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Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds

ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is […]
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Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds

ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn […]
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Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds

ICYMI: Cutting off the animals’ horns more effective than traditional protection methods such as rangers and costs less, say experts

Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals.

Poaching for horn is a significant threat to the world’s five rhino species. The substance, which is similar to human fingernails, is commonly used for traditional medicine in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Dealers in the hidden market will pay tens of thousands of dollars for the horns, which are falsely believed to be effective at treating fevers, pain and a low sex drive in traditional medicine. Continue reading…
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Condolences for Rashid Lombard

ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the passing of photographer and jazz promoter, Rashid Lombard.
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President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Leaders’ Summit in Canada

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Canada, Kenanaskis from 14-17 June to attend and participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit.
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