Wildlife crimes remain a severe threat to the economy and biodiversity as well as to local livelihoods, the recently released Second National Integrated State of the Environment Report for Namibia showed. According to the report, a large number of wildlife crime cases are related to poaching for meat while rhinos currently represent the most valuable and sought after wildlife crime target. "Between 2018 and 2019, there has been an increase in registered wildlife cases related to high-value species growing from 115 to 174 cases. Of all the registered cases in 2019, Pangolin was by far the most targeted high-value species representing 21% of all cases. These are often trafficked alive and can be rehabilitated if seized alive. Elephant cases make up a significant 12% and usually consist of ivory seizures while rhino cases make up 7% of the total, many are pre-emptive cases where animals can be saved," the report states.