Dehorning rhinos to protect them from poaching may have unintended consequences, according to a study from the Université of Neuchâte in Switzerland. Scientists working with rhino institutions in South Africa monitored the behaviour of animals before and after dehorning and found they became less Social and more reclusive, with their home ranges decreasing by an average of 11.7 sq km and social interactions declining by 37%. However, dehorning did not affect survival rates. Rhino horn is highly sought after in some Asian countries, where it is used in pseudoscientific remedies.

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