During the past century, the rhinos of Africa and Asia have been pushed out of their habitats and hunted nearly to extinction for their horns, which are believed — erroneously — to possess healing properties. Now, thanks to the efforts of conservationists and scientists, the rhinos are on their way back. Watch a preview of the show.

Interactive Rhino Timeline

Follow the evolution of the rhino, from it’s origins 50 million years ago, to its near-extinction today. Go to timeline…

What’s Happening to Emi and Suci?

After you watch Nature’s “Rhinoceros,” which airs Sunday, May 18 at 8pm on Thirteen, you may be wondering how Emi the Sumatran rhino is faring during her third historic pregnancy, as she’s a few months shy of delivery. Emi gave birth to the first Sumatran rhino ever to be born in captivity in September 2001 (a 72.6-pound male calf named Andalas), and the second (the female Suci, born July 2004). Read more…

Rhino Horn Use — Fact vs. Fiction

All five of the world’s diverse species of rhinoceros have been brought to the edge of extinction because of human appetite for their distinctive horns. The horns have been prized for tens of centuries for their beautiful translucent color when carved, and their supposed healing properties. Read more…

Behind the Scenes

Wildlife filmmaker Nigel Marven has been producing nature films for more than two decades and working in front of the camera for nearly 10 years. Read an interview with the filmmaker…

“Rhinoceros” airs Sunday, May 18 at 8pm on Thirteen. To see video clips from past episodes, and to find out what’s coming up, visit Nature online.