Conservation News
Pangolins threatened by criminal networks in southern Africa
November 8, 2019 Pangolins are under threat from illegal trafficking networks, conservationists said on Wednesday, as they urged southern African countries to step up protection of one of the world's ... Continue reading |
First ever in-vitro embryos may turn the tide in the fate of northern white rhinos
September 11, 2019 For decades the story of the northern white rhinoceros has been a tale of decline. The number of individuals shrank down to only two in 2018, rendering complete extinction as only a matter of time. An international consortium of scientists and conservationists has now achieved a milestone in assisted reproduction that may be a pivotal turning point in the fate of these magnificent animals. Using eggs collected from the two remaining females and ... Continue reading |
The world's last male Northern White Rhinoceros has died
March 20, 2018 The last male northern white rhino in the world has died. Sudan the rhino was euthanized on Monday after suffering ... Continue reading |