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Media Release: Update of rhino poaching statistics to date
According to statistics, rhino poachers are targeting the Kruger National Park which has suffered a loss of 103 rhinos killed.
Limpopo, KZN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNP (SANParks) | 146 | 252 | 103 |
| MNP (SANParks) | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| GP | 15 | 9 | 0 |
| LIM | 52 | 74 | 23 |
| MP | 17 | 31 | 3 |
| NW | 57 | 21 | 17 |
| EC | 4 | 11 | 3 |
| FS | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| KZN | 38 | 34 | 18 |
| WC | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| NC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 333 | 448 | 171 |
Issued by:
The National Department of Environmental Affairs
Media queries:
Albi Modise
Cell: 083 490 2871