Rhinoceros
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Hunters shoot rhinos for their horn, they think that a rhinos horn has special medicinal powers. The use of rhino horn has been illegal since 1993 but people still hunt the Rhinos. A Rhino's horn can sell from $ 21,000 to $ 54,000 for every 2 pounds.[1] Becuase hunters kill rhinos for their horns the entire Rhinocerotidae family is being threatened by extinction. [2] Less than 15% of the 1970 rhinos popualtion is almost extinct. 90% of the black rhinos were killed leaving them very close to extinction as well. Even though rhinos are nearing extinction hunters still hunt them becuase all they want is the horn.[3]
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Family: Rhinocerotidae |
