The BBC reported the appearance of 20 rhinos with radioactive horns in Africa.

In the Republic of South Africa (South Africa), the Ristop project was launched to protect rhinos from poachers — a radioactive substance was injected into the horns of animals. This was reported on August 1 by the BBC television and radio company.

"South African scientists have launched an anti—poaching campaign in which radioactive material will be injected into rhino horns," the publication says.

It is noted that this measure will be safe for rhinos, but will help to track the smuggling of animal horns. According to the BBC, the project was launched after six years of testing.

"Our goal is to implement Rhizotope technology on a large scale to protect one of Africa's most famous and endangered species," said Jessica Babich, project manager.

The article clarifies that over 400 rhinos are killed by poachers in South Africa every year.

The day before, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a law prohibiting the testing of cosmetics on animals. From now on, it is forbidden in the country to test new products and their components on animals. It clarifies that you can only sell products that have already been released on store shelves before the adoption of this law.

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