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De-horning rhinos works against poaching

Sunday, 21 February 2016 by Staff Writer
The astounding horn symbolizes the Rhino. Among other uses, it may influence mate choice, be used in defense of territory and in the protection of calves. Composed of keratin (like your nails) and hair, horn is worth more than gold, more than cocaine. It is falsely claimed by Chinese and Vietnamese medicine to have curative properties.
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