South Africa Reports 16% Drop in Rhino Poaching, but Concerns Remain
The country is home to nearly half of the critically-endangered black rhino population in Africa and to the world's largest population of near-threatened white rhinos.
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The country is home to nearly half of the critically-endangered black rhino population in Africa and to the world's largest population of near-threatened white rhinos.
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00:00South Africa recorded a significant decline in rhino poaching in 2024, with 420 animals killed for their horns, compared to 499 the previous year, a roughly 16% decrease according to the country's Environment Ministry.
00:15The drop is partly attributed to an ongoing dehorning program in KwaZulu-Nata, a region previously hardest hit by poachers.
00:22However, the Environment Minister expressed concern over a rise in poaching incidents within the iconic Gruger National Park, where 88 rhinos were killed last year, up from 78 in 2023.
00:35The vast and remote nature of the park makes it difficult to police, posing an ongoing challenge for conservationists.
00:42South Africa is home to nearly half of Africa's endangered black rhino population and the world's largest population of white rhinos.
00:50Rhino horns, made of keratin, the same keratin found in human nails and hair, are highly sought after in parts of East Asia for use in traditional medicine and jewellery.