Scientists from South Africa began to apply an interesting method to protect rhinos from humans. Researchers from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, non-toxic radioactive isotopes in the horns of living rhinos He started injecting.

In the project called “Rhisotope Project”, the radioactive materials are injected into the horns unsuitable for humans The goal is to make it easier to track international border crossings.

Those who attempt to smuggle and sell horns out of the country will be blocked

According to the researchers, the project has been developed for many years and has only just begun to be implemented. target, horns hunters trying to smuggle them out of the country prevent. Horns can be used in alternative medicine. According to data, a rhino is killed every 20 hours in the country for its horn and it is sold illegally around the world.

The program involves injecting low doses of radioisotopes into the horns of twenty rhinos, whose health status will be monitored for six months. Scientists stated that if the program is successful, it could be expanded to other animals and plants. of the process It is not harmful to animals is also underlined.

According to the statement, consuming products made from antlers makes them unfit for human consumption. becomes “poisonous” enough not to cause serious damage brings. However, the main goal here is detect smuggling attempts before they leave the country. Many major airports have infrastructure to detect radioactive material to protect against nuclear weapons. This means they can be used against people trying to smuggle horns.