Wildlife Conservation United Kingdom Project #55115

You Can Help Save a Species!

by Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Project Report | Jul 29, 2026
Hope and Persistance

By Leah Crabtree | Project Leader

Behind the scenes at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and in laboratories across the world, our dedicated team of scientists, rangers, and caretakers are working tirelessly every single day.

First, the good news from the field! At the beginning of this year, the team successfully completed another gentle egg collection with Fatu.

Thanks to the incredible skill of the team, we successfully created one new embryo meaning we now have 39 northern white rhino embryos safely preserved in frozen storage. Because natural breeding is no longer possible for this subspecies, this growing bank of embryos represents our genetic safety net.

Saving a species through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in rhinos has never been done before in human history - every single step is a brand-new learning curve.

Late last year, the expert team conducted three embryo transfers using Southern White Rhino surrogates. Sadly, none of these attempts resulted in a long-term pregnancy. While news like this is tough to digest, it is a natural part of pioneering ground-breaking medicine.

Every setback teaches us valuable lessons that bring us one step closer to a healthy calf.You aren't just funding a scientific project—you are funding a project hat could save countless other species on the edge of extinction in the decades to come.

Thank you for standing with Fatu, Najin, and our international team on the ground. We couldn't do this without your support!

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Apr 8, 2026
The Vital Work Of Consistency

By Leah Crabtree | Project Leader

Dec 15, 2025
A Heartfelt Thank You

By Leah Crabtree | Project Leader

As 2025 draws to a close, we are writing to you with an update and a heartfelt thank you. The progress we seek the birth of a Northern White Rhino calf—is a long-term scientific and conservation endeavor. However, the consistent support you provide is the lifeblood of this effort, ensuring that every day we are one step closer to our goal.

Thank you for your tireless commitment throughout 2025 - your generosity has been essential in navigating the global challenges and maintaining the rigorous standards required to save this species.

While the world watches for the next scientific milestone, your donations are focused on the essential, daily work that makes any future success possible. Every contribution helps us maintain the 24/7 safety and comprehensive care of Najin and Fatu.

Here is what your funding achieved this past year on Ol Pejeta Conservancy:

Dedicated Ranger Protection: Your support ensured we provided full salaries, advanced training, and crucial new equipment for the highly-skilled, armed anti-poaching team. This continuous, round-the-clock protection is an important factor in guaranteeing the safety of the last two northern white rhinos.
Sustained Veterinary Care: In 2025, we maintained a dedicated supply of veterinary medicines and ensured continuous staff expertise for immediate and routine health monitoring. Because of you, Najin and Fatu’s sustained health remained our top operational priority throughout the year.
Readiness for the Future: Your support helped maintain the operational readiness for the entire Ol Pejeta infrastructure, which is essential for the next steps.

The world's first successful IVF rhino pregnancy in September 2023 proved that our technique is viable and as we wrap up 2025, we are more committed than ever to making history.

We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and restful end to the year.

With sincere thanks and best wishes for 2026,

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy Team

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