Why is white rhino horn so valuable?

Aside from being used as medicine, rhino horn is considered a status symbol. Consumers said that they shared it within social and professional networks to demonstrate their wealth and strengthen business relationships. Gifting whole rhino horns was also used as a way to get favours from those in power.

Why is white rhino poached?

Rhino poaching is being driven by the demand for rhino horn in Asian countries, particularly China and Viet Nam. Rhino horn is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but increasingly common is its use as a status symbol to display success and wealth.

How much is a white rhino worth?

In South Africa, which has 25,000 remaining black and white rhinos, the “sale value of a single living rhino” is about 350,000 Rand, or a bit more than $29,000. This number comes from the Endangered Wildlife Trust, a South African environmental organization.

Does rhino horn get you high?

Rhino horn is made of keratin, the same protein as fingernails. Scientists say it has no medicinal value, and users aren’t getting high. The belief in Vietnam is that drinking a tonic made from the horn will detoxify the body after a night of heavy boozing, and prevent a hangover.

What is the white rhino strain?

White Rhino is a hybrid marijuana strain bred from White Widow and North American Indica, resulting in a bushy and stout plant. This strain is said to descend from cultivars sourced from Afghanistan, Brazil, and India. White Rhino’s high THC content makes it a popular choice among consumers looking for heavy-handed relaxation and symptom relief.

Why are white rhinos poached more often than black rhinos?

Unfortunately, white rhinos are seeing higher poaching levels than black rhinos, particularly in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, largely because they generally live in more open habitats where they are easier to target. Sadly, from 2012 to 2017, the poaching scourge led to a more than 15% decrease in white rhino numbers.

Is poaching a threat to South Africa’s rhinos?

Poaching is now a threat in all rhino range states, however, as South Africa is home to the majority of rhinos in the world, it is being heavily targeted. More than ever, field programmes are having to invest heavily in anti-poaching activities.

Is BlackBerry Rhino a good strain?

Blackberry Rhino is a hybrid strain that is mostly found on the Californian market, where it has become very popular over the years. This strain is useful both as a recreational strain, but also as a medicinal breed. Read our full review.