Poaching Strikes: Over 100 Rhinos Killed in South African National Parks This Year
In the initial quarter of this year, poachers in South Africa have slaughtered over 100 rhinos, primarily within national parks, which underscores the continuous struggle to safeguard one of the most recognizable species. endangered species .
South African Environment Minister Dion George announced the figures Monday and said that of the 103 rhinos killed between 1 January and 31 March, 65 were poached in national parks.
More than one rhino being killed each day matches last year’s figures and serves as "a grim reminder of the constant danger facing our wildlife," according to George.
Who is behind the slaughter of South Africa's rhinoceros population?
South Africa boasts the biggest rhinoceros population globally, with approximately 16,000 to 18,000 individuals, as reported by various conservation organizations. This total encompasses both black and white rhinos. white rhinos .
African black rhinoceroses occur solely in the wilds of Africa and have been classified as critically endangered, with approximately 6,400 remaining, states the International Union for Conservation of Nature. About 2,000 can be found in South Africa.
South African In recent years, authorities have concentrated their efforts on criminal organizations they suspect are responsible for a significant portion of the nation's rhino poaching activities.
The environment ministry celebrated the conviction last year of an individual they referred to as a major poacher from Mozambique.
Simon Ernesto Valoi received a 27-year jail term from a Mozambique court for leading a poaching operation targeting rhinos within South Africa’s expansive Kruger National Park, which shares a border with Mozambique.
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