The current poaching crisis is attributed to the growing demand for rhino horn in asian countries, mainly vietnam and china. The current rhino poaching crisis began in 2008, with increasing numbers of rhino killed for their horn throughout africa until 2015. The most common reason for rhino poaching is to meet the high demand for their horns in asian countries, where the horn is predominantly used in traditional chinese medicine but is. Translate rhino poaching in afrikaans with examples. The kruger national park knp, one of africa s largest game reserves in northeastern south africa, continued to bear the brunt of rhino poaching, losing 504 rhinos last year, molewa said. Department of state november 2014 this report interprets focus group and indepth interview data and does not necessarily reflect the views of the u. Compiled in early 2011, this investigation into rhino poaching asks. Latest rhino poaching statistics for south africa posted on november 27, 2012 by africa geographic editorial the latest rhino poaching statistics indicate that a total of 588 rhinos have been lost to poaching since the beginning of this year, with the total number of arrests at 246. Since 2008, rhino poaching in south africa has skyrocketed year on year, culminating in. We need to match the amount to the value of the horn, he says. At the peak of poaching in 2014, when 1 215 rhinos were killed over the year, it boiled down to an average of 3. Rhino poaching levels in south africa fell in 2015. Technical report pdf available january 2017 with 1,704 reads how we measure reads. A total of 344 alleged rhino poachers, couriers and poaching syndicate members have been arrested in south africa since the start of 2014.
Ian recommends supporting the idea of paying for information that leads to the arrest of any rhino poachers in south africa. Prior to 2006, illegal killing of rhinos was being maintained at consistently low levels. Feb 26, 2012 zululand conservationists are calling for cites to legalize the trade in rhino horn as a drastic measure to stop rhino poaching. Heartbreaking photos of more rhino slaughter in sa. Home to roughly 80 percent of the worlds rhino population, south africa has seen poaching explode over the past decade. The latest rhino poaching statistics indicate that a total of 588 rhinos have been lost to poaching since the beginning of this year, with the total number of arrests at 246. Today im going to talk to you about rhino poaching and deforestation in south africa. Rhino poaching numbers in south africa dropped slightly in 2015, with 1,175 rhinos slaughtered 826 in kruger national park, 317 poachers arrested a 59% increase from the previous year and firearms confiscated. Figures show 20 poachers have been killed in combat, while six. Pdf background on south africa, rhino poaching and rhino.
In south africa, law enforcement efforts are being stepped up in response to poaching. Jan 25, 2018 the number of rhino poached in south africa has declined, for the third year in a row. Rhino poaching toll in south africa reaches new high. Rhino poaching decreases in south africa save the rhino. Rhino poaching crisis in south africa as 200 killed in six. This was 24 percent less than the 662 rhinos poached in 2016, she said. A deadly combination of institutional lapses, corrupt wildlife industry professionals and asian crime syndicates by tom milliken and jo shaw with contributions from richard h. Oct 04, 2010 210 rhinos have already been killed by poachers in south africa since the start of this year. Rhino poaching in south africa sustainable tourism world. However, there is still a long road ahead as africa continues to lose an average of three rhinos a day to the ongoing poaching crisis. Zululand conservationists are calling for cites to legalize the trade in rhino horn as a drastic measure to stop rhino poaching. This is up over 70% from all the rhinos killed in south africa last year. The main conservation actors across the big 4 can be grouped as.
Rhino poaching worsens in 5 provinces as sa loses 68. Katharina trump, expert for antipoaching at the world wildlife federation wwf germany, on rhinoceros poaching in south africa. A memorial dedicated to rhinos killed by poachers near the greater st. This included an update on rhino translocations, which has involved moving rhino from areas in south africa where they are under threat, to more secure locations. From professional translators, enterprises, web pages and freely available translation repositories. Jan 23, 2015 this included an update on rhino translocations, which has involved moving rhino from areas in south africa where they are under threat, to more secure locations. Nov 27, 2012 latest rhino poaching statistics for south africa posted on november 27, 2012 by africa geographic editorial the latest rhino poaching statistics indicate that a total of 588 rhinos have been lost to poaching since the beginning of this year, with the total number of arrests at 246. Rhino poaching in south africa family safari south africa. This may appear to be an extraordinary measure yet the main route to counteract rhino poaching is to debilitate individuals from getting it and it would just need to be finished once to every rhino. Poachers are stepping up their game and we must do the same. Jan 29, 2017 when my friends tell me that i have led a remarkable life, i have to admit having done my best to make it so john kingsleyheath. South africa has about 75% of the worlds remaining rhinos and in the country alone in 2014, one rhino was killed by poachers every 8 hours according to save the rhino. Promising not to give up, the rangers of the kruger national park are positive they will win the war against rhino poaching despite the disappointing increase in the number of deaths of these animals. A total of 1 054 rhino were poached in 2016, compared to 1 175 in the same period for 2015, representing a decline of 10.
Rhino poaching timeline statistics south africa 20002015. South africas efforts to arrest and bring them to book have seen some success. Some of the perpetrators have not gone scot free, though. Community and expert views from the trenches by kenly greer fenio, ph. The history of rhino poaching in south africa rhino. Sadly however, south africa can claim no such glory. Over 1,000 rhinos killed by poachers in south africa in 2017. His operation is finetuned to the last detail, and the shooting and quality of bird presenta. Poaching rhinos has increased due to the high profits received by the. Aug 18, 2018 this timeline rhino poaching timeline statistics south africa 20002015 is a work in progress as and when we have time it will probably grow into a much more detailed bit of fact, not just information. Most of the poaching occurs in south africa s iconic kruger national park, an area some 20,000 sq. Figures show 20 poachers have been killed in combat, while six have been convicted and 123 people have been. The media has depicted vietnam to be the main culprit in the slaughter of hundreds of these endangered species, because rhino horns are illegally traded for use in traditional asian remedies.
Sep 25, 2017 katharina trump, expert for anti poaching at the world wildlife federation wwf germany, on rhinoceros poaching in south africa. Background on south africa, rhino poaching and rhino horn trafficking. Tourism in africa loses r343million per year through elephant poaching. May 03, 20 an agriculturist in south africa finished this and he says the toxin, while savage to people, and has no impact on the rhino. Results for rhino poaching translation from english to afrikaans. Latest official south african rhino poaching statistics. The famous kruger national park, an expansive 19,633 square kilometers 7,580 sq. To combat rhino poaching, dogs are giving south african.
The good news is that over all the number of rhinos lost to poaching in south africa is down compared to 2015. In the mid2000s, the demand for rhino horn exploded, which spurred on an unprecedented wave of poaching in south africa. Sep 22, 2015 today, there are around 5,000 black rhino left in africa. Currently, the saps is offering a r500,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of rhino poachers. The history of rhino poaching in south africa rhino africa blog. During the last quarter of 2014, 56 rhinos were moved out of poaching hotspots in kruger national park to an intensive protection zone ipz and other more secure areas. Poaching rhino horn in south africa and mozambique 2014 mk. I did not want to believe the 2012 numbers, said matthew lewis, wwfs african species expert. By alex crawford, special correspondent in south africa, sky news.
Jan 21, 2016 the number of rhino being killed by poachers in south africa dipped slightly in 2015, in the first sign that the country may be turning the corner in the fight against the lucrative illegal trade. South africa has the largest populations of rhinoceros of any african nation. Other areas of south africa are seeing an increase in rhino poaching south africas department of environmental affairs have released their official rhino poaching statistics for the period of 1st january to 31st august 2016. South african rhino poaching numbers for the last year show a decline for the second consecutive year due to concerted conservation efforts. Specifically for the knp, a total of 662 rhino carcasses were found in 2016 compared to 826. The number of rhinos poached in south africa in 2017 was lower than 2016s, according to south african minister of water and environmental affairs edna molewa. Jan 25, 2018 rhino poaching worsens in 5 provinces as sa loses 68 elephants too. Over the last five years we have seen a dramatic rise in the incidence of rhino poaching, notably in south africa, custodian of the worlds largest remaining populations. Jul 04, 2011 in south africa, law enforcement efforts are being stepped up in response to poaching. Nov 20, 2014 some of the perpetrators have not gone scot free, though. The most disturbing trend has been the horrific increase in poaching of rhinos in south africa.
Now if rhino murder were an event in the commonwealth games today that would be a statistic to be proud of. Losing any species to poaching would be an ecological tragedy, but losing our iconic black and white rhino which have become a major drawcard for south africas tourism industry will also have significant social and economic consequences. Rhino poaching in south africa rhino species there are two rhino species in africa. This new high in south africa for the number of rhinos poached within the last decade is horrific. Previously secure populations are now being targeted by increasingly sophisticated and aggressive poaching operations, apparently. In 2016 alone, 1,054 rhinos were reported killed in south africa. Unfortunately, poaching began to take its toll and between 1970 and 1992, 96% of the black rhinos in africa were killed. Durban rhino poaching in two of south africas most famous game reserves is starting to have an impact on tourism and could affect future visitor numbers if the situation does not improve. Thankfully, poaching numbers have decreased across africa since the peak of 1,349 in 2015. Over 1,000 rhinos killed by poachers in south africa in 2017 source. Rhino poaching timeline statistics south africa 20002015 last updated on aug 18, 2018 timeline updated 20150715 we have been wanting to put together our own rhino poaching timeline statistics for south africa between 2000 and 2015. Latest poaching stats from south africa helping rhinos. The kruger national park has lost 362 rhinos to poaching. Rhino poaching in south africa has dipped but corruption.
Between 2008 and 2014, the bones of more than 4900 african lions, both wild and captive, were sent from south africa to laos, vietnam, thailand and china. Rhinoceros poaching in southern africa is the illegal act of slaughtering rhinoceros in the southern african countries of namibia, botswana, zimbabwe and south africa, where most of africa s rhinos occur. Over 1,000 rhinos killed by poachers in south africa in. Rhino poaching hits record high in south africa cbs news. Today, there are around 5,000 black rhino left in africa. South africa has about 93% of the worlds white rhino population and 40% of its black rhinos. Contextual translation of rhino poaching into afrikaans. The number of rhino being killed by poachers in south africa dipped slightly in 2015, in the first sign that the country may be turning the corner in the fight against the lucrative illegal trade. Though recorded deaths have dropped for three years in a row, there is still a crisis on hand. The black rhino population also made a remarkable recovery and by 1960 there were 100,000 black rhinos in africa. Stop poaching now to critical projects in south africa, swaziland, and zimbabwe, while also translocating rhinos to a new site in botswana under a separate initiative. Rhino poaching numbers in south africa continue to grow. As per estimates by wwf, the number of rhinos poached in south africa have risen from in 2007 to 1,175 in 2015. Rhino poaching has been named south africa s top newsmaker for 2012.
White rhinos are, without doubt, the most prolific rhino species, and are found in game parks and reserves throughout south africa as well as surrounding countries. Rhino poaching worsens in 5 provinces as sa loses 68 elephants too. Nov 03, 2016 durban rhino poaching in two of south africas most famous game reserves is starting to have an impact on tourism and could affect future visitor numbers if the situation does not improve. Sas official rhino poaching figures questioned the citizen. In south africa, where i just spent over one week in kruger national park, i learned more about the constant threat of poaching in rhino species. The south africa viet nam rhino horn trade nexus pdf, 3. Department of state november 2014 this report interprets focus group and in depth interview data and does not necessarily reflect the views of the u. South africa is one of the countries that boast the highest population of rhinos in the world, both black and white. Conservationists and rangers are fighting a losing war against poachers in south africa, where more than 1,200 rhinos were killed in 2014 alone. The number of rhino poached in south africa has declined, for the third year in a row.
Rhino poaching toll in south africa reaches new high press. South africa had managed to almost completely avoid the poaching crisis and had steadily built up its rhino numbers over the 20 th century. Jan 26, 2015 the most disturbing trend has been the horrific increase in poaching of rhinos in south africa. South africa, which has the largest share of this poaching, reported a small decrease on 21 january from 1,215 rhinos in 2014 to 1,175 in 2015. Poaching incidents in kruger rose sharply from 252 in 2011. Latest rhino poaching statistics for south africa africa. Rhino poaching in south africa family safari south. Poaching numbers conservation save the rhino international. South african rhino poaching numbers show need for urgent.
Specifically for the knp, a total of 662 rhino carcasses were found in 2016 compared to 826 in 2015. Whereas both black and white rhinos were on the verge of extinction at the start of that century, by the year 2000 they were thriving in south africa, which also played a key role in supplying other african. An agriculturist in south africa finished this and he says the toxin, while savage to people, and has no impact on the rhino. Since 2008, rhino poaching in south africa has skyrocketed year on year, culminating in a total of 448 rhinos killed in 2011. The south africa viet nam rhino horn trade nexus pdf, 3 mb. Poaching rhino horn in south africa and mozambique.