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A crucial component of this work involves ensuring the well-being of the animal donors. Dr. Durrant emphasizes the importance of voluntary participation and training the rhinos to cooperate with medical procedures like ultrasounds, without anesthesia. Over years, her team has conducted hundreds of ultrasounds, collecting detailed data on reproductive cycles via trans-rectal ultrasounds. This meticulous monitoring enables precise timing of artificial insemination, maximizing the chances of successful fertilization.