13/03/2024
Imagine a world where Najin and Fatu aren’t the last of their kind – where northern white rhino calves once again roam the plains of Africa.
Today, we’re launching Rhino Recovery, a crucial campaign to support our efforts towards the first northern white rhino birth since 2000.
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As you know, these two females are the last living northern white rhinos on Earth. But recent news ignited a spark of hope: scientists successfully created the world’s first rhino embryo, paving the way for a historic comeback.
The BioRescue Project successfully achieved the world’s first rhino pregnancy through embryo transfer. A southern white rhino embryo, created in-vitro from collected egg cells and s***m, was transferred to a surrogate mother on Ol Pejeta in September 2023.
Despite this milestone, unexpected challenges arose as the surrogate mother, Curra, tragically succumbed to climate change-induced flooding and dormant Clostridia bacteria spores in late November.
These setbacks, whilst heart-breaking, are viewed as opportunities for growth, reinforcing our dedication to preserving rhino species and their ecosystems. Right now, we are actively identifying new surrogate mothers for the next embryo transfer, this time with a northern white rhino embryo, marking the next phase of this critical conservation effort.
You can be part of their future and this pioneering effort to bring a species back from the brink of extinction. Every contribution propels us closer to a ground-breaking moment—the upcoming embryo implantation. Lend your support today and together, we can turn the tide of extinction and make a tangible impact on their future.
Five ways your contributions can help:
$10 could cover one bale of hay for Najin and Fatu.
$47 could help supply a patrol ranger with a medical pack filled with critical life-saving tools.
$100 could ensure a full month of veterinary care for Najin and Fatu.
$250 could support a northern white rhino caretaker’s monthly salary.
$500 could support the training of our anti-poaching dogs and their handlers.
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