Two weeks ago, I was granted the extraordinary privilege of stepping into the heart of Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, a refuge for the last remaining northern white rhinos on Earth. Within this sanctuary, I encountered the two remaining females, steadfast guardians of a lineage teetering on the edge of extinction.

Under the vigilant watch of dedicated rangers, these majestic creatures freely roam within a secure enclosure. Remarkably, only two females remain, both beyond the age of bearing calves. Yet, a global coalition of conservationists and scientists has kindled a spark of hope.