News24 | More than 100 rhinos poached in the first three months of this year, says environment minister

Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos so far this year in South Africa, mostly in national parks

Poachers in South Africa killed 103 rhinos killed between Jan. 1 and March 31, a South African official said Monday.

Poachers kill more than 100 rhinos in South Africa

South African Environment Minister Dion George announced the figures Monday and said that of the 103 rhinos killed between Jan. 1 and March 31, 65 were poached in national parks

Poachers have killed over 100 rhinos in South Africa this year. Most were in national parks

South Africa continues to grapple with a severe rhino poaching crisis, as over 100 rhinos were killed in the first quarter of this year, with a majority of the incidents occurring within national parks. The persistent threat to these endangered animals is evident, despite efforts to combat criminal syndicates involved in poaching.

Poachers have killed over 100 rhinos in South Africa this year

Poachers in South Africa have killed more than 100 rhinos in the first three months of this year

News24 | More than 100 rhinos poached in the first three months of this year, says environment minister

More than 100 rhinos have been poached in the first three months of the year, Environment Minister Dion George has said.