There’s an Effective Way to Deter Rhino Poachers, a New Study Finds

Removing rhinos' horns has become a game-changer in combating wildlife trafficking. A study in *Science* revealed that dehorning led to an unprecedented 78% decline in poaching across eight African reserves, while law enforcement efforts failed to significantly reduce rhino deaths despite arresting hundreds of suspects. Experts like Timothy Kuiper suggest that current strategies might not be sustainable or impactful enough to address the root causes of wildlife crime.