The Future

There is widespread acknowledgement within the scientific community that the climate of Africa has been changing as stated in the programme.  We accept the evidence for 3.5 degrees increase is disputable and the commentary should have reflected that, therefore the line is being removed from the episode repeat (10 February) and the iPlayer version replaced.

The black rhinoceros, also known as the hook-lipped rhinoceros, is the best known of the five living rhinoceros species, with its aggressive reputation and highly publicised international conservation drive. Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colour varies from brown to grey.

Here are some related links:

• Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
• Northern Rangelands Trust
• Rhino Resource Center

The African elephant is the largest living terrestrial mammal, with the largest recorded individual reaching four metres at the shoulder and weighing 10 tonnes!

Some useful links:

• Amboseli Trust for Elephants
• Tusk Trust