Update of rhino poaching statistics to date
13 Apr 2012
The Department of Environmental Affairs is perturbed by the continuous loss of rhinos through illegal killings. So far, a total of 171 rhinos have been killed this year for the illegal trade in rhino horn.
According to statistics, rhino poachers are targeting the Kruger National Park which has suffered a loss of 103 rhinos killed.
Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal and North-West - collectively accounting for 58 killed rhinos - are also the prime focus of the poachers.These provinces have lost 23, 18 and 17 rhinos, respectively
The department wishes to once again urge South Africans to report incidents of rhino poaching or any tip-offs that could lead to arrest and prevention of illegal killing to 0800 205 005 .
|
SA |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
|
Kruger National Park (SANParks) |
146 |
252 |
103 |
|
MNP (SANParks) |
0 |
6 |
3 |
|
Gauteng |
15 |
9 |
0 |
|
Limpopo |
52 |
74 |
23 |
|
Mpumalanga |
17 |
31 |
3 |
|
North West |
57 |
21 |
17 |
|
Eastern Cape |
4 |
11 |
3 |
|
Free State |
3 |
4 |
0 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
38 |
34 |
18 |
|
Western Cape |
0 |
6 |
1 |
|
Northern Cape |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
333 |
448 |
171 |
Statement issued by Albi Modise, Department of Environmental Affairs, April 13 2012
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