In 2024, the number of rhinos poached in South Africa amounted to ***. This was a decrease of ** rhinoceros poached compared to the previous year and was the lowest during the period reviewed. Furthermore, KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of poached rhinos in the country.
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Statista. (March 6, 2025). Number of rhinoceros poached in South Africa between 2021 and 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1465169/rhino-loses-due-to-poaching-in-south-africa/
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