Title:

Technology making a significant impact in rhino poaching reduction

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Publication Year:
2023
Abstract:

The Kruger National Park (KNP) has reported that the implementation of technology has yielded significant results in reducing the frequency of rhino poaching incidents within the park. As the world marked World Rhino Day last week Friday, statistics have provided encouraging signs, with the first six months of 2023 showing a slight decline in poaching numbers compared to the same period in 2022. Specifically, there were 28 fewer rhino poaching incidents during this time frame. This marks a positive trend in efforts to protect these endangered creatures. Over the past 17 years, South Africa has tragically lost 8,936 rhinos to poaching, and the rhino population in KNP has faced a stark decline of 60 percent since 2013.

Series Title:
SABC News
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report