TIL they dehorn rhinos in Africa to deter poaching, resulting in a 30% lower chance the rhino will get killed by poachers.
https://www.savetherhino.org/thorny-issues/de-horning/
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https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gb7trp/til_they_dehorn_rhinos_in_africa_to_deter/
https://www.savetherhino.org/thorny-issues/de-horning/
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Dehorning rhinos | Save the Rhino
Dehorning, when used as part of a tool-kit of anti-poaching strategies, can help protect rhinos. But it's not 100% effective and carries some risks.Save the Rhino International
