A mother and daughter are the only two northern white rhinoceroses left in the world. Their eggs were fertilized using sperm from males who have died.
Tag: Rhinoceroses
Rhino Poacher Killed by Elephant and Eaten by Lions, Officials Say
Officials at Kruger National Park in South Africa said only a skull and a pair of pants were recovered.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
Science Times at 40: The Key to Stopping the Illegal Wildlife Trade: China
The country is a critical market for animal contraband. Some scientists fear the official commitment to conservation may be wavering.
China, After Outcry, Reinstates Ban on Rhino and Tiger Parts in Medicine
The State Council said in a rare concession that it had decided to postpone an order to undo a 25-year prohibition on the trade.