Artfamcdk's wildlife Conservationists(Rhino Kennedy & Rhino Kelvin) successfully completed "SAVING THE WORLD'S LAST FEMALES NORTHERN WHITE RHINOS;#205KMS WALK FOR FATU & NAJIN) from Nairobi to Nanyuki/Ol Pejeta Conservancy(30th Aug, 2021 to 22nd Sept, 2021). The team raised over USD 4100 and donated the funds to Ol Pejeta Conservancy safeguarding it's Rhino population.
🚴♂️ Ride to Save the Northern White Rhinos! 🦏
We are excited to announce our Great Ride to raise awareness about the northern white rhinos, Fatu and Najin, the last two remaining in the entire world. This epic journey will cover 324 kilometers, starting from Nairobi on July 11 and concluding on July 26 at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
The journey begins on a momentous day, July 11, which is Najin's birthday! Born on July 11, 1989, this year marks her 35th birthday. What better way to honor her than by embarking on this crucial ride to ensure her legacy and the survival of her species?
We call upon all rhino lovers to support this great cause. Together, we can ensure a future where generations to come will enjoy the beauty of these magnificent animals.
Join us, spread the word, and let’s ride to make a difference!
#SaveTheRhinos #RideForRhinos #NajinsBirthdayRide #NorthernWhiteRhinos #GreatRide2024 #RhinoConservation
WHY RIDE TO SAVE THE NORTHERN WHITE RHINOS FROM EXTINCTION?
There are now just two northern white rhinoceros remaining in the world. Najin(born JULY 11th,1989) mother to Fatu born on 29th JUNE,2000 (both female) live under constant protection from poachers in Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Sudan (the last remaining male) died on March 19th 2018, effectively rendering the entire subspecies extinct. The northern white rhino was once abundant across Central Africa but staggering rates of illegal hunting/poaching for its horn have already led to its (almost certain) extinction in the wild.
Rhino experts are now exploring the possibility of artificial reproduction technologies, using in vitro fertilisation and southern white rhino surrogates as a way to preserve and maintain northern white rhino genes into the future. Could this subspecies be brought back from extinction? The future is uncertain and it is a race against time.
Fatu, daughter of Najin, is now the only donor left in programme aiming to implant artificially developed embryos into another more abundant rhino species.
Scientists hope to implant embryos made from the rhinos' egg cells and frozen sperm from deceased males into surrogate mothers.
So far they have 30 pure northern white rhino embryos. The team hopes to be able to deliver its first northern white rhino calf in three years and a wider population in the next two decades.
We are very optimistic that the project will succeed.
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We made a vow to save his kind, and we want you to be a part of that promise. A donation to support the IVF process will ensure that one day in the future, northern white rhinos will once again roam freely in their natural habitat. Not only that, but the extraordinary developments in IVF may help a myriad of other species, themselves teetering on the edge of extinction, receive the help they need to flourish on earth once again.
Your support will be highly appreciated.
THE ANIMALS NEED OUR HELP. WITHOUT US, WHO WILL SPEAK FOR THEM. #UNITEDFORWILDLIFE🌱🦏🦏🐘🦓🦒🐃💚💪🏾
Our goal is US$10,000, which goes to the efforts of the conservancy. Your support of Ol Pejeta Conservancy will make a world of difference.
YOU CAN DONATE ONLINE BY PAYPAL/CREDIT&DEBIT CARD.
Using MPESA
Go to the M-pesa Menu.
1.Select Pay Bill.
2.Enter Business No. 964550
3.Enter Account: ARTFAMCDK
4.Enter the Amount:Ksh XX
5.Enter your M-Pesa PIN then send.
