Radioactive rhinos
Going nuclear to stop poaching - how an atomic approach is being used to stop poachers in South Africa by ingeniously placing radioactive material into the horns of rhinos.
The global rhino population has fallen by 95% since 1900, mainly due to poaching. Now an atomic approach is being used to stop the poachers in South Africa by ingeniously placing radioactive material into the horns of rhinos. We journey to the South African bush to meet the scientists - as well as the rhinos being protected.
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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Ayanda Charlie
Producer: Katie Solleveld
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Annie Gardiner
(Image: A rhino with its face covered, being guided by two vets in the Waterberg reserve, South Africa, Ayanda Charlie)
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