Kenya’s rhinos get their ears notched for tracking and protection

In the golden grasslands of Meru County, Kenya, a team of conservationists closes in on a white rhino.

It’s a fast, focused operation.

Rhinos are darted from above, sedated safely, then surrounded. An army of vets and rangers from the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Kenya Wildlife Service then move in swiftly.

There’s…