Two of a kind: Najin and Fatu, the last northern white rhinos

The last two northern white rhinos in the world, 35 years old Najin (L) and her 24 year old daughter Fatu (R), in Ol Pejeta conservancy, Laikipia county, on February 6, 2025. [AFP]

Najin spends a lot of time by herself these days because her rebellious daughter prefers to hang out with her best friend.

This might sound like a common parental complaint, but Najin has a particularly strong argument -- she and her daughter are the only members of their species left on Earth.