Rhino Poaching 2014

[H. erectus]

A study showed that de-horned rhino were usually poached 12 to 18 months after being de-horned.

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On average the horn grows about 90mm a year H. For a horn to reach an average size and weight, up to 10 years.

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In other words, Dewi ,...what little there is for grasping would be worth the
while???!!,... even after 18 months!!!???,... Thanks Dewi,...


We need some weight/figures here,....20 tons of viable argument,...

[Richprins]

Interesting that "poacher deaths" are being shown now!

What would really shake things up is if the rhino killings for each section ranger's area in Kruger were published monthly...that info exists, and has led to rangers being moved around over the years...

[Penga Ndlovu]

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[mouseinthehouse]

Things just got real for tourists in Kruger. (AND FOR SANPARKS PR)

WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO

[nan]

what an horror

[Flutterby]

Seen 3kms before Phabeni Gate in Kruger. I have asked when it was found.

[Flutterby]

Reply on SANParks' FB page:

Lesego Nko: I have spoken to my colleagues in Kruger and a helicopter was dispatched yesterday. The rhino has not yet been found and they are still currently looking for it. If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of this rhino, could you please report to the nearest gate or call the emergency number that is on the permits. Thank you.

[Richprins]

I'm trembling in anger as I sit here. I think those wounds are "old" if that makes sense. The animal has been suffering for a long time.

Anybody still feel anything when a poacher is killed?

[Flutterby]

Not me!!

[nan]

yes... democraty starts here