"Rising Rhino Poaching Threatens South African Population"
South Africa's battle against rhino poaching has intensified, with 499 rhinos hunted in 2023, an increase of 51 from the previous year. The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park in KwaZulu-Natal province has become a new hotspot for poaching, while the Kruger National Park saw a reduction in poaching. Efforts to combat poaching include improved fencing, increased patrollers, de-horning, and an anti-corruption drive. However, critics argue that better intelligence gathering on poaching gangs is needed to effectively address the issue.
