Rhino poaching in South Africa remains stubbornly high despite conservation efforts. In the first three months of 2025, poachers killed 103 rhinos, averaging 34.3 per month—virtually unchanged from 2024’s monthly average of 35 rhinos. What’s striking is the clear geographic shift in poaching activity. While KwaZulu-Natal province saw a significant drop from about 58 rhinos killed per quarter in 2024 to just 16 in early 2025, national parks such as Kruger experienced a troubling spike. Of the 103 rhinos killed in Q1 2025, 65 died in national parks—already approaching 2024’s total park losses of 88. “103 rhinos lost in Q1 … Continue reading South Africa Loses 103 Rhinos in 2025: National Parks Targeted as KwaZulu-Natal Sees 72% Drop