The Last Northern White Rhinos
Legacy of Hope: The Last Northern White Rhinos
Northern White Rhino
The Horn Is The Rhino Achilles Heel
A Glimpse into the Lives of the Last Northern White Rhinos
In the heart of Africa, two extraordinary animals carry the full weight of their species’ survival. Najin and Fatu, the last remaining northern white rhinos on Earth, stand as both living history and fragile hope. Photographed at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, these black and white fine art prints are not simply records of rare animals; they are intimate documents of endurance, loss, and responsibility.
Captured by award-winning wildlife photographer Peter Delaney, this body of work invites the viewer to look beyond rarity and into presence. These portraits ask us to slow down, to witness, and to reflect on what it means to protect life when only two remain.
"The Last Northern White Rhinos" video of behind the scenes
The Horn, The Rhino’s Achilles Heel
The horn that defines a rhino’s silhouette has also shaped its fate. Decades of poaching driven by myth and greed reduced the northern white rhino population from thousands to extinction in the wild. Today, Najin and Fatu survive only because of constant human protection.
Their story is a stark reminder of how quickly abundance can vanish, and how urgently conservation must be acted upon before survival becomes preservation.
Najin
Last of Her kind
A Fight Against Time
Both Najin and Fatu are females, and both are unable to carry calves. Yet their story has not ended. Scientists and conservationists from around the world have united in one of the most ambitious conservation efforts ever attempted.
Genetic material from the last male has been preserved. Eggs from Najin and Fatu have been carefully collected. More than 30 embryos have already been created, each representing a possible future for the species. A southern white rhino has recently been selected as a surrogate, offering a narrow but profound pathway back from extinction.
This is conservation operating at its very limits, where science and hope intersect.
Najin, A Portrait of Survival
Standing quietly within a protected enclosure, Najin moves with a dignity shaped by age, history, and restraint. Under the watchful presence of dedicated rangers, she roams safely, yet her world is bounded.
Peter Delaney’s portraits of Najin do not seek drama. Instead, they reveal something far more powerful, stillness. Her presence speaks of resilience rather than force, and of survival carried forward through care rather than freedom.
Northern White Rhino
The Tail End
Capturing Their Essence in Fine Art
These black and white wildlife prints are crafted to honour the gravity of their subjects. Every image is carefully processed to preserve tonal subtlety, texture, and emotional depth.
Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag, each unframed fine art print offers museum-grade longevity and exceptional detail. Canvas and acrylic glass prints are available as ready-to-hang options, created to the same archival fine art standards.
Free worldwide shipping is included for collectors around the globe.
Northern White Rhino
Rhino Ears Can Swivel In Opposite Directions At The Same Time To Help Them Hear What's Going On Around Them
The Artistic Process
From the moment of capture in Kenya to the final printed artwork, each step of the process is handled with precision and restraint. The aim is never spectacle, but honesty. These images exist to foster connection, not consumption.
Black and white removes distraction, allowing the viewer to engage directly with form, texture, and expression. In doing so, the photographs become quiet spaces for reflection.
Owning a Piece of This Legacy
To own one of these fine art prints is to hold a visual chapter of conservation history. Each artwork stands as a reminder of what remains, and of what is still worth fighting for.
May these prints serve not only as beautiful objects, but as lasting witnesses to Najin and Fatu, and as a call to preserve what fragile hope still survives.
Author Peter Delaney
