South Africa’s threatened rhinos
More than 200 rhinos have been killed this year alone by gangs of well-organised poachers.
Published On 28 Sep 2010
South Africa is home to about 80 per cent of Africa’s rhinoceros population. But they are increasingly under threat from poachers, who are trying to cater to a high Asian demand for rhino horn.
The World Wildlife Fund says more than 200 rhinos have been killed by well-organised gangs this year alone.
Barnaby Phillips reports from Limpopo province in South Africa.
Source: Al Jazeera