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Artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are techniques used in captive breeding programs to help conserve species.

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Artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are techniques used in captive breeding programs to help conserve species

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Artificial Insemination and In Vitro Fertilization

Artificial insemination (AI) involves collecting sperm from a male and inserting it into a female's reproductive tract without natural mating. In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves fertilizing eggs with sperm outside the female's body and then implanting the embryos into the female to develop.

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    Describe how artificial insemination helps conserve species in captive breeding programs.

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