Rhinoceros horn and buffalo horn are two different animal horn products. They have obvious differences in appearance, origin and use.

1. Appearance: Rhino horn is gray or black, hard and tough in texture, has a certain curvature, and has longitudinal texture on the surface. Buffalo horn: Buffalo horn is usually milky white or light yellow in color and relatively soft in texture. , relatively smooth, with no obvious texture on the surface.

2. Source: Rhino horn is a keratin substance growing on the head of a rhinoceros. It is mainly composed of keratin. Hunting of rhinos is prohibited internationally. Therefore, rhino horns mainly come from illegal trade and natural shedding of rhino horns. Horn, buffalo horn: Buffalo horn comes from the head of the buffalo and is also a keratin substance, mainly composed of keratin. Buffalo horns can be obtained from the slaughtering process and are therefore relatively easy to obtain.

3. Uses: Rhino horns are considered to have medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine and are used as medicinal materials and to make various handicrafts. However, in view of the need to protect rhinos, the trade and use of rhino horns and buffalo horns have been banned internationally. Buffalo horns are widely used in the manufacture of handicrafts, tableware, stationery, decorations, etc. Buffalo horn is widely used due to its ease of processing and variety of shapes.