natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | JUL 18

Photo @pedromcbride // Spotlight on an endangered icon. Rhino poaching has increased by 900 percent in the last five years — and it’s on the rise. Rhino horn is highly sought after and largely used in traditional Chinese medicine. This prized body part is made from keratin, the same substance in human fingernails and hair. Earlier this year, China announced it would ban all commercial ivory trade by the end of 2017. Will rhino horn be next? #africa #rhino #poaching #endangered