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Poaching devastates the rhino population and has broader ecological and socio-economic implications. This article delves into the grim reality of rhino poaching and underscores the vital ...

Rhino poaching in South Africa was 15 per cent higher in 2021 than the preceding year as coronavirus restrictions that limited movement were eased, official figures showed Tuesday. A total of 451 ...

“Poaching is being undertaken almost without exception by sophisticated criminals, sometimes hunting from helicopters and using automatic weapons,” says Dr. Joseph Okori, WWF’s African Rhino Programme ...

In that month alone, the province lost 27 rhinos. “Fortunately, the provincial anti-rhino poaching team responded swiftly, intercepting the new syndicate and preventing further losses.

In the 1970s and '80s, poaching had devastated the two species. Then China banned rhino horn from traditional medicine, and Yemen forbade its use for ceremonial dagger handles. All signs seemed to ...

This is according to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George, who released the 2024 rhino poaching statistics to the media yesterday. His concerns were emphasised in a ...

The latest rhino poaching report has revealed a decrease in poaching numbers in South Africa, but concerns remain as certain areas continue to see escalating poaching activities. The report ...

South Africa’s rhino poaching incidents in 2024 continued on a downward trend and improved compared to 2023. This is according to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ...