#Dehorning

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching Across 11 southern African reserves protecting the world’s largest rhino population, we documented the poaching of 1985 rhinos (2017–2023, ~6.5% of the population annually) despite approximately USD 7...

#Dehorning #Rhinos proactively removed incentive for poachers, reduced #poaching 78% across 11 #GreaterKruger African reserves ( #KrugerNationalPark, & Pvt Parks ) 2017 to 2023, @science.org's Study

(Other studies found no🦏behavioral changes among dehorned #Rhinoceros, as reproduction, lifespan etc

Controversial practice dramatically reduces rhino poaching Dehorning cuts rhino poaching by 78% over 7 years, dramatically outperforming traditional law enforcement methods.

A major study across southern Africa has found that dehorning rhinos cut poaching by 78% over seven years — far outperforming traditional law enforcement.
#dehorning #poaching #rhino #conservation
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A study shows dehorning rhinos in South Africa's Kruger National Park reduced poaching by 78%. While controversial, researchers argue its benefits for saving rhino lives outweigh costs, advocating for it as part of a wider anti-poaching strategy.

#RhinoConservation #Dehorning #WildlifeProtection

A zoomed in view of a small grey rhinoceros with front half of body showing and partly obscured by large adult rhino bottom. Facing green bush with small ears up and rounded snout. We were on foot with 2 rangers so at a distance and taking care in case the curious baby rhino came towards us, which would become dangerous with 2 protective parents

A dark grey adult rhinoceros with baby just visible to the left, and adult showing horn stump as has been dehorned in an effort to save her life. Male adult rhinoceros not captured in this frame but good to see that the dehorned pair doing okay

So delighted to see this baby southern white #rhino (ranger estimated 2 wk old) on walking trail in #Hluhuwe-iMfolozi where adult rhinos have been dehorned in efforts to reduce poaching that is pushing these majestic animals to the brink of extinction. #conservation #dehorning #wildlife #SouthAfrica

Here is the original #rhino #dehorning risks paper stored on CSU’s website: sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu/wp-content/u...