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South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching

Jun. 28, 2024 03:15 AM EDT

MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching. The idea is that radiation detectors already in place at national borders would detect the horns and...

Indonesian police arrest 6 suspected poachers over the killing of 26 endangered Javan rhinos

Jun. 12, 2024 09:34 AM EDT

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six suspects in an international poaching ring targeting the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species. The suspects are part of a network that used homemade firearms to kill at least 26...