Number of Rhinos Killed by Poachers in South Africa in First 3 Months of 2012

in Environmental Crime

Between January 1 to March 28, 2012, poachers in South Africa killed 150 rhinos. In Kruger National Park alone, 87 rhinos were killed by poachers.

90 people in the country were arrested during the three month period for poaching activities.

Source:  SAPA, “Poachers kill 150 rhino in 2012,” IOL News, March 29, 2012.

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