Why are rhinoceros horns sawed off under anesthesia in the countries where rhinos live? Detailed answer

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Why are rhinoceros horns sawed off under anesthesia in the countries where rhinos live?

The horn of a rhinoceros cannot be called a horn in the strict sense of the word: unlike, for example, a bull's horn, it does not contain bone tissue, but consists of glued bristle-like hair. Due to the fact that these horns are highly valued in oriental medicine, rhinos are currently under the threat of extinction. To protect against poachers, the authorities of some countries where rhino populations live, catch animals and saw off the horn under anesthesia.

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