Rhino poaching in SA decreases by 33%
Updated | By Jacaranda FM
Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries says there has been a drop of 33% in the number of rhinos poached in 2020.
Department spokesperson Albi Modise said 394 rhino were poached for their horn in South Africa last year.
"This is 33% less than the 594 killed in 2019 and marks the sixth year that rhino poaching has continued to decrease in South Africa.”
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He believes the COVID-19 pandemic contributed in part to the decrease in rhino poaching.
"During the various lockdowns, the movement of alleged rhino poachers and smugglers was curtailed. Steps to fight rhino poaching across the country have been aligned to integrated strategy management to prevent rhino poaching.”
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