Rhinos are in danger of extinction due to poaching of their horns for traditional medicine and trophies. Their numbers have declined drastically from hundreds of thousands in 1900 to only 18,000 remaining today. Poachers kill rhinos for their horns, which are sold illegally and used for dagger handles and medicine despite having no real medical benefits. If current poaching rates continue, rhinos are predicted to be extinct within a year. Conservation efforts aim to raise awareness and funds to protect the remaining rhino populations.