First successful IVF impregnation could save northern white rhino
In a world first, a southern white rhinoceros has been successfully impregnated using an IVF embryo transfer. Despite the rhino dying from a bacterial infection, researchers are hopeful this breakthrough will save the nearly extinct northern white rhinos.
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00:27 This little male fetus I hold in my hand was a really emotional moment,
00:34 but it also represents a dramatic scientific breakthrough.
00:39 This is a turning point for the biorescue team because we provided evidence that every step is working.
00:46 We are extremely excited. We can work now with the Northern White Rhino embryos.
00:50 On the other side, we are extremely sad because our soul did and our Tether Bull died.
00:57 died.
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