For the first time in 25 years, Kenya has released black rhinos that were bred in captivity back into the wild. It is part of an action plan to restore wildlife in Africa.
The black rhinoceros was pervasive in Kenya back in the 70s when they numbered over 20.000. But today, the numbers have plummeted to as little as 500. The decline can be attributed to excessive poaching as well as encroachment on the animal's habitat.
But the Kenya Wildlife Service took the responsibility of breeding a select number under protection and is now returning them to the wild. If the project proves successful, it will be pursued with other endangered species.
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