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On CITES meeting, Harare, 1997. The debate centres on whether limited, controlled trade in the horn should be allowed to fund rhino conservation. South Africa wants to be allowed to begin a legal trade in horn. Animal rights groups are fiercely opposed to the proposal, and are supported by most of the conservation groups. But some scientists say South Africa's scheme may point the way towards a sustainable future for the rhino. CITES, which has concluded that efforts to protect the animal and end the trade have failed, says new approaches should be considered.