World-first IVF breakthrough could save Northern White Rhinos from extinction

A world-first IVF pregnancy is being heralded as a breakthrough which could save a species from extinction. A new international team successfully implanted the first lab-created rhino embryo. Reportedly, there are only two Northern White Rhinos left in the world. The procedure was carried out with Southern White Rhinos, which are closely related to Northern Whites. Kenya’s Embassy in Berlin Ambassador Valerie Rugene said for the first time, “we really have the chance to save the Northern White Rhino from extinction”.