NSTnation 'Looking at her worsening state, it is difficult for us to harvest the egg as we fear the procedure will inflict more pain on her. Iman Malaysia ThelastSumatranrhino
Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga said although the female rhino, Iman, is still producing eggs, her condition could be deteriorating further due to harvesting process.
Iman is reported to have lost 44kg and under supplements as she is not eating her normal amount of food now. Augustine added that it would have to wait for next cycle next month, and hormone therapy will be administered for 25-year-old Iman to produce eggs."Therefore, the team has to find balance in the reproductive and cancer treatment," he said, adding that the last rhino in the country is now being cared for at Tabin Wildlife reserve in Lahad Datu.
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