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Save the Giraffes Spearheads Breakthroughs in Reproductive Science in Wild Giraffes
Reversing the Silent Extinction of Giraffes using Animal In Vitro Fertilization Techniques
Using animal in vitro fertilization (IVF) science, Save The Giraffes and their partners have accomplished first time feats in giraffe conservation, including the preservation of collected wild giraffe sperm and sexing of collected semen, preserving and maturing female giraffe eggs and an historical milestone of producing the first artificial fertilized, matured and preserved giraffe embryo. In 2025 the team has its sights set on the first ever successful embryo transfer. These ground-breaking developments in giraffe conservation science are critical in the fight to save giraffes.
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Dr. Francois Deacon
University of the Free State, South Africa
“Connecting with Save The Giraffes has enabled me to continue valuable giraffe research that will forever impact giraffe populations all over the world.”
Jason Pootoolal, STG President
“We believe we can reverse wild giraffe decline by using reproductive technology that I pioneered in captive giraffes years ago.”
Dr. Stephen Momberg, STG Director of Veterinary Care
“The reproductive techniques developed in South Africa can be used together with responsible giraffe management to further the ways in which giraffe populations and genetics can be conserved, preserved and protected.”
"To guarantee that giraffes are protected and preserved in their natural habitat."
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