Nine Rhino’s Poached In Namibia Since January This Year

Rhino poaching in namibia
A poached rhino in Namibia

WINDHOEK, March 11

Nine rhino poaching incidents have been recorded in Namibia since January this year. This, according to Romeo Muyunda, of the Environment and Tourism Ministry, who added that the incidents mainly occurred in private and custodian farms, and none recorded in the national parks.

In 2018, 57 rhinos and 26 elephants were poached, with 120 suspected poachers being arrested.

Poaching of Rhinoceros has increased during the last years at an alarming rate as there is a huge key market in Asia.

Sudan, Kenya's last Rhino who was 45, lived at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya died last year. The species is now extinct due the Chinese demand for Rhino horn.
Sudan, Kenya’s last Rhino who was 45, lived at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya died last year. The species is now extinct.

The ministry is lobbying for harsher punishment for those found guilty of poaching. Last year, the ministry established an Anti- Poaching Unit to help curb poaching.

NDN Staffer

Source: NamibiaDailyNews

Image: Outdoor Adentures Namibia

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