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Poached down 96% in a single generation - then guarded back. Numbers have doubled since 1995. Slow, stubborn, real recovery, paid for daily by rangers who stand watch.
For young readers
Black rhinos were almost all taken by poachers, but brave rangers guarded them and their numbers have doubled. They still need guarding every day.
Become their guardian
In the app, you can press and hold to take a quiet pledge for the black rhino. From that day, when good news comes about them - and it does come - it is your news too.
Stand for the black rhino. Open the app