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Why are rhinos endangered?
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Rhinos are endangered because they are illegally killed for their horns. Rhino-horn powder is valued by a small number of people, particularly in China, who mistakenly believe that it has healing properties. Black and white rhinos, both from Africa, are particularly endangered and just a few thousand of each are left in the wild. | | White rhinos are killed illegally for their horns, which are sold for a high price to the Far East. |
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Book:
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Section:
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Chapter:
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