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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Poachers have killed over 100 rhinos in South Africa this year. Most were 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 Jan. 1 and March 31, 65 were poached in national parks.

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