323 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@AAfonu 5 жыл бұрын

These Rangers have my HIGHEST RESPECT.

@marjaalbano7254 6 жыл бұрын

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

@NatGeo 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, these three northern white rhinoceros are definitely #worthmorealive

@Rosa-wk9yj 6 жыл бұрын

This made me cry...

@mfjdv2020 6 жыл бұрын

me too ...

@ahunt8992 4 жыл бұрын

Its sad that a year after this was made, they're now extinct

@kondekinoe9337 4 жыл бұрын

Only two females left.

@CC-nz2ox 4 жыл бұрын

Actually there is still hope. Scientist are trying to fertilize the eggs with the frozen rhino sperm taken right before the Male died.

@kondekinoe9337 4 жыл бұрын

@@CC-nz2ox Is it the one male that called SUDAN??

@AuthenticDesire 4 жыл бұрын

A Hunt they aren’t, they saved male North African rhino sperm and were able to get 10 North African rhino eggs from the last two females let. They are saving them as we speak.

@natalia-mn3li 4 жыл бұрын

we'll see what happens with the fertilize egg in a couple months now, let's not loose hope

@maureenbernhardt1934 5 жыл бұрын

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

@debrahubbs3806 6 жыл бұрын

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

@sanatkalia5607 6 жыл бұрын

Sometime I feel ashamed for being a part of human race that for our selfish nature we destory our mother nature. But when I see some one doing something to protect the mother nature I feel proud.

@willb1609 6 жыл бұрын

The human race can be a bunch of idiots but I agree these people are beautiful

@divyasrirajyala6517 4 жыл бұрын

We all should do our very best to make the world a better place

@user-pj8di2bm8l 4 жыл бұрын

Yes we could do so much to help the environment yet we kill it :(

@lorenzolobina4189 4 жыл бұрын

we are not a race but a species

@user-pj8di2bm8l 4 жыл бұрын

@@lorenzolobina4189 yes we are equal to every animal, plant, and insect

@chakamucha4596 4 ай бұрын

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

@khoirommilton9816 6 жыл бұрын

I hope one day i can help them in a big scale,with something that can change the life of the animals and the rangers.I have so much love for the animals and nothing but the utmost respect for those who safeguard it.

@codnerd1234 6 жыл бұрын

Proud to be Kenyan much love from Canada

@techmaniac43 6 жыл бұрын

I could not imagine see a future generation without these beautiful animals :'(... We need to save this specie....i don't want to see it extinct.

@gregwolf1 6 жыл бұрын

The last one died recently so... here you go you saw it extinct

@samoandemigod1210 6 жыл бұрын

GregWolf theres another one in this video

@IWU447 6 жыл бұрын

GregWolf isn't it just the last male tho? I heard there are only 2 females left and they will try to use this thing to make them have babies.

@konwar7691 Жыл бұрын

2:10 may god bless them, cutest part of this video

@Fadedecho1 5 жыл бұрын

Everyday i see comments listen to nonsense about debates on animal abuses / poaching / hunting.. Etc... There Is a huge difference in people in the world.. Some have heart some don't. Some have feelings some don't. Some love animals beyond their soul. Some careless. And debates go on. Animal abuse goes on. But for me i could never ever accept any explanation about them issues. As there is none. All of us were put on this planet for reason. Even the animals. BALANCE!! And we destroy all of the good. Excuses are plentiful... So my HEART and PRAYERS go out to these and ALL RANGERS. There is a huge threat to their lives daily.. The love they show is enormous. Anyone who puts life on the line for another KUDOS!!! I truly hope all these rangers get to read these comments so they know how appreciated they truly are... And so SPECIAL!!! Thank you for showing us this clip... It's deeply deserving to know who these boyz are!!! Recognition!!! 🙏✌👍🙏

@TNGURL08 6 жыл бұрын

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

@solodiamante 6 жыл бұрын

My deepest respect to all these real heroes, what they do is priceless.

@katieg.theibert1519 6 жыл бұрын

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

@true4623 4 жыл бұрын

God bless the men who risk their lives everyday.

@MissKellyBean 6 жыл бұрын

These fellows are amazing. I'm sorry that this job has to exist, but I'm so SO glad that people are doing it. Bless you, animal warriors!

@tubox78 6 жыл бұрын

A huge respect n love from India...God bless

@savannah5537 4 жыл бұрын

Why doesn’t stuff like this have tons of views 😔

@d_skrilla6479 4 жыл бұрын

dis myaccount because 2019

@yosif7799 4 жыл бұрын

dis myaccount because people don't care and that's the main reason why they got threatened by extension

@camillestorm740 6 жыл бұрын

my beautiful country of Kenya

@tonynagy2042 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Guys for looking after the Rhino's..... You Guys are real Hero's, and the day will come when you will get 'Wings' in Heaven.... Dankie...Dankie !!!

@k.w.9392 6 жыл бұрын

Tony Nagy he died bro

@tonynagy2042 6 жыл бұрын

Greetings kobe kobe.... Yes, i am aware Sudan died of old age, i've pretty much watched all the vids on Sudan/commented.... It breaks my heart. I am going to get a large Rhino stencil sticker to put on my truck in his memory. People get skin tattoo's, I'm going to make a 'Truck Tattoo'. If anyone wants to market/run with this idea, please go ahead, but please start with a Rhino Tattoo. I hope you make millions!!!.... Cheers Eh!

@youcantalwaysgetwhatyouwan6687 6 жыл бұрын

God Bless these Heroes

@alyismailismail1566 3 жыл бұрын

Such a Real Hero's They are , Thanks a Lot All of Them From Faridpur , Bangladesh .

@christophersbarounis8473 3 жыл бұрын

give these men nobel prizes RIGHT NOW

@aidankeith4620 6 жыл бұрын

Damn that’s deep I’m inspired to help Those guys on there journey and I’m sad too see my counties animals die it just hurts to see depression in our animals because of our doings and I’m not trying to be like every other person who says this. Future gen (if this carries on)will never see the happiness these animals bring to earth regardless of just one species but for all and for all you people who haven’t been to Africa i encourage you to do so before it’s all over

@NatGeo 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! That's why it's important we be the voice for these animals. Thank you for your support!

@Adcmd19 6 жыл бұрын

these are the real heroes out there. hats off to these men, good on them, much respect

@sabakerdikoshvili8909 3 жыл бұрын

Kenya is the number one country to be visited for me. Long live Africa! Greetings from the Country of Georgia!

@guanabacoacoa8748 4 жыл бұрын

Respect to the people of this country for the care and protection of this beutiful animals!

@XnicluckX 6 жыл бұрын

I started crying. The amount of love and compassion just makes me turn into a mushball

@mars8254 6 жыл бұрын

This is pretty awesome. You can feel the chemistry they have with the rhinos. These guys have an extremely hard job to do and they know it but they love it, thank you

@mikeoxlong2300 6 жыл бұрын

I have respect for these rangers!

@Pecksman01 4 жыл бұрын

The sad thing about this, is that we people doesn't treasure what we have until there's nothing left

@kerry-annpeters885 2 жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself I do respect the animals that we share this earth with I have got more respect for animals then I do for people No-one has the right to make any species go extinct period...

@blackairforceenergy5652 2 жыл бұрын

@@kerry-annpeters885 this comment was made a year ago do u expect something

@papillonnomad5985 6 жыл бұрын

I want to go there and contribute because it's a really sad situation and it's not only happening in Kenya but all over the world, humans can't stop killing animals and harm them until their extinction it's just a cruel reality. They are completely heroes in my personal opinion

@NatGeo 6 жыл бұрын

Helping preserve nature and animals is truly a noble effort, and we applaud you!

@ArturoRamirez-ef5jg 6 жыл бұрын

National Geographic how can someone who's got skills attribute to the contribution of this cause in keeping the rhinos safe? What standard or qualifications one must meet?

@anduialvarado946 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Sudan 😭😭

@Ma-pw1so 6 жыл бұрын

this made my day. I m glad that in today's world people like them exist. so touching, I used to watch geographic video's of this animal and always ask my grandad and wondered why they have that horn on their nose. and now seeing that that animal is endangered, is really heartbreaking.

@dancelifevarsha4109 4 жыл бұрын

A perfect example of humanity. May God bless them.

@mrcoco2360 6 жыл бұрын

So very proud of each and everyone of you blokes who look after the animals, THANK YOU

@doakley3900 6 жыл бұрын

God Bless and Cover them ALL! I Love Animals so much! God bless them.

@TheNishaSmiles 3 жыл бұрын

This makes my heart heavy to realize in the world full of ungratefulness and cruelty there is a also gratefulness and love. Salute to every human out there who works to sweat to save every kind not just mankind. You guys are superhero.

@darking-rayleigh 6 жыл бұрын

These guys are the real heroes of our generation

@boyansanchez 6 жыл бұрын

Bless these guys ❤

@ChefRafi 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your service. Stop the poaching!!

@user-mh9dx7nz2r 4 жыл бұрын

Some of them have too. Can't get jobs, little crops. Chinese offer them a way to save their families.

@nurnikmanabdkadir3118 6 жыл бұрын

No matters how bad or corrupt our world is, this few brave man's gave's faith on our humanity..👏

@WeAreSoneAndFX 6 жыл бұрын

have you ever cried because of such a beauty and bravery? human and animals are beautiful.

@RishikeshPopalkar20 6 жыл бұрын

You are real heros guys i salute you☺😙😢

@Ihaveadashcam 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou you are a person,you are a hero and this world needs to become like you guys.Thank you for making these animals life possible,I am sure even the animals know it too.

@taigaglade2003 6 жыл бұрын

These soilders, I salute you. You are not rangers, You are not warriors... You are LIFE, You are ANGELS, You are HOPE. God bless every single one of you. You will be guided by the one true love!

@RU-ei7bc 4 жыл бұрын

Rhino and Elephants are so friendly.Look adorable animals.God bless you to save their lives.

@andresgarcia2586 6 жыл бұрын

i give them my respect. They are out true heroes.

@jhuztein1125 6 жыл бұрын

The real beauty of humanity is right here.

@aal161 5 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy to think these people would die for those animals. True heroes of the Earth, God bless them.

@karmayes9520 4 жыл бұрын

Great respect to them.. Hope that scientist will bring back those creatures...

@erintreez 4 жыл бұрын

We need more people with heart like these wildlife protectors. They have the right spirit; we are care takers of our planet, unique in the universe. We search for other life sustaining planets, yet we're struggling to sustain the one we live on.....

@derrickmonster7978 4 жыл бұрын

Proud to be a ranger we are the voices of wildlife and environment

@RamirezHD 6 жыл бұрын

Respect. Rangers.

@GrumpyYank26 3 жыл бұрын

These are brave devoted men. I feel enormously grateful to them. xxxxoooo. Pacific northwest, usa

@redredemption9349 6 жыл бұрын

These guys are awesome 👏rhinos are cute beautiful animals god is great 👍

@8ievaieva8 6 жыл бұрын

These men are heroes!!! Stay safe, guys!

@ranidewi8188 6 жыл бұрын

They r trully hero...I thank u to save rhinos, animals in your country..respect from Indonesia

@layahails9655 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what beautiful men trying to save , educate their people about saving their lifes and the benefits. While in danger ing their own life.

@MichaelNNguyen 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. 🙏🏻

@kitgarchow 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of monster dislikes a video like this?

@brainstorm-vf3be 6 жыл бұрын

Poachers. :(

@vishnu108hari 6 жыл бұрын

Sameer dont compare animals with trees ....

@vice2181 6 жыл бұрын

😂 and Chinese

@tarunsuthar3282 6 жыл бұрын

Because i came here to see a raino die

@ansh6370 5 жыл бұрын

@@pingukutepro It's China not the whole of Asia.

@juruheightsgatedcommunitya9990 6 жыл бұрын

My utmost salute & respect for these rangers in protecting these animals. May God protect and bless in everything they do! Amen!

@captainbatatatv5609 4 жыл бұрын

This guys blow my mind with their true words of humanity...... Love my Africa

@sourabhchakraborty4853 6 жыл бұрын

Thank u guys protecting our rhinos. This world is ours we need to protect it. Sad to hear about Sudan. But u people are our hope. we can do it.

@GreatPlays 6 жыл бұрын

thats awesome

@aidanstorey6205 4 жыл бұрын

Bless these heroes. They deserve the world

@gallente4TW 3 жыл бұрын

The way these gentlemen talk about their animals isn't something we are used to hearing. Usually we only see them as part of a video. In the background. Without context. So to listen to them and hear their genuine love, admiration and respect for their charges is wonderful. I would watch an entire movies worth of film just to learn more about their lives. Truly dedicated, brave and impressive people.

@Hugothester 6 жыл бұрын

Last one died today, so much money spent on weapons and not a single penny left to save a species...

@miningaddict3279 6 жыл бұрын

Not a single penny? With all due respect that is false, there are scientists working around the clock to save the species from extinction as we speak, it began long before sudan's death.

@madkhilla22 6 жыл бұрын

hugothester rip. We people really took it for granted

@debaterofeverythingpresent2775 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you China

@feroseazeezibrahim286 6 жыл бұрын

I think there is a male calf left..which is shown in the video

@debaterofeverythingpresent2775 6 жыл бұрын

Box Addict Can you please start with yourself, bye 🖑🖕

@louisalbertserrano5672 6 жыл бұрын

Srsly dislike? Those dislikes are the poachers

@Deontjie 4 жыл бұрын

Go and Google bush meat. Tons of poached animals (even roadkill) is smuggled out of Africa to London to feed the superstitious believes of Africans. Most of these animals are poached by these heroic innocent looking warders. Sad, but true.

@thatsmadcrazy8953 4 жыл бұрын

@@Deontjie that's a load of bs and false news

@Spadvop 4 жыл бұрын

Deon Van der Westhuizen You realize people can have Ebola.