Dehorning rhinos leads to a massive drop in poaching, according to a new study. The keratin growths are often sold in highly lucrative illegal markets in parts of southeast Asia and China for traditional medicines.

How cutting off rhino horns helps curb poaching

Dehorning rhinos leads to a massive drop in poaching, according to a new study. The keratin growths are often sold in highly lucrative illegal markets in parts of southeast Asia and China for traditional medicines.