Rhinos, should we help or not?

Recently, I have read the 2012 october issue of national geographic about rhinocerous. One thing that has eluded me for eating was the disgusting pictures of hunter killing rhinoceros for their horns. Why do their kill them just for their horns?? It does not make sense. However, there are things that are inereting about rhinoceros.

Knowledge 1: There are 5 main species of rhinocerous in the world. They are the White, Black, Greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan.

 

 

Knowledge 2: Two of these species are native to Africa while the other 3 are from sounterhen Asia.

Knowledge 3: They are hunted down for their horns. They are currently at the brink of being extinct due to predators constantly hunting them down ILLGEALLY!

   

Knowledge 4 : When predators tries to hunt down rhinoceros, they would usually aim for the brain which is located at around six inches behind the eye and two inches in front of the ear. They also know certain tricks to pry a rhinoceros horn with little effort. This can be achieved by slicing around the seam at the horn's base.

Knowledge 5: If one really wants the horns of the rhinoceros, one can just cut the horns just 3 inches above its base. This allows the rhino's horn to grow back WITHOUT killing them. Why do the predators not do that????

Knowledge 6: In certain countries in Asia, Rhino horns are believed as if grinded with water can cure cancer. Well, this belief is not scientifically proven hence its just hocum.... In my opinion, its just an excuse for killing them.

Honestly, I think it is fine to hunt animals for their meat and other stuff but if one just kills them    just for one part, i think thats very cruel and brutish. According to research, removing a rhino's     horns does not affect the well being of a rhino. Tell me what you think:)