South Africa: 82 rhinos killed by poachers so far in 2013

According to the latest statistics released by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), South Africa has already lost 82 rhinos to illegal poaching since the beginning of 2013. 61 rhinos were poached in the Kruger National Park, eight rhinos got illegally killed in KwaZulu-Natal, six in the North West four in Mpumalanga and three in Limpopo.
Of the 21 suspected poachers arrested since 01 January 2013, 14 were arrested in the Kruger National Park.

Latest rhino poaching figures (as of 06 February 2013):  

• Kruger National Park (SANParks) - 61 rhinos poached
• Mapungubwe National Park (SANParks) - 0 rhino poached
• Gauteng - 0 rhino poached
• Limpopo - 3 rhinos poached
• Mpumalanga - 4 rhino poached
• North-West Province - 6 rhinos poached
• Eastern Cape - 0 rhino poached
• Free State - 0 rhino poached
• KwaZulu Natal - 8 rhinos poached
• Western Cape - 0 rhino poached
• Northern Cap - 0 rhino poached

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has urged members of the public to report incidents of rhino poaching or any tip-offs that could lead to arrests and prevention of illegal killings to 0800 205 005.