Rhino killings increasing in South Africa

Increased hunting of Rhino killings because of increased demand for rhino horn is widely used as traditional medicines in Asia. Very influential on tour in South Africa, or African tourism revenues and reduced demand.

Rhino killings because of increased demand

South African Government 150 extra police to the Kruger National Park for the killing of wild Rhino killings to avoid. With the help of the police are expected horned Rhino killings can be saved and grow tourism in South Africa Environment Minister Edna Molewa, Rangers were added to the 500 people who were previously employed in the park.

 
The announcement issued on Sunday that after the death of tail 11 rhinos this year alone. Most rhinos were killed by poachers who park in Mozambique. Participate, because it expects the participation of Tourism assistance to participate because of the conservation of Rhino killings will certainly continue to die when hunted.

South African Press Association quoted Molewa said the government was considering to rebuild the wall along the 150 km border with Mozambique. Officials said the hunt was caused increased demand for Rhino killings horn rhino is widely used as traditional medicines in Asia. Last year, 448 dead wild rhinos in southern Africa alone, killed by poachers.

Rhino killings increasing in South Africa