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Title:

Namibia rhino poaching surged 93% in 2022

Publication Year:
2023
Abstract:

The number of endangered rhinos poached in Namibia reached an all-time high last year after 87 animals were killed compared to 45 in 2021, official government data showed on Monday. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said poachers killed 61 black and 26 white rhinos mainly in Namibia's largest park, Etosha, where 46 rhinos were found dead.

Series Title:
Reuters
Type:
Newspaper
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
wildlife, crime, poaching, big game, protected species
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This article is part of the Namibian Wildlife Crime article archive. The archive aims to:

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  • provide a comprehensive archive of wildlife crime reporting in Namibia

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