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South Africa holds 1st legal rhino horn auction

This file photo taken on February 3, 2016 shows a de-horned rhino slowly waking up after his horn was trimmed at John Hume's Rhino Ranch in Klerksdorp, in the North Western Province of South Africa. (Photo by AFP)

South Africa holds its first legal online auction of rhino horns, despite opposition from conservation groups who contend the sale will encourage poachers.

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