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"five rhinos were injected in what the university hopes will be the start of a mass injection of the declining rhino population."
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apnews.com/article/south-afric

A sedated rhino is being prepared before a hole is drilled into its horn and isotopes carefully inserted, at a rhino orphanage in Mokopane, South Africa, Thursday, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Alfonso Nqunjana)
AP News · South Africa starts injecting rhino horns with radioactive material to curb poachingA South African university has launched an anti-poaching campaign to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents. Under the collaborative project involving the University of the Witwatersrand, nuclear energy officials and conservationists, five rhinos were injected Thursday in what the university hopes will be the start of the mass injection of the declining rhino population. Last year, about 20 rhinos at a sanctuary were injected in trials. The radioactive isotopes even at low levels can be detected at airports and borders and lead to the arrest of poachers and traffickers.
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“This is very unusual behavior,” agency research scientist Dave Kramer said Thursday.
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apnews.com/article/moose-trail

AP News · Bull moose closes Adirondack mountain hiking trail in New YorkNew York wildlife officials have closed a trail in the Adirondack Mountains this summer due to a bull moose lingering around the area. The Goodman Mountain trail has been closed since June 6. The moose is staying near the summit, which is unusual for this time of year. Wildlife staff suspect an underlying illness might be affecting its behavior. The moose appears thinner than expected, but no obvious signs of disease have been found. The trail remains closed to prevent potential danger to hikers. The state is monitoring the moose with trail cameras and regular visits.
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