The Future

There is widespread acknowledgement within the scientific community that the climate of Africa has been changing as stated in the programme.  We accept the evidence for 3.5 degrees increase is disputable and the commentary should have reflected that, therefore the line is being removed from the episode repeat (10 February) and the iPlayer version replaced.

Lions are the second largest of the 'big cats' after the tiger and are the most social, with related females living together in prides and males forming coalitions.

Some useful related links:

• The Lion Guardians
• The Big Life Foundation
• Panthera
• Born Free Foundation
• Living with Lions
• Kenya Wildlife Trust

The black rhinoceros, also known as the hook-lipped rhinoceros, is the best known of the five living rhinoceros species, with its aggressive reputation and highly publicised international conservation drive. Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colour varies from brown to grey.

Here are some related links:

• Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
• Northern Rangelands Trust
• Rhino Resource Center

The mountain gorilla is one of the three subspecies of the eastern gorilla. Gorillas are the world's largest primates and are gentle giants that have strong family ties.

Some useful links:

• 4 Apes
• The Gorilla Organization

The African elephant is the largest living terrestrial mammal, with the largest recorded individual reaching four metres at the shoulder and weighing 10 tonnes!

Some useful links:

• Amboseli Trust for Elephants
• Tusk Trust

The green sea turtle is one of the largest and most widespread of all the marine turtles. They are named so for the green colour of their fat and connective tissues.

Related link:

• The Kenya Sea Turtle Conservation Committee (KESCOM)