CLEAN : Kenya conservationists hoping IVF can save Northern White Rhino

The video discusses the critical situation of northern white rhinos, focusing on the last male, Sudan, and the challenges in conserving the species. It highlights the use of artificial reproductive techniques, such as in vitro fertilization, to save the species. The process involves developing new techniques to extract and fertilize eggs, creating embryos, and using surrogate southern white rhinos. The conservation effort is a long-term program estimated to take 10-15 years and cost $9-10 million.

What is the current status of the northern white rhino population?

• There are many males and females left.

• Sudan is the last male, and the remaining females are infertile.

• The population is thriving in the wild.

• There are no northern white rhinos left.

What reproductive technique is being considered to save the northern white rhinos?

• Cloning

• Natural breeding

• In vitro fertilization

• Cross-breeding with other species

In which species has in vitro fertilization been commonly practiced?

• In all animal species

• Only in wild animals

• In humans and domestic livestock

• Only in humans

What is one of the main challenges in implementing IVF for rhinos?

• Difficulty in maturing rhino eggs

• Rhinos are too aggressive

• No available rhino semen

• Lack of technology

What is the estimated cost and timeline for the northern white rhino recovery program?

• $1 million over 5 years

• $20 million over 2 years

• $5 million over 20 years

• $9 to $10 million over 10 to 15 years