Tom Hardy investigates the poaching of rhinos and elephants

Hollywood superstar and animal lover Tom Hardy travels across Africa to uncover the dark reality of the illegal poaching of rhinos and elephants. The slaughter of these beasts could lead to extinction if more is not done to stop the trade in rhino horns and ivory.

Tom meets various people involved in anti-poaching missions who hope to give these majestic animals a future.

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