Wildlife Trade News


Scientists are hoping to save the endangered black rhinoceros and even resurrect extinct rhino subspecies after successfully crowdfunding $16,500 (€15,000) for a genome sequencing project. The research team, led by Dr Chuck Murry of the University of Washington, is seeking to sequence the genetic data of Ntombi, one of just 5,000 remaining black rhinos in the world. Ntombi's genetic data would be used to create a "biobank" of information about the remaining three subspecies of black rhino. More detail here: [EN]

Related Images

Extinct black rhino subspecies could be resurrected with genome project

Copyright 2007-2021 by Wildlife Conservation Society

WCS, the "W" logo, WE STAND FOR WILDLIFE, I STAND FOR WILDLIFE, and STAND FOR WILDLIFE are service marks of Wildlife Conservation Society.

Contact Information
Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York 10460 | (718) 220-5100