Eggs from last northern white rhinos fertilised, scientists say

A white rhino walks at the Nairobi National Park, near Nairobi, Kenya. [Reuters]

Seven eggs from the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos have been successfully fertilised artificially, reviving hopes of saving the endangered animals, scientists said on Monday.

The world’s last male northern white rhinoceros, a 45-year-old named Sudan, died last year in Kenya, leaving only the two surviving female members of the species.