Scientists have turned to creating radioactive rhino horns in a bid to try to dissuade poachers in South Africa.
Scientists in South Africa are going to startling lengths to dissuade poachers from hunting rhinos by implanting radioactive isotopes in their horns. The scientists accomplish this by implanting two tiny chips into the horn that are just strong enough to set off detectors but not strong enough to cause any harm to the animal’s health.
Despite having no scientific evidence to back up the claims, rhino horns have become a popular target for poachers due to their demand for use in traditional medicine, especially in Asia. The horns can reportedly be worth more in weight than cocaine or gold. This insane worth has pushed poachers to increase their hunting of the creatures. Hopefully, this new method will work out as intended. Of course, there’s no way for the poachers to detect radioactive rhino horns before killing the rhinos.
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