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Success on rhino IVF gives hope for rare species locally

Najin is recovering after the ovum pickup procedure at Olpejeta Conservancy in Laikipia on August 22, 2019.

Researchers have announced a breakthrough in scientific reproductive techniques following the creation of four southern white rhino embryos, a milestone set to shine light on the anticipated procedure on northern white rhinos in Kenya.

The milestone was realised in European zoos by the same team that is to perform the same procedure in Kenya in the race to save the northern white rhino species.

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