Scientists turn to lab techniques to save northern white rhino From AVMA Animal Health SmartBrief December 24, 2014 Only five northern white rhinoceroses remain alive after the recent death of Angalifu at the San Diego Zoo, but the animal left behind genetic material that scientists hope to use to save the species. In one possible scenario, tissue collected from Angalifu would be used to create stem cells and then sperm and eggs for fertilization and implantation in surrogate animals. Other possibilities for the rhinos and other species include using sperm and eggs to create embryos or breeding northern and southern white rhinos, although the result would be a hybrid animal. San Diego Union-Tribune (12/20)
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 22:51:19 +0000
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