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> Why is it that poaching skyrockets whenever the restrictions are relaxed? Because restriction on consumption alone are not effective. One must address the pr
by soyiuz 10y ago
> Why is it that poaching skyrockets whenever the restrictions are relaxed?
Because restriction on consumption alone are not effective. One must address the production side of the equation (through farming, artificial ivory, forced dehorning).
- adamnemecek 10y agoFarming isn't really possible.
- soyiuz 10y agoFarming wild animals is not really possible. Selective breeding or gene editing for domestication is within the realm of possibilities. The problem needs funding and innovation.
- adamnemecek 10y agoI don't think that you know what you are talking about so I'll just leave the discussion now.
- soyiuz 10y agoSuit yourself. For others some constructive info: gene editing horns out was successfully done in cows. See http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/27/us/2015-11-27-us-animal-gene-editing.html http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/27/us/2015-11-27-us-animal-ge... Similar approaches could be explored in wild populations. See https://www.technologyreview.com/s/542886/can-genetic-engineering-save-endangered-rhinos/ https://www.technologyreview.com/s/542886/can-genetic-engine... Gene editing for domestic traits, see http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/Publications/Reports/nabc_26/26_1_3_Hackett.pdf http://nabc.cals.cornell.edu/Publications/Reports/nabc_26/26...