The Black Rhinoceros is a critically endangered species. The Eastern Salient of the Aberdare National Park, which covers an area of 120 km², is home to the highest population of Black Rhino in the park. Poaching was the main threat to that population in the past. Today, a team of rangers is on duty in the Eastern Salient to secure the remaining Black Rhino population from the threat of poaching. Consequently, poaching incidents have reduced significantly. Critically important is intelligence gathering to address threats before they impact black rhinos as well as desnaring operations, which are conducted on a daily basis.
