Saturday 22 November 2014

'Horrific' record 1,020 rhino killed in South Africa

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'Horrific' record 1,020 rhino killed in South Africa
Johannesburg (AFP) Nov 20, 2014 - A record 1,020 rhinos have been poached in South Africa this year, the government said Thursday, scuppering multiple efforts by authorities to curb the slaughter of the endangered species. The vast Kruger National Park, has been hit the hardest by poachers, with 672 killed inside the park, which is roughly the size of Wales. "To date, a total of 1,020 rhino have been killed for their hor ... more


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