A breakdown in law enforcement has led to an increase of the poaching of Zimbabwe’s rhinoceros. Conservationists are highly concerned about the drastic increase in the slaying of the beautiful animal for its valuable horns.

Criminal gangs are killing the rhinos of Zimbabwe for its horns which are highly valuable in Asia. The horns are used in traditional medicine in many countries as well as for ornamental and ceremonial daggers in the Middle East.

Tags: Africa, concern, conservation, criminal, horn, Medicine, rhino, rhinoceros, Zimbabwe

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