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Rhino death toll ticks up to 199 - DoEA

Kruger National Park worst affected area with 119 rhinos killed (Apr 30)

Update of rhino poaching statistics

30 Apr 2012

South Africa has lost a total of about 199 rhinos to illegal killings since the beginning of the year.

Latest statistics indicate that the Kruger National Park is still the most targeted by poachers with the park having lost a total of 119 rhinos from the beginning of this year. Targeted provinces include Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and KwaZulu-Natal which collectively account for 73 killed rhinos.

Thus far, a total of 122 arrests have been made of which 104 were poachers, 10 receivers/couriers and two couriers/buyers.

South Africans are urged 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

119

MNP (SANParks)

0

6

3

GP

15

9

0

LIM

52

74

27

MP

17

31

6

NW

57

21

18

EC

4

11

3

FS

3

4

0

KZN

38

34

22

WC

0

6

1

NC

1

0

0

333

448

199

Statement issued by Albi Modise, Department of Environmental Affairs, April 30 2012

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