depress prices and thus support rhino conservation". But John Taylor, deputy director of Save the Rhino International, is unconvinced how much fake horn would reduce the threat to rhinos.

But as rhino horns are entirely composed of Keratin (a protein found in hair and finger nails), such claims are fictitious. “Frankly, I struggle to see the difference between new uses touted by ...

At the bloody heart of this conflict is the rhino's horn, a prized ingredient in traditional Asian medicines. Though black market prices vary widely, as of last fall dealers in Vietnam quoted ...

Why? Because of the value of their horn. Rhino horn is reportedly worth more than gold on the black market. According to Save the Rhino International, it is predominantly sold to Asia. If there is ...