5. It follows the first animal to ever revert from its extinct-in-the-wild status
The most fascinating animal for director Johnson was the Arabian oryx. It was the first animal to revert to vulnerable status after going extinct in the wild in the 1970s. Through rescue efforts in zoos and private reserves around the world, the Arabian oryx was reintroduced into its natural habitat in 1980. “To be able to see that animal in its natural environment, that was a real thrill and very exciting,” said Johnson.