Saving a Species: Two northern white rhino embryos created by scientists September 12, 2019 The world is another step closer to test tube rhinos. And with only two northern white rhinos left in the world — and both… Continue Reading
Test Tube Rhino: Scientists successfully transfer embryo in an effort to save a species June 26, 2019 It’s a scientific first for endangered species, but it’s far from a panacea. Researchers announced Tuesday they have successfully transferred an embryo into the… Continue Reading
RIP Sudan: World’s last male northern white rhino has passed away March 20, 2018 It’s the news no one wanted to hear. The world’s last male northern white rhino has died. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya announced… Continue Reading
World’s only male northern white rhino is recovering from devastating illness March 9, 2018 Good news for the world following Sudan’s progress. The 45-year-old northern white Rhino — the last male of his kind on Earth — appears… Continue Reading
Veterinarians work to save the world’s only male northern white rhino March 1, 2018 Sudan is 45 years old. An advanced age for a northern white rhino. His health made worse when an infection took hold of his… Continue Reading
Death of northern white rhino in San Diego leaves only three on the planet November 22, 2015 In truth, her health had been failing for months. Despite being in and out of veterinary care, Nola had always bounced back. But a… Continue Reading
Conservation: Southern white rhinos plucked from South Africa to become surrogate mothers in San Diego November 9, 2015 Six southern white rhinos are now settling in at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after an epic journey from South Africa to take part… Continue Reading
Devastating loss: The world mourns the death of another northern white rhino July 30, 2015 And then there were four. Nabiré, one of the last five northern white rhinos left in the world, has died. She was born at… Continue Reading
One of world’s last white rhinos sick, under veterinary care December 30, 2014 UPDATE: Jan. 5, 2015 “We’re happy to report that Nola is improving and appears to be feeling better,” according to the San Diego Zoo… Continue Reading
Elephant calf rescued from swollen river in Kenya May 21, 2014 A guest at an African safari captured some incredible video of an elephant calf nearly swept away by the engorged Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya…. Continue Reading