South African Scientists Use Radioactive Material to Deter Rhino Poaching

Innovative project aims to make rhino horns detectable and unfit for illegal trade, potentially saving endangered species.

Researchers injected 20 live rhinos with low-dose radioactive isotopes to curb poaching.
The radioactive horns can be detected by existing radiation monitors at international borders.
The project aims to devalue rhino horns in the black market by making them poisonous for human consumption.
South Africa, home to most of the world's rhinos, faces a significant poaching crisis driven by demand in Asia.
Experts will monitor the rhinos' health over the next six months to ensure the method's safety and effectiveness.