The Last Animals (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 92 min · English

Echo score 83

Starring

Batian Craig, Jacques Lusengo, Jane Kennedy, Kate Brooks, Patrick Duboscq, Paula Kahumbu

Photographer Kate Brooks turns her lens from war zones to explore the alarming crisis of poaching in Africa. The documentary follows her investigation into the slaughter of iconic animals, including the critically endangered Northern White Rhinoceros, highlighting the complex factors at play. Brooks uncovers surprising connections between wildlife crime, international terrorism, and border security. The film also celebrates the dedicated conservationists working tirelessly to protect these animals and prevent their extinction.