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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In an innovative first for South Africa, Network for Animals ... and pulled by a bicycle. “This unique ‘pet taxi’ has dramatically expanded their reach, enabling teams to deliver crucial ...

South Africa, with one of the world’s largest rhino populations, is battling organised crime syndicates targeting its national and private parks as strong demand in Asian markets, where the ...

Black rhinos are moved around for three reasons, says Ursina Rusch, population manager for the WWF South Africa Black Rhino Range Expansion Project. First, to protect them from poaching.

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.