So far this year 89 have been killed, including 6 critically endangered black rhinos. “South African authorities have recognized rhino poaching as a "priority crime", and those convicted of killing ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

LIMPOPO – The fight against rhino poaching took centre stage at the latest conservation evening hosted by the Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation (PNHF) on Wednesday, March 5. Wildlife ...

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 ...

South Africa's rhino poaching declined by 16 percent last year when a total of 420 rhinos were poached for their horns, 79 less than those poached in 2023, according to Dion George, minister of ...

The last poaching incident occurred on November 16, 2023, when two rhinos were killed in the Chaparchuli area. Nine individuals were arrested in connection with the case. Since then, the park has ...