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Remarkable stories of Kenya's celebrity animals

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Kenya's celebrity wild animals. (Courtesy)

From reality shows, documentaries, Hollywood movies, and innumerable views on YouTube to museum displays, some animals have made a mark to become Kenya's celebrity animals.

Take the fetching tale of the last two northern white rhinos on earth, and the world's first IVF rhino pregnancy that may offer hope for their already functionally extinct subspecies. Meet 34-year-old Najin and her daughter Fatu, who have gained celebrity status for their rare status.

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