Rhino Signature Project
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Saving Species with Science® |
Through their research, CREW scientists have become world experts on the reproductive physiology of Sumatran and Indian rhinos. In an effort to increase animal numbers and improve genetic diversity, CREW uses science and technology to achieve numerous reproductive breakthroughs in these highly endangered Asian rhinos.
Rhino Sperm Bank
CREW’s CryoBioBank™ contains one of the world’s most valuable rhino sperm banks. Frozen semen samples from the most genetically valuable Indian rhinos in North America and the only cryopreserved Sumatran rhino semen in the world are just a few examples of the important samples stored in CREW’s CryoBioBank.
Furthermore, CREW scientists have been able to “rescue” live sperm from rhinos that have died. These samples will prolong the genetic lifespan of the individual animals since offspring can be produced by artificial insemination decades after the animals have died.
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