Nature, Published online: 09 June 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01832-3
Removing the horns of rhinos reduces poaching by 78% on reserves where it’s done. Plus, what to expect from the new African Space Agency and the pros and cons of using newly-opened shipping routes through the Arctic.Daily briefing: ‘A necessary evil’ — Cutting off rhinos’ horns to deter poachers really works
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