Can IVF Save the Northern White Rhino from Extinction?
This month's best science images, selected by Nature's photo team, feature a significant breakthrough in saving a species.
A southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) fetus was successfully created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer into a surrogate mother.
"was something I will never forget" - said photographer Jon A Juárez
Although the embryo did not survive due to an infection, this milestone paves the way for saving the rare northern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) from extinction.
Author's summary: IVF breakthrough offers hope for northern white rhino.