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Conservationists are giving rhinos radioactive horns to save them from poachers

Two rhinos graze side by side

Conservation scientists in South Africa are injecting rhino horns with radioactive isotopes. The doses are too weak to harm the animals, but strong enough to set off nuclear security system alarms at international border crossings.



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