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Title:

A study on the dehorning of African Rhinoceroses as a tool to reduce the risk of poaching

Author(s):
Lindsey P, Taylor A
Publication Year:
2011
Abstract:

Rhino dehorning has been used historically as a tool to reduce the threat of poaching in parts of southern Africa, and continues to be employed on a large-scale in Zimbabwe. Dehorning is contentious due to uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the method at reducing poaching, and due to potential veterinary impacts and adverse effects on the behavioural ecology of rhinos.

Publisher:
South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
animal species, big game, poaching, conservation of species, conservation, endangered animal species, hunting, animal behaviour
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Dehorning of African Rhinoceroses as a tool to reduce the risk of poaching_2011.pdf 2.95 MB

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