The last male Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia has died, eliminating the likelihood of saving the species in the country, according to animal conservationists. Less than 100 Sumatran rhinos are left in the world, according to the Borneo Rhino Alliance (BORA). On Sunday, Tam was 'nearing the end
The last male Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia has died, eliminating the likelihood of saving the species in the country, according to animal conservationists.
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news that Tam, Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino, has passed away," the organization said in a Facebook post. Veterinarians considered in vitro fertilization to save the species, but Tam's sperm quality was not ideal. Female rhinos have reproductive pathologies that have rendered them unable to bear a fetus. Moreover, the costly procedure had never been attempted on a Sumatran rhino and the Borneo Rhino Alliance ran out of funding.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia diesThe last male Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia has died, eliminating the likelihood of saving the species in the country, according to animal conservationists.
Consulte Mais informação »
Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino diesMalaysia's last male Sumatran rhinoceros is dead, leaving behind just one female of the species in captivity there
Consulte Mais informação »
Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino dies in captivityMalaysia's last male Sumatran rhinoceros has died, an official said on Mond...
Consulte Mais informação »
Huawei unwanted: Asian shops shun phone trade-ins on Google suspension worriesMobile phone retailers in some Asian countries are refusing to accept Huawei dev...
Consulte Mais informação »
Britain's Theresa May begs Labour to support her 'last chance' Brexit compromiseBritish Prime Minister Theresa May has asked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to supp...
Consulte Mais informação »
British lawmakers vow to reject Theresa May’s ‘one last chance’ for Brexit dealTheresa May urged lawmakers to seize “one last chance” to approve a deal for Britain to leave the European Union, after they rejected her Brexit deal three times.
Consulte Mais informação »
Malaysia to send 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to countries of originMalaysia will send as much as 3,000 tonnes of plastic waste back to the countrie...
Consulte Mais informação »
Georgia man dies trying to save father in 'tragic accidental drowning'Georgia man dies trying to save his father from drowning during a fishing trip, authorities say.
Consulte Mais informação »
3 Steps IT Managers Should Take To Eliminate Cloud Visibility GapsHere are three key steps IT leaders can take to increase the effectiveness of their monitoring solutions—and to limit exposure to cloud challenges.
Consulte Mais informação »