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Is my Rhino Still Alive?

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The annual number of rhino poached in South Africa last year rose to 1,215, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa told a media briefing in Pretoria two weeks ago. On average, over 100 rhinos were illegally killed each month. Molewa added that so far this year 49 rhino had been killed countrywide.

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Shadows of Africa

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We are nearing the waterhole, and see the large oval shadow in the darkness: that White Rhino cow with a calf. Here and there, eyes are shining, mostly numerous Scrub Hares.

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Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

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The Black Rhino was also a widespread African denizen occurring throughout the continent, even into desert areas. Seekers of the game-viewing Big Five have more recently relaxed their criteria and generally either Black or White Rhino is counted as a member of the Big Five.