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South Africa sees 16% decline in rhino poaching in 2025
South Africa's 16% national decline in rhino poaching in 2025 contrasts with Kruger Park's record high, driven by intensified anti-poaching efforts and stronger prosecutions, officials said.
- During 2025, South Africa recorded a 16% decline in rhino poaching, with 352 rhinos poached from January to December, the department said.
- The department credited intensified anti-poaching and anti-trafficking measures and improved coordination with private sector and conservation partners, as officials said.
- Despite the national decline, data show Mpumalanga province lost 178 rhinos in 2025, mostly in Kruger National Park with 175 poached, while Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu-Natal, saw poaching fall to 63.
- Courts and investigators responded with prosecutions including ZM Muiambo's 20-year sentence, polygraph tests exposing corruption that dismissed seven Ranger Services employees, and expanded K9s and handlers to boost enforcement.
- Aucamp stressed that sustaining progress requires ongoing coordination and international cooperation, citing Operation Thunder successes, a December seizure with Singapore authorities, and last year’s Asia Environmental Enforcement Recognition of Excellence Award.
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South Africa rhino poaching falls 16 pct in 2025
·China
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They were illegally hunted 352 rhinocerons in 2025, while 266 deaths were in state parks and 86 in private parks. It was in Mpumalanga that killed more animals: 178.
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Department records 16% decline in rhino poaching
South Africa’s anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts yielded a 16% overall decline in rhino poaching in 2025 compared to 2024, forestry, fisheries and the environment minister Willie Aucamp said on Tuesday.
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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South Africa reports 16% drop in rhino poaching for 2025
South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.
·Pointe-Noire, Congo (the)
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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C 33%
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