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Gough, D., 1999. Survival rests on a knife edge. Guardian, London 1999 April 6: 11, figs. 1-2

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Location: World
Subject: Value - Related to Horn
Species: All Rhino Species


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Rhino horns are used to make the handle of the Jambiya dagger traditionally carried by all Yemeni men. A dagger with a rhino horn handle is a prized accessory and daggers with antique rhino handles can fetch as much as $1 million. EB Martin: the demand remains high in Yemen and the trade continued despite Yemeni government legislation in 1981 banning imports of rhino horn.

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