Rhino Poaching Statistics

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Initiatives such as dehorning help to reduce the number of rhinos poached. Graphic: John McCann

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Rhino poaching decreases by 15% – but 420 still killed

The environment minister said increased poaching in Kruger National Park was of great concern

Sheree Bega

KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of poaching incidents, with 325 rhino killed, followed by Kruger National Park (which falls in Mpumalanga and Limpopo) where 78 rhino were killed. Limpopo was next, with 59 rhinos killed on game reserves and farms. File photo

Rhino poaching spikes despite high conviction rate

KwaZulu-Natal remains the epicentre for poaching and the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park appears to be fighting a losing battle against the crime

Lyse Comins
Sheree Bega