Detection camera techno keeps eye on rhino poaching in KZN
Detection camera technology is being used to help track down rhino poaching activities at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.
The Park has been plagued by ongoing poaching this month.
Yesterday the KZN Department of Environmental Affairs confirmed that seven white rhino carcasses were found at the park in the space of seven days.
Indications point out that some of the rhinos were poached in previous months at various sections.
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88 rhinos have been poached in KZN, 38-less compared to the same period last year.
Department Spokesperson Bheki Mbanjwa.
"On the detection camera technology, it recorded that so far this month a total of over 18, 000 images had been captured by 85 cameras. These images have been taken and processed for the recognition of people and vehicles," said Mbanjwa.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is continuing with these operations to curb rhino poaching. These operations include patrols, observations and vehicle checks.
