BERLIN, Germany, February 8, 2024 (ENS) - For the first time, a rhinoceros has successfully become pregnant following embryo transfer. Although the surrogate mother rhino died before she could give birth to the transferred calf, scientists say the successful embryo implantation paves the way for use of the same method to save the entire northern white rhino subspecies from extinction. %environment news service% news environment latest on forests, oceans, climate, wildlife, fisheries, transportation, business
The critical flood situation at a safari park in north-west Germany has eased further, a spokeswoman for the Serengeti Park near Hanover said on Tuesday. This is good news for the antelopes and giraffes housed there. Park staff had prepared an emergency evacuation plan for transporting them in an anaesthetized state, but this did not have to be implemented, as the water in the animal house sank again. Administering such an anaesthetic would have been a great risk for the animals, the spokeswoman
Following massive rains and floods in many parts of Germany, officials warned residents not to engage in disaster tourism, while experts are concerned about the condition of the country's dykes, needed to prevent further flooding. In Celle near Hanover, officials appealed to people to take closures seriously and only travel to the city if absolutely necessary. "Growing 'flood tourism' and traffic are preventing emergency services from getting through in many places," the city said. In Verden, so