Voice of America: Record Number of Rhino Killings in South Africa Oct 16th 2012, 14:56 Voice of America | Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries | | Record Number of Rhino Killings in South Africa Oct 16th 2012, 13:18 Poachers have killed a record number of rhinos in South Africa this year despite continued efforts to stop the illegal killings. South Africa's Department of Environmental Affairs says poachers have killed 455 rhinos during 2012, surpassing the 448 recorded during 2011. The majority of the killings occurred in Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves. The poaching is driven by Asian demand for rhino horns, which are widely believed to have healing properties ... | | | | |
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