The Daily The Sunday Read: 'A Mother and Daughter at the End'
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Jan 10, 2021 
Sam Anderson, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, dives into the poignant story of the last two northern white rhinos, Najin and Fatu. He explores the deep emotional bonds between these magnificent creatures and their human caretakers, shedding light on conservation struggles. Heartbreaking tales of loss, like Sudan, the last male rhino, highlight the urgent need for action. Innovative reproductive technologies and heartwarming moments, such as the rhinos taking a synchronized nap, showcase the fragility yet beauty of life amid extinction.
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The Last Rhinos
- Sam Anderson, feeling hopeless about the world, learned about the functionally extinct northern white rhinos.
- Driven by an urge to see them, he traveled to Kenya to spend a week observing the last two females, Najin and Fatu.
Finding Joy in Doom
- Despite their tragic story, the rhinos' simple existence and daily rituals brought Anderson unexpected joy.
- Witnessing their contentment shifted his perspective on life's big questions and small pleasures.
Sudan's Death
- Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, died surrounded by his caretakers in 2018.
- His death marked a critical point in the species' decline towards extinction.