Scientists Have Created 2 Northern White Rhino Embryos

Scientists Have Created 2 Northern White Rhino Embryos

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The video discusses the critical status of the northern white rhino, with only two females left after the death of the last male, Sudan, in 2018. Scientists have made a breakthrough by collecting and fertilizing eggs from these females using sperm from deceased males. However, since the females cannot carry pregnancies, the embryos will need surrogate mothers. Despite this progress, the species faces significant threats, particularly from poaching due to the demand for rhino horns in Asia. All five rhino species are considered threatened, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.

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