VOICED : Protecting the worlds rhinos by chopping off their horns

The video explores the routine of removing rhino horns on a South African breeding farm to protect them from poachers. The process is likened to cutting nails and is painless for the rhinos. Rhino horn is highly valued in Asia, fetching up to $60,000 per kilogram. John Hume, the farm owner, argues against the international ban on rhino horn trade, citing high security costs and the need to sell horns to fund conservation. Despite criticism, Hume's farm has seen a rise in rhino births and rehabilitates orphaned calves, contributing to species conservation.

What is the primary reason for removing rhino horns on the breeding farm?

• To sell them for profit

• To protect rhinos from poachers

• To use them in traditional medicine

• To make jewelry

What is the composition of rhino horns?

• Bone

• Keratin

• Ivory

• Calcium

Why does John Hume want to overturn the international ban on rhino horn trade?

• To use the funds for rhino protection

• To increase his personal wealth

• To reduce the demand for rhino horns

• To decrease the number of rhinos on his farm

What is one of the main financial challenges faced by John Hume in maintaining his rhino farm?

• High cost of rhino food

• Expensive veterinary care

• Security expenses

• Legal fees

How many rhinos have been born on Hume's farm in the last eight years?

• 200

• 800

• 400

• 600