In South Africa, poachers have been taking advantage of Coronavirus lockdown measures and a drop in tourism. The decrease in traffic has made it easier for them to hunt rhinos. Rhino horns are particularly in demand – in some parts of the world, rhino horn is used in medicines. It can sell for $60,000 a kilogram. Now, conservationists are taking an unusual step to protect rhinos: theyβre cutting off their horns.