China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn and Tiger Bone
- 6 years ago
China Reverses 25-Year Ban on Rhino Horn and Tiger Bone On Monday, the Chinese government announced that it would legalize rhinoceros horns and tiger bones for use in
traditional medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine considers these animal parts to be potent ingredients with cancer-fighting properties. The decision has left conversationalists baffled. Only 3,900 tigers and 30,000 rhinos remain. The Chinese government stressed that the horns and bones could only come from farmed animals, not wild ones. Experts believe the growing presence of tiger farms has led to the ban reversal. The Environmental Investigation Agency, via 'The Associated Press'
traditional medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine considers these animal parts to be potent ingredients with cancer-fighting properties. The decision has left conversationalists baffled. Only 3,900 tigers and 30,000 rhinos remain. The Chinese government stressed that the horns and bones could only come from farmed animals, not wild ones. Experts believe the growing presence of tiger farms has led to the ban reversal. The Environmental Investigation Agency, via 'The Associated Press'