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The process is painstaking but essential. Knowing when the female rhinos are ovulating allows scientists to introduce fertilized embryos into their reproductive systems at optimal times. The ultimate goal is for these females to carry Northern White Rhino embryos to term, producing a potential new generation of the species.
Ethical Responsibility and Long-Term Goals
Dr. Durrant expresses a profound sense of moral obligation. Humans, whether intentionally or inadvertently, have caused many species to near extinction. She sees her work not only as a scientific challenge but as a responsibility—an ethical duty to repair some of the damage caused by human activity.