Set against the majestic backdrop of Kenya’s breathtaking scenery, this program explores the life and work of Richard Leakey, world-famous archaeologist and crusader for African wildlife. In 1989, when Leakey became guardian of Kenya’s national wildlife parks, close to 3,500 elephants were being slaughtered by poachers every year and the species faced extinction in Kenya. Thanks to his many initiatives, the elephants and other wildlife once again began to flourish. The program also explores the social, economic, and political considerations in East Africa that impact the survival of the wildlife. (51 minutes)