Saving the Sumatran Rhino from extinction

A cooperation project between Indonesia and Germany, aiming to save the critically endangered Sumatran rhino. Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) and Stem Cell Associated Techniques (SCAT) offer a last hope for survival. ETHAS ensures minimal stress for involved animals and supports high-quality, secure biobanking through standardized self-assessment.


Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia region, Kenya

Dr Muhammad Agi from IPB University and colleagues are filling the ETHAS B form for sperm collection procedures in Sumatran rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctury (SRS) in Way Kambas, Indonesia.
Photo: Steven Seet 

SRS team members are filling the ETHAS B form for sperm collection procedures in Sumatran rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctury (SRS) in Way Kambas, Indonesia.
Photo: Steven Seet 

SRS team members are filling the ETHAS B form for sperm collection procedures in Sumatran rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctury (SRS) under the guidance of government officials in Way Kambas, Indonesia.
Photo: Steven Seet 

SRS team members are filling the ETHAS B form for sperm collection procedures in Sumatran rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctury (SRS) in Way Kambas, Indonesia.  
Photo: Steven Seet 

SRS team members are filling the ETHAS B form for sperm collection procedures in Sumatran rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctury (SRS) in Way Kambas, Indonesia. For better understanding the ETAHS B form for sperm collection has been translated into Bahasha Malay.
Photo: Steven Seet 

The Indonesian Center of ART & Biobank for Conservation in Bogor at IPB University.
Photo: Steven Seet 

Team members of BioRescue and Padua University are evaluating the new Indonesian Center of ART & Biobank for Conservation in Bogor at IPB University. 
Photo: Steven Seet 

Visiting and evaluating the Indonesian Center of ART & Biobank for Conservation in Bogor at IPB University.
Photo: Steven Seet 

Visiting and evaluating the Indonesian Center of ART & Biobank for Conservation in Bogor at IPB University.
Photo: Steven Seet