Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
Summary
Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns slightly radioactive to stop illegal hunting. They aim to make horns detectable at borders, helping customs officials catch poachers. The project is called the Rhisotope Project, and it involves injecting harmless radioactive material into rhino horns.Key Facts
- South African scientists started a project to inject rhino horns with radioactive material.
- The radioactive material helps customs officials detect the horns at borders.
- The project is called the Rhisotope Project and involves a South African university and other partners.
- Previous tests showed the method is safe for rhinos and effective in detecting horns.
- The project aims to reduce illegal hunting by making rhino horns easier to spot during transport.
- There are currently about 27,000 rhinos left worldwide, down from 500,000 in the early 1900s.
- Most of the remaining rhinos are in South Africa, where poaching is a significant issue.
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