Rhino populations are threatened by poachers hunting them for their horns. Rhino horns are made of what material?

Rhino populations are threatened by poachers hunting them for their horns. Rhino horns are made of what material?

A Bone
B Keratin
C Cartilage

Keratin is a fibrous protein material. Despite it being commonly found in the world — it also makes up hair and fingernails — rhinos are hunted for their horns, which are sold for use in ornamental carvings or touted as having medicinal properties.

The correct answer is Keratin.

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