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Rhino Trade and Conservation Challenges
This chapter delves into the declining market for live rhinos, examining the drop in auction prices and the financial hardships faced by private game reserves in South Africa. It discusses the potential benefits of legalizing rhino horn sales as a solution to poaching and black market issues, alongside innovative conservation financing initiatives like rhino bonds. The chapter also reflects on the emotional stakes of conservationists while suggesting that current laws may inadvertently harm rhino populations, emphasizing the necessity for a reevaluation of conservation strategies.
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