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Plans to save northern White Rhinos back on track

Rhino caregivers James Mwenda (left) and Zachary Mutai with the only remaining Northern White Rhinos at Ol pejeta Conservancy in Lakipia County on March 22, 2018. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

Researchers in Europe have created the first-ever hybrid rhino embryo, marking a major breakthrough in the race to save the northern white rhino from extinction.

The announcement was made by Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to two of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos.

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