Photo by amivitale | A black rhino rests beneath a rainbow at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. In 1993, Ol Pejeta was home to just 20 black rhinos. Through dedicated breeding programs and rigorous anti-poaching work, their numbers have surged to more than 165 today. Kenya's black rhinos, once on the brink of extinction, have made a remarkable recovery over the past three decades. From a population of 240 in 1984, numbers have soared above a thousand thanks to the collaborative efforts of communities, government agencies, and conservation organizations. This success, however, has introduced a new challenge: overcrowding in existing sanctuaries. To address this, the Kenya Wildlife Service translocated 21 eastern black rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia County. Loisaba, which has not had rhinos for 50 years because of past poaching, now boasts top-notch security and has dedicated nearly half its 58,000 acres to providing a new home for these majestic creatures. This operation not ...