Researchers have argued that a global ban has failed to stem the international demand for rhino horn and that the market could be met by humanely shaving the horns of live rhinos. At present in South Africa about two rhinos are poached per day. It is estimated that there are c. 20,000 white rhinos left, with the majority in South Africa and Namibia. There are also an estimated 5,000 black rhinos still alive but the western black rhino became extinct in 2011.
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