I camped with the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit in South Africa
This is my first and only night camping in the depths of the Kruger. But for my fellow campmates, this is just part of the ...
Jacksonville Zoo's Archie, the oldest male of his rhino species in care, dies at 55
Archie, a Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens southern white rhino, has died of cancer at 55 after stint as his species' oldest male ...
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South Africa: DA Welcomes Decline in Rhino Poaching but Calls for Sustained Action
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 ...
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Rhino poaching in South Africa – a continuing cause for alarm
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 New York Times17d
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
China has largely focused on developing infrastructure and accessing African resources. It is unlikely to provide health and humanitarian aid on the scale the West has done in the past ...
Africanews17d
South Africa Reports 16% Drop in Rhino Poaching, but Concerns Remain
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 ...
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South Africa records 16% drop in rhino poaching last year
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 Thursday. The country is home to ...
Mail & Guardian18d
Rhino poaching decreases by 15% – but 420 still killed
South Africa recorded a 15% decrease in rhino poaching last year, with 420 rhinos killed, compared with the 499 killed in 2023. Of those, 320 were killed on state properties and 100 on privately ...
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South Africa records 16% drop in rhino poaching last year
JOHANNESBURG, March 6 (Reuters) - South Africa recorded a roughly 16 percent drop in rhino poaching last year, with 420 animals killed for their horns versus 499 the previous year, the government ...
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Forestry, Fisheries and Environment on downward trend in rhino poaching
From January to December 2024, 420 rhinos were poached in South Africa, with 320 being killed on state properties and 100 on privately owned parks, reserves or farms. This was a decrease (of 79) in ...
The Telegraph18d
2-day rhino tally begins in 3 hubs: Pet jumbos and drones used for count
The last census was conducted in 2022 when the rhino population in the Jaldapara division was 292 and in the Gorumara division, which includes the Chapramari sanctuary, 55 A team heads for the core ...
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South Africa: Rhino Poaching Continues to Decrease
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 ...