Northern white rhinos: could science save the sub-species?

The story of the northern white rhino grabbed global attention when the world’s last male, named Sudan, died in March 2018 - leaving just two females on the planet.

Sudan’s death dimmed the hope of survival for the sub-species that has been at the brink of extinction.

Any future for the northern white rhino now lies in the hands of pioneering scientists.

Video journalist: Anthony Irungu

4 March 2019