According to official sources on Monday, the number of rhinos killed in South Africa in 2020 has fallen by 33%, a sharp drop in poaching due in part to restrictions on movement to contain Covid-19 pandemic.
Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said in a statement that during the COVID hard lockdown period there was significant reduction in poacher incursions into the Kruger National Park.
A slight increase in poaching was recorded in December 2020 when the government lifted up some restrictions.
Creecy said a significant spike in poaching was experienced towards the end of 2020, especially during December.
According to official government figures, at least 394 rhinos were hunted down in 2020, and 594 in 2019.
The Kruger National Park that borders Mozambique had the highest number of rhinos killed at 245.
Environment Minister Barbara Creecy said in a statement that during the COVID hard lockdown period there was significant reduction in poacher incursions into the Kruger National Park.
A slight increase in poaching was recorded in December 2020 when the government lifted up some restrictions.
Creecy said a significant spike in poaching was experienced towards the end of 2020, especially during December.
According to official government figures, at least 394 rhinos were hunted down in 2020, and 594 in 2019.
The Kruger National Park that borders Mozambique had the highest number of rhinos killed at 245.
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