VOICED : FILE: Protecting the world's rhinos by chopping off their horns

The video discusses a South African rhino breeding farm's routine of trimming rhino horns to protect them from poachers. Rhino horns, made of keratin, are highly valued in Asia for their supposed medicinal properties. John Hume, the farm owner, advocates for lifting the international ban on rhino horn trade to fund conservation efforts. Despite criticisms of his business motives, Hume's farm has seen success in rhino conservation, with 600 births in eight years.

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

• To sell them for profit

• To protect rhinos from poachers

• To make jewelry

• To use them in traditional medicine

What material is rhino horn made of, similar to human nails?

• Keratin

• Silica

• Calcium

• Collagen

Why is John Hume advocating for the legalization of rhino horn trade?

• To comply with international laws

• To increase his personal wealth

• To reduce the demand for rhino horns

• To fund conservation efforts and protect rhinos

What is one of the main criticisms against John Hume's approach to rhino horn trade?

• He is not investing in security

• He is profiting from the trade

• He is not following international guidelines

• He is not breeding enough rhinos

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

• 500

• 400

• 700

• 600