South Africa: 96 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 96 rhinos to illegal poaching since the beginning of 2013. Of the rhino poached, 66 rhino were killed in the Kruger National Park, 11 in North West, 10 in KwaZulu-Natal, 5 in Limpopo and 4 in Mpumalanga. 34 suspected poachers got arrested since 01 January 2013; 23 of them in the Kruger National Park.

Latest rhino poaching figures (as of 13 February 2013):  

• Kruger National Park (SANParks) - 66 rhinos poached
• Mapungubwe National Park (SANParks) - 0 rhino poached
• Gauteng - 0 rhino poached
• Limpopo - 5 rhinos poached
• Mpumalanga - 4 rhino poached
• North-West Province - 11 rhinos poached
• Eastern Cape - 0 rhino poached
• Free State - 0 rhino poached
• KwaZulu Natal - 10 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.