# Why demand persists for the horn of a once near-extinct antelope

Source: [Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-demand-persists-horn-extinct-antelope.html) · 2026-11-09 · Life
Page: https://themorning.science/story/why-demand-persists-for-the-horn-of-a-once-near-extinct-antelope-e5a2b0f9b9091ac4
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## In brief

- A University of Oxford-led study published in People and Nature examined demand for saiga antelope horn in Singapore.
- Family traditions, misconceptions about where the horn comes from, and a belief that shop-sold remedies are government-approved help explain the continued demand.
- The saiga antelope was once near-extinct, and its horn remains in demand.

## Why it matters

The findings show that demand for wildlife products can persist because of cultural habits and misperceptions, which conservation efforts need to address alongside enforcement.

## Coverage

- [Why demand persists for the horn of a once near-extinct antelope](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-demand-persists-horn-extinct-antelope.html) — Biology News - Evolution, Cell theory, Gene theory, Microbiology, Biotechnology, 2026-11-09

Tags: wildlife trade, saiga antelope, conservation, singapore, traditional medicine, people and nature

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