For The First Time In 21 Years, No Rhinoceros Were Poached In Kenya’s National Parks In 2020, According To Kenya’s Wildlife Service. It Is Performing The First-Ever Wildlife Census And Putting Movable Container Housing For Rangers In Parks To Sustain Progress
The South African Police Services’ Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (the Hawks) have been alerted of the incident. In addition, a criminal case has been registered with the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further investigation
Officials at South African National Parks say cooperation with neighboring Mozambique has been a key factor in reducing rhinoceros poaching in the famous Kruger National Park. Kruger is home to the world’s largest wild rhino population, and has proven a tempting target for poachers who for years jumped the park’s borders
Poachers kill the animals to obtain the horn, which in traditional Chinese medicine is believed to have healing powers, although there is little evidence to support this