Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni)

Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is one of the world's most critically endangered species, with only two surviving females remaining as of 2024. Once roaming Central Africa, this subspecies was decimated by poaching for its horn and habitat loss. Conservation efforts, including advanced reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), offer fragile hope for its survival. Scientists are racing against time to preserve its genetic material and potentially revive the population. A tragic symbol of human-driven extinction, the Northern White Rhino underscores the urgent need for global wildlife protection. Its plight highlights the devastating consequences of illegal wildlife trade.