Radioactive Isotopes Being Embedded in Rhino Horns Seen as ‘Magical’ Anti-Poaching Solution
In South Africa, an innovative approach to combat rhino poaching is now being put into action, showcasing a blend of creativity and determination developed over the past six years. This initiative, known as the Rhisotope Project, involves the remarkable strategy of embedding non-harmful radioactive isotopes into the horns of rhinos. This technique aims to deter poachers by making it virtually impossible to smuggle rhino horns across international borders, thanks to the existing security measures at seaports and airports designed to combat nuclear threats. Even if poachers successfully extract the isotope, the residue left on the horn—and anything it comes into









