July 26th, 2009
Rhino poaching in both in Africa and Asia has risen to a 15-year-high driven by Asian demand for horns, according to new research. An estimated two to three animals are being killed a week in some areas.
“An estimated three rhinos were illegally killed each month in all of Africa from 2000-05, out of a population of around 18,000. In contrast, 12 rhinoceroses now are being poached each month in South Africa and Zimbabwe alone, the three groups told the 58th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Standing Committee this week in Geneva.”
The problem is not restricted to Africa
“About 10 rhinos have been poached in India and at least seven in Nepal since January alone”
Science Daily
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Africa nature, India nature, Nepal nature, South Africa nature, Zimbabwe nature | Tags: Kaziranga National Park, Rhino killings, Rhino poaching, Rhino poaching in India, Rhino poaching in Nepal, Rhinos in Kaziranga National Park|