Tag: rhinos poached for their horns

There was a 7,700% increase in rhino poaching in South Africa between 2007 and 2013. That translates to an increase from 13 to 1,004 rhinos killed due to poaching. Of course, rhinos are not the only animals sought after for their monetary value. Elephants, tigers, and leopards are also prime targets for poachers. Poaching has…