At first glance, the strength and size of the Black Rhino may make it seem impervious to danger – but the numbers of this majestic species have drastically declined. By the end of 2001, it was believed that only 3100 black rhinos remained in all of Africa. The reasons for this are many; illegal demand of the black rhinos horn continues to be a major threat facing the species, as well as a lack of sufficiently focused law enforcement.

First in a series on Julie Scardina's recent trip to Africa