Cutting off rhinos’ horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works

A study published in the academic journal Science has found that cutting off the horns of rhinos in Africa leads to a reduction in poaching of the endangered species. The study published Thursday found that dehorning rhinos led to a large reduction in poaching in game reserves in and around the Kruger National Park in northern South Africa. The results of the seven-year study are seen as the best evidence that removing rhinos’ horns does help them survive.

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