"Rising Rhino Poaching Threatens South African Population"
TL;DR
South Africa's battle against rhino poaching has intensified, with 499 rhinos hunted in 2023, an increase of 51 from the previous year. The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park in KwaZulu-Natal province has become a new hotspot for poaching, while the Kruger National Park saw a reduction in poaching. Efforts to combat poaching include improved fencing, increased patrollers, de-horning, and an anti-corruption drive. However, critics argue that better intelligence gathering on poaching gangs is needed to effectively address the issue.
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