South Africa continues to see a downward trend in rhino poaching, with the 2024 statistics showing that 499 rhinos were poached in 2023, compared to 420 last year -- a decrease of 79. "As we ...

Dion George, South Africa’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has revealed the latest rhino poaching figures for the country. During 2024, a total of 420 rhinos were killed by poachers.

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 ...

Rhino poaching in South Africa has shown a decline, though the numbers remain high and concerning. Challenges like porous park fences, staff shortages, and internal collusion need immediate ...

JOHANNESBURG, March 6 (Reuters) - South Africa recorded a roughly 16% drop in rhino poaching last year, with 420 animals killed for their horns versus 499 the previous year, the government said on ...

South Africa recorded a significant decline in rhino poaching in 2024, with 420 animals killed for their horns compared to 499 the previous year—a roughly 16% decrease, according to the country ...

The number of rhinos killed illegally in South Africa declined to the lowest since 2020 last year after the province with the greatest concentration of the animals reported fewer poaching incidents.

The South African Police Services (SAPS) has confirmed that two of the suspects in the horrific poaching attack in the early hours of yesterday morning at Thula Thula ...

South Africa has recorded a decrease in rhino poaching numbers. 2024 statistics show that 420 rhinos were poached throughout the year. This is a decrease of 79 when compared to 499 rhinos poached in ...

Fisheries and Environment Dion George announced the 2024 rhino poaching statistics on Thursday. From January to December 2024, 420 rhinos were illegally killed in South Africa. Of these ...