South Africa: Anti Rhino Poaching Private Security
28 images Created 2 Feb 2011
As the Rhino poaching crisis worsens in South Africa. Some Rhino owners have employed private para military style security firms to patrol and protect their rhinos. This story shows the security team out on patrol, the mock arrest of a suspected poacher and the training and parade of new recruits.
In 2011 448 Rhino's were killed in South Africa up from 333 in 2010. The price of rhino horn on the black market is reportedly now more than the price of gold per kilo. The demand comes from the Far East where it is used in traditional medicine.
In 2011 448 Rhino's were killed in South Africa up from 333 in 2010. The price of rhino horn on the black market is reportedly now more than the price of gold per kilo. The demand comes from the Far East where it is used in traditional medicine.
