"The Uncertain Impact of Lab-Grown Rhino Horns on Poaching"

Several startups attempted to disrupt the illegal market for rhino horns by creating lab-grown alternatives, but faced financial, logistical, and legal challenges. Conservationists and wildlife groups opposed the idea, fearing it could increase demand for authentic horns and undermine decades of conservation efforts. The startups' for-profit model and potential risks to endangered species were also points of contention. As a result, the industry is struggling to survive, and the future of lab-grown rhino horns remains uncertain.