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Guardian: Fears are growing for the survival of the rhinoceros as the last female in the popular Krugersdorp game reserve near Johannesburg was killed, bleeding to death after having its horn hacked off by poachers. Wildlife officials say poaching for the prized horns has now reached an all-time high. "Last year, 129 rhinos were killed for their horns in South Africa. This year, we have already had 136 deaths," said chief game ranger Japie Mostert. The gang used tranquilliser guns and a ......
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Poachers kill last female rhino in South Africa’s Kruger park for prized horn
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on July 18th, 2010
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