Rhino Dehorning Cuts Poaching by 75-78%: Study Notes
Why in the news
A new international study found that dehorning has lowered poaching in African reserves by about three-quarters, making it a cost-effective protection tool, especially alongside patrols and monitoring.
Key facts
- Poaching fall: 75-78%.
- Rhino horn is keratin; dehorning removes most of it and the profit motive.
- Rhinos (family Rhinocerotidae) are herbivores living in grasslands, forests, swamps and shrublands.
Five species
| Species | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black rhino | Africa | Critically Endangered |
| Javan rhino | Indonesia | Critically Endangered |
| Sumatran rhino | Indonesia | Critically Endangered |
| Greater one-horned (Indian) rhino | India, Nepal | Vulnerable |
| White rhino | Africa | Near Threatened |
Exam angle
- Only the Greater one-horned rhino is Vulnerable.