The Rhisotope Project
The Rhisotope Project has been established to develop and implement a rhinoceros anti-poaching and anti-trafficking project by the insertion of small measured quantities of radioactive material into the horns of these animals. This is an international project with collaborators in South Africa ( NECSA the nuclear energy corporation of South Africa), US (Colorado State University), and Australia ( ANSTO, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization). This work is funded by Rosatom Central and Southern Africa.
Together with the scientific aspect of this project there is a strong emphasis on the education and social upliftment of communities around game parks. Particularly women young and old.