This is huge news because it was the first time a baby rhino was born from a father that had already died, and shows that artificial insemination can be used to help with conservation of this very endangered species, which has less than 2,500 individuals in the wild. It also may be used for other threatened or endangered species in captivity.
http://www.today.com/pets/adorable-baby-rhino-born-10-years-after-her-father-dies-1D79838467
Also, the first orangutan was recently born in Connecticut using assisted reproduction - with natural cycle intrauterine insemination (IUI). This is also being praised for its potential in conservation of the species.
http://www.today.com/pets/baby-orangutan-conceived-using-fertility-treatment-makes-history-1D79825420