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Pygmy Hippos are elusive, solitary forest animals, listed as Endangered by IUCN and whose habitat is under severe pressure. IBREAM is working in the field and with its partner zoos to educate the local communities and help to develop the knowledge and tools required to prevent the extinction of this wonderful species.

The Ethiopian Wolf plays a vital role in its local ecosystem but with less than 500 adults remaining it is in critical danger. IBREAM is working to develop tools that will allow us to understand the reproductive biology of the species, enabling assisted breeding as a backup plan for its long-term preservation. We also aim, together with our local partners, to set up an Ethiopian Wolf semen bank.

Less than 2,500 adult African Wild Dogs remain on the planet and this number continues to decline. But not enough is known about the species to allow an effective program of assisted reproduction. IBREAM is researching the reproductive biology of African Wild Dogs to help prevent the species from being lost forever.

By studying reproduction in free-living white rhinos in their natural habitat in Africa, this project will help us understand and solve reproductive problems that are currently threatening the survival of the white rhino, one of the last giant mammals living on our planet.