Synthetic rhino horn: Will it save the rhino?
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several companies have announced their intent to manufacture synthetic rhino horns, this information should concern a wide range of stakeholders.
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Synthetic horns may save rhinos if they are not like the real thing
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Synthetic rhino horns are supposed to disrupt poaching. Will they work?
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Biotech startup creates rhino horns - without rhinos
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Rhino horn now more valuable than gold, diamonds and cocaine, at $60K a pound - Washington Times
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Will fake horns save the rhino from extinction or will it cause more harm?, The Independent
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Scientists create fake rhino horn out of horsehair in a bid to save species
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Fake rhino horn invented to ruin poachers' market
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Poachers Are Trying to Kill Every Rhino in Africa for Their Horns
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Will 3D-printing fake rhino horns stop poaching? - Vox