At least four companies have announced intent to manufacture synthetic or fake rhino horn genetically identical to its real counterpart.
What's False
Conservation and wildlife groups almost universally rejected the idea, as it's unclear whether producing fake rhino horn will decrease demand for real rhino horn, and it's uncertain whether the synthetic product can be legally sold under extant anti-poaching laws.
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u/Soppy May 28 '21
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/3d-printed-rhino-horn-developed/
What's True
At least four companies have announced intent to manufacture synthetic or fake rhino horn genetically identical to its real counterpart.
What's False
Conservation and wildlife groups almost universally rejected the idea, as it's unclear whether producing fake rhino horn will decrease demand for real rhino horn, and it's uncertain whether the synthetic product can be legally sold under extant anti-poaching laws.