Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year, most of them in national parks

Poachers in South Africa killed more than 100 rhinos in the first three months of this year, most of them inside national parks, highlighting an ongoing battle to protect one of the best-known endangered species.

South African Environment Minister Dion George announced the figures Monday and said that of the 103 rhinos killed between 1 January and 31 March, 65 were poached in national parks.