Study finds dehorning rhinos cuts poaching by 78%, but warns it's not a complete solution.

A new study shows that dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 78%, using only 1.2% of the rhino protection budget. Conducted in South Africa's Kruger area, the research compared reserves that dehorned their rhinos with those that did not. While dehorning is effective, the study also highlights that factors like local poverty, corruption, and ineffective law enforcement still pose challenges. Conservationists stress that dehorning is not a complete solution and must be combined with other measures to protect rhinos.