Cloning Endangered Species

Yep, you read that correctly. Read below to find out more!

Meet Dr. Gregg Veneklasen, the vet behind the worlds only cloned Przewalski horse

A cloned Texas horse named Kurt, born with genetic material from another horse that was cryopreserved for 40 years, has the potential to save what is thought to be the last truly wild breed, the Przewalski’s horse.  Only around 2,000 of this species remains on the planet.

On Aug. 6, 2020, the world’s first successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse was born in Texas at the veterinary facility, Timber Creek Veterinary with help from veterinarian, Dr. Gregg Veneklasen.

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Endangered Species Day

May 15, 2020 is the 15th anniversary of Endangered Species Day. In the USA, the Endangered Species Act was established in 1973 and provides a program to conserve threatened animals and plants in the habitats where they reside. The International Union for Conservation of Nature is the global authority determining the natural world statuses and what measures are needed to preserve them. Today, AWESC invites you to learn about endangered animals & conservation advocacy!

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