Summary: In Assam, India people have proposed a new way to curb poaching. They believe that if potential poachers are allowed to trim the horns of rhinos rather than killing the rhino and taking the whole horn, poaching will decline. 11 rhinos have been killed in the state and their horns been taken. "We are seeking the opinion of people. I want to make it clear we are not talking of dehorning but trimming of horns, similar to trimming of hair,'' said forest minister Rockybul Hussain. He says that the trimmed horns will grow back to their original size in four to five months, and that there will be no damage to internal organs of the animals nor will it lower their attraction, contrary to the belief of people.
Rhino after horn trimming
Analysis: At this point, after having read the article and learned that it will in no way harm rhinos, this seems like a great idea! I'd be interested to see if this could work on elephants' tusks as well. I hope that if they do decide to go through with trimming the rhinos horns, that it actually works and poachers decline in number.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Assam-may-trim-rhino-horns-to-curb-poaching/articleshow/32388527.cms
This sounds wonderful! I think that every country should adopt this way for everyone to get what they want. I certainly hope that everything works out the way they planned it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I really think that this could help eliminate poaching.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like such a simple solution/ I don't know why they haven't thought of this already.
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