They are pioneering and pushing a fresh kind of fundraising effort for the brave and dedicated people involved on the ground. 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. Rhino poaching in south africa family safari south. The number of rhinos killed by poachers has hit a new annual record in south africa, raising concerns of a downward population spiral in a country that is home to almost all of africas rhinos. Rhino poaching in south africa has dipped but corruption. 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. Today, there are around 5,000 black rhino left in africa. South africa considers legalizing domestic rhino horn. 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.
Currently, the saps is offering a r500,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of rhino poachers. Brutal poaching methods have escalated in south africa, which is currently home. Numbers of rhinos after 25 years for two different scenarios starting with 50 rhino no poaching and poaching outbreaks 15 poached every 5 years starting at year 5 for a range of different growth rates from 0% to the approximate rmax for rhinos of 9 %. 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 in south africa and indias major range states have been remarkably similar over time. Reported african rhino poaching mortalities 20062015 afrsg, traffic. Poaching and its potential to impact wildlife tourism. Poaching rhino horn in south africa and mozambique. A memorial dedicated to rhinos killed by poachers near the greater st. Yet, in the past decade it has experienced unprecedented and horrific poaching now at around animals a year. A proposed framework to curb poaching for african rhino horn in overall rhino.
Previously secure populations are now being targeted by increasingly sophisticated and aggressive poaching operations, apparently. Numbers of black rhino in south africa 0 250 500 750 1250 1500 1750 2000. As per estimates by wwf, the number of rhinos poached in south africa have risen from in 2007 to 1,175 in 2015. These data were received as georeferenced points latitude and longitude in.
Rhino poaching decreases in south africa save the rhino. South africa has by far the largest population of rhinos in the world and is an incredibly important country for rhino conservation. The viability of legalising trade in rhino horn in south africa. Rhino poaching levels in south africa fell in 2015. Poaching numbers conservation save the rhino international. Heartbreaking photos of more rhino slaughter in sa. South africa remains the major white rhino range state conserving 18,800. Sas official rhino poaching figures questioned the citizen. In south africa, and specifically in kruger national park, rhino poaching has increased at an alarming rate during the first decade of the 21st century. 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 rates in south africa had surged from 83 in 2008 to a record 1,215 in 2014 to meet redhot demand in newlyaffluent asian countries such as vietnam, where the horn is prized as a. Rhino poaching is on the rise in south africa, with 277 of the endangered animals killed this year despite government attempts to clamp down. Latest official south african rhino poaching statistics.
Rhino poaching declines in south africas largest park the number of poached rhinos found in kruger national park between january and the end of. Poaching rhino horn in south africa and mozambique 2014 mk. Methodology the methodology applied included twelve broad steps to. Rhinoceros poaching in southern africa is the illegal act of slaughtering rhinoceros in the southern african countries of namibia, botswana, zimbabwe and. South africa s oldest game reserve, hluhluweimfolozi park, became famous for its white rhino conservation work in the 1950s and 60s when it brought the subspecies back from the edge of extinction. If you add the new figures released by the minister the number of rhino killed for their horns in. But in recent years, the rapid rise of poaching has threatened to undermine the good work. Rhino poaching update rhino conservation kruger park news. Rhino poaching levels in south africa fell in 2015 this article is more than 4 years old slight dip in the number of rhinos illegally killed for their horns breaks relentless rise in deaths. Community and expert views from the trenches by kenly greer fenio, ph. The current poaching crisis is attributed to the growing demand for rhino horn in asian countries, mainly vietnam and china.
At the center of the fight is wildlife, as a rapid rise in elephant and rhino poaching finds these animals being killed for their tusks and horns at increasingly alarming rates. During 20 in south africa, more than rhinos were poached and. Management strategies to curb rhino poaching conservation. Rhino poaching in south africa rhino species there are two rhino species in africa. Considering that its world rhino day today we thought we would take a closer look at the history of rhino poaching in south africa. Brutal rhino poaching methods have escalated in south africa, which is currently home to about 70 per cent of the remaining rhinos in the world.
According to the south africa department of environmental affairs, rhino poaching stats have risen by more than 300% in the last four years. Rhino poaching hits new record in south africa abc news. Rhino conservation is something that we at rhino africa are incredibly passionate about and vested in. South africas rhino population has been the most heavily affected in terms of numbers killed, with. In 2007, only rhinos were killed in south africa for their horns.
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. Rhino poaching in south africa has dipped but corruption hinders progress. These are the reasons our animals are being slaughtered. Rhino poaching in south africa natural world safaris. Rhino poaching in south africa is it a losing battle. While figure 3 shows that rhino poaching in south africa levelled off for four consecutive. At the peak of poaching in 2014, when 1 215 rhinos were killed over. Several desperate efforts to present solutions to rhino poaching are currently being explored. Rhino poaching timeline statistics south africa 20002015.
Transnational links in rhino poaching and the black. Compiled in early 2011, this investigation into rhino poaching asks. Rhino poaching toll in south africa reaches new high. As a means of addressing the poaching scourge, the cabinet in july approved that south africa prepare and submit a rhino trade proposal for consideration at the. Katharina trump, expert for antipoaching at the world wildlife federation wwf germany, on rhinoceros poaching in south africa. South africa is one of the countries that boast the highest population of rhinos in the world, both black and white. Hundreds of thousands of rhinoceros populated africa and asia at the beginning of the twentieth century even after centuries of demand for rhino horn from the middle east, india, china, and eventually the west. Rhino poaching crisis in south africa as 200 killed in six months. 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 tears, the south african wine brand, has become a flagship brand in the war against rhino poaching. 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. At the start of 2018 south africas environmental affairs minister edna molewa described rhino poaching as a national priority crime, as she announced a 2% drop in the number of rhinos killed in.
In the mid2000s, the demand for rhino horn exploded, which spurred on an unprecedented wave of poaching in south africa. Ian recommends supporting the idea of paying for information that leads to the arrest of any rhino poachers in south africa. The history of rhino poaching in south africa rhino. Rhino poaching incidentsnumber of rhinos per areayear 1. The resurgence of illegal killing of rhino in south africa. In october 2011 the first incidence of rhino poaching in this area for 17 years was recorded when a. We need to match the amount to the value of the horn, he says. Rhino poaching declines in south africas largest park.
Rhino poaching crisis in south africa as 200 killed in six. And though it may not have the human body count of, say, syria, this struggle is just as bloody. It is not only the rate at which these animals are being killed but also the manner in which this happens that has many south africans calling for more stringent action. As of early november 2014, 969 rhinos had been killed in south. Latest rhino poaching statistics for south africa africa. South africa considers legalizing domestic rhino horn trade. Read more on the latest news, facts and figures on rhino poaching and rhino conservation both globally and in south africa and kruger national park. Rhino poaching on the rise in south africa telegraph. The south africa viet nam rhino horn trade nexus image wwf.
Identification and mapping of risk areas of rhino poaching. Specifically for the knp, a total of 662 rhino carcasses were found in 2016 compared to 826. Rhino poaching toll in south africa falls 10 percent in. South africas longawaited statistical report on rhino poaching revealed an overall 10. Mike hutchingsreutersfile a white rhino and her calf. Some 93% of south africans think rhino poaching is a problem for all south africans, according to a wildaid survey. 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. What has caused the current rhino poaching crisis in south africa. An agriculturist in south africa finished this and he says the toxin, while savage to people, and has no impact on the rhino. South africa had managed to almost completely avoid the poaching crisis and had steadily built up its rhino numbers over the 20 th century. At the center of the fight is wildlife, as a rapid rise in elephant and rhino poaching finds these animals being killed for. Zululand conservationists are calling for cites to legalize the trade in rhino horn as a drastic measure to stop rhino poaching. Rhino poaching in south africa environment news south africa.
We felt it time to tie together some very simple facts about why we believe rhino poaching has escalated to such horrific figures over the past 78 years and so we bring to you rhino poaching timeline statistics south africa 20002015. South africa is home to 80% of the worlds rhinos and they are a key attraction for the tourism industry. Rhino poaching statistics released today by the south african government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across the country in 2012. South africa, which has the largest share of this poaching. Last year in south africa, poachers killed more than 1,000 rhinos for their horns, a 50% increase from the previous year see figure 1. The kruger national park has lost 362 rhinos to poaching. Illegal killing rises in zimbabwe and namibia, even as it dips in south africa.