We're at a crisis point: Project Rhino KZN
Project Rhino KZN says the fact that there are now just two surviving female northern white rhinos shows that global conservation efforts are at a crisis point.
The last male northern white rhino died in Kenya this week.
'Sudan' was placed under armed guard in 2015 to stop him being targeted by poachers.
He died from age related issues.
Chris Galliers from Project Rhino KZN people need to do everything they can to safeguard different animal species from extinction.
There are now just two surviving female northern white rhinos. The future of the sub-species now lies in IVF.
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Galliers says there may be challenges to artificially breeding the animals.
"In terms of the technology that we have I think that it is a possibility. Obviously we think it will be a great success if it does happen. The problem is that, genetically, there will be challenges in terms of diversity in that they will be dealing with a very isolated population. That will be a threat to any future northern whites that might be bred," he said.
If you missed the interview with James Mwenda, the man who cared for 'Sudan' in Kenya, you can listen to the podcast below:
'Sudan' was placed under armed guard in 2015 to stop him being targeted by poachers.
He died from age related issues.
Chris Galliers from Project Rhino KZN people need to do everything they can to safeguard different animal species from extinction.
There are now just two surviving female northern white rhinos. The future of the sub-species now lies in IVF.
NOW READ: Four KZN rhino poachers sentenced in Empangeni court
Galliers says there may be challenges to artificially breeding the animals.
"In terms of the technology that we have I think that it is a possibility. Obviously we think it will be a great success if it does happen. The problem is that, genetically, there will be challenges in terms of diversity in that they will be dealing with a very isolated population. That will be a threat to any future northern whites that might be bred," he said.
If you missed the interview with James Mwenda, the man who cared for 'Sudan' in Kenya, you can listen to the podcast below: