Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
- Posted on August 1, 2025
- By NPR
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Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching
A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents.
