Assam to destroy stored rhino horns
The Hindu
About 5% of the unique specimens will be preserved for education, awareness and scientific purposes
Assam’s Environment and Forest Department has decided to destroy the , elephant tusks (ivory) and body parts of other protected animals stored in the district treasuries. About 5% of the specimens would be preserved for education, awareness and scientific purposes, Chief Wildlife Warden M.K. Yadava said on Monday. The destruction of the horns and other animal articles would be in conformity with a relevant section of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.More Related News













