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
Southern white rhino pregnant thanks to artificial insemination May 18, 2018 A southern white rhino is pregnant with a lot of help from science. Researchers at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research announced… Continue Reading
Final moments of Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, documented in photos March 21, 2018 Nearly a decade ago, Ami Vitale documented the drive to save the northern white rhino. At the time, there were eight members of the… 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
First rhino horn burn in the U.S. to occur in San Diego sends message of zero tolerance to poachers September 8, 2016 A symbolic statement against poaching will take place for the first time in the United States. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park will host… Continue Reading
Rhino at San Diego Zoo Safari Park victim of failed poaching attempt in Africa August 19, 2016 If rhinos can’t even be free from poachers in a wildlife refuge, where can they be safe? That’s the question now plaguing officials after it… 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
