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According to the article, the radioisotope is specifically meant to be detected by the handheld radiation detectors typically used by customs agents. If it can'
by jjk166 2y ago
According to the article, the radioisotope is specifically meant to be detected by the handheld radiation detectors typically used by customs agents. If it can't be detected by passive radiation detectors, there is even less argument for its efficacy.
- Sanzig 2y agoThe flux follows the inverse square law, however, which means to detect if a rhino is tagged you'd have to get really close. Admittedly I don't know anything about the mechanics of rhino poaching, but considering how aggressive rhinos are I imagine poachers would prefer to shoot them from a decent range for their own safety.
- jjk166 2y agoNo one is talking about scanning live rhinos. Even in the best case scenario, this is to catch poachers long after the rhinos are dead.