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Authorities at Changi Airport in Singapore seized a record 35.7 kg of smuggled white rhino horns hidden in furniture fittings, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species like rhinos.
Scientists in South Africa have launched the Rhisotope Project, injecting rhino horns with harmless radioactive isotopes that can be detected by customs agents to combat poaching, with initial tests confirming safety and effectiveness.
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.