Chemical horn infusions: a poaching deterrent or an unnecessary deception?

Poaching for horn remains a significant threat to rhinos. Conservationists use various approaches to deal with the threat. One method advocated is infusing rhino horns with chemicals and dye. Promoters of this method claim the procedure renders the horn useless and that ingesting poisoned horn carr...

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Main Authors: Sam Ferreira, Markus Hofmeyr, Danie Pienaar, Dave Cooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IUCN 2014-06-01
Series:Pachyderm
Online Access:https://pachydermjournal.org/index.php/pachyderm/article/view/354
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