actually, the inbreeding problem is very valid. if you wiki founder effect, I'm sure it'll explain it better than I can. But basically with 8 NW rinos left, there will be limited genetic material, so any genetic defects will be magnified. Also rinos are s
For instance, the entire population of rabbits in Australia was spawned from a very limited sample introduced and allowed to 'go forth an multiply', though, with less than savoury results for the local flora and fauna.
You're not necessarily correct on the inbreeding front. The minimum you need to propagate a species is (obviously) just two - one of each sex. Yes, inbreeding is a problem, and more variance the better, but eventually you'll build up a gene pool again.
Unfortunately if there's only a handful left whatever breeding scheme was implemented there's only so far it can go before inbreeding... and that would make things worse. Surely?
My! Anything that horny should have no problems procreating!
Such a shame what we are doing to our beautiful planet. Brilliant you bringing thses things to the attention of the world. Thanks!
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pop_t_arts 1253 days ago
actually, the inbreeding problem is very valid. if you wiki founder effect, I'm sure it'll explain it better than I can. But basically with 8 NW rinos left, there will be limited genetic material, so any genetic defects will be magnified. Also rinos are s
DavidTennant4ev 1253 days ago
oh my golly gosh!! are you trying to say there's only 8 of them left!! :( that's so sad
rapidmare 1254 days ago
oh what i would give to see and help one of those gorgeous creatures!
AliceER 1254 days ago
Is it worth conserving any creature at the expense of the individual welfare? Just a question...
Tequesta89 1254 days ago
What a damn shame...
XKezza_HallettX 1254 days ago
hey, u couldnt give me 1 of those for xmas please???
davidgoldy 1254 days ago
Did we not start with Adam & Eve ? it sure was not Adam & Steve
simon_watkins 1254 days ago
For instance, the entire population of rabbits in Australia was spawned from a very limited sample introduced and allowed to 'go forth an multiply', though, with less than savoury results for the local flora and fauna.
simon_watkins 1254 days ago
You're not necessarily correct on the inbreeding front. The minimum you need to propagate a species is (obviously) just two - one of each sex. Yes, inbreeding is a problem, and more variance the better, but eventually you'll build up a gene pool again.
daendals 1254 days ago
But how are they suppose to breed when there's a fence between them?
Wogan121 1254 days ago
It was proven that all cheetahs come from the same family as the population dropped below a 100 or something. Theres always hope. Inbreeding ftw
KChavda 1254 days ago
So strong and primordial-ish! Still, driven to extinction by us, greedy humans. :(
Dawney_44 1254 days ago
beautiful creatures...
konasquareheed 1254 days ago
but thats only 2 ?
VesselinaTP 1254 days ago
A shame for our species... #northernwhiterhino http://xrl.us/bgf9e7
r4i7 1254 days ago
Unfortunately if there's only a handful left whatever breeding scheme was implemented there's only so far it can go before inbreeding... and that would make things worse. Surely?
OzoneVibe 1254 days ago
My! Anything that horny should have no problems procreating!
Such a shame what we are doing to our beautiful planet. Brilliant you bringing thses things to the attention of the world. Thanks!
dayallnash 1254 days ago
this is depressing.
isJohnny 1254 days ago
Oh dear, they should breed or something D: