A rhino species on the brink of extinction might have new life, thanks to a novel approach to a time-tested reproductive procedure.
Rebooting Rhinos with Frozen Sperm and IVF
The last male northern white rhino has died, but advances in IVF tech may revive the species.
By Mark Barna
Jan 1, 2019 6:00 PMJan 3, 2020 11:24 PM
Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, had an armored guard detail. (Credit: Georgina Goodwin/Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
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