Expert: Legalize the trade in rhino horns
The international trade in rhino horns should be legalized. This is the proposal of Martin Wikelski, one of the leading experts on the subject, according to The Guardian.
“Just a few years ago I was completely against the idea, but when we see the grim situation we find ourselves in, I think we need to change our approach,” he says.
He points out that criminal networks have been able to circumvent every countermeasure that has been introduced and believes that legalization would lead to conservationists regaining control.
His proposal is to cut off rhino horns and sell them for money. Then the horns should be allowed to grow back and the money should go to protecting the animals.
Another expert, Rascha Nuijten, is skeptical of the proposal and believes that it could increase demand for the horns.
The international trade in rhino horns should be legalized. This is the proposal of Martin Wikelski, one of the leading experts on the subject, according to The Guardian.
“Just a few years ago I was completely against the idea, but when we see the grim situation we find ourselves in, I think we need to change our approach,” he says.
He points out that criminal networks have been able to circumvent every countermeasure that has been introduced and believes that legalization would lead to conservationists regaining control.
His proposal is to cut off rhino horns and sell them for money. Then the horns should be allowed to grow back and the money should go to protecting the animals.
Another expert, Rascha Nuijten, is skeptical of the proposal and believes that it could increase demand for the horns.
Kenya launches IVF project to save rhinos
Only two northern white rhinos remain on Earth, both female. Now Kenya plans to artificially inseminate them, thereby saving the species from extinction, reports Africa News.
The Kenyan government has teamed up with the German organization Bio Rescue to save the species. Isaac Lekolool, head of the Kenyan part of the project, says that hopes for the project are high.
“If we succeed in this, it can help us save other endangered animals, not only in Kenya but throughout the world,” he says.
Only two northern white rhinos remain on Earth, both female. Now Kenya plans to artificially inseminate them, thereby saving the species from extinction, reports Africa News.
The Kenyan government has teamed up with the German organization Bio Rescue to save the species. Isaac Lekolool, head of the Kenyan part of the project, says that hopes for the project are high.
“If we succeed in this, it can help us save other endangered animals, not only in Kenya but throughout the world,” he says.
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