Voice of America: Kenya's Rhinos Getting Microchips to Deter Poachers

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Kenya's Rhinos Getting Microchips to Deter Poachers Oct 16th 2013, 17:29 Kenyan wildlife officials have begun inserting microchips into rhinos in a bid to combat poachers, who kill the animals for their horns. Officials say the chips and accompanying scanners will allow them to track the rhinos. The chips will also help authorities link recovered or confiscated horns to poaching cases. The Kenyan Wildlife Service received the equipment from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). WWF Kenya spokesman Robert Magori says each rhino will have a chip implanted in its body and ...

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