Thomas Hildebrandt

Thomas Hildebrandt, a wildlife veterinarian and professor at the Freie Universität Berlin, is on a mission to save the northern white rhino from extinction. He discusses innovative techniques like in vitro fertilization and using southern white rhinos as surrogates. Thomas shares his emotional journey and the challenges faced in wildlife conservation, including securing funding and navigating technological ethics. With a hopeful vision, he aims to boost the rhino population to 50 by 2099, all while reflecting on his childhood dreams and the impact of the Berlin Wall.