Poachers continue to target rhinos in South Africa

The increase in the demand for rhino horn in Asian countries has resulted in a sharp spike in incidences of poaching in South Africa. The latter is home to more than two-thirds of the world’s rhino population, and as such is frequently used as a base by poachers...

Rhinos to be relocated in response to recent surge in poaching

As a result of the relentless efforts of poachers in Kruger National Park in South Africa, approximately 500 rhinos are set to be evacuated from the area. Poaching is rampant in this park; more rhinos are killed here annually than in any other part of the country. The...

The fight against elephant poaching in Africa

Anyone with an interest in wildlife conservation, such as Tunde Folawiyo, will probably be aware that the African elephant is currently at risk of extinction. Recent reports suggest that at least 20,000 were killed in the last year alone. According to CITES (the...