Can rhinoceros survive having their horns removed by poachers?

If the horn is cut too close to the germinal layer, this could damage the horn base and lead to deformed horn re-growth. Current dehorning is estimated to remove 90% and 93% of horn mass in male and female white rhinos respectively. read more

Two rhinos have survived being drugged while their horns were sawn off using a battery powered hacksaw by poachers. The white rhinoceros, called Bonnie and Clyde, were darted from the air with a powerful drug which left them paralysed - but still conscious of what was happening and able to feel the horrific pain of the entire episode. read more

No scientific stufy has been conducted on the the social implact of removing a rhinos horn. I beleive it does has a significant effect on the life of a rhino, unable to protect itsself ect. read more