26 January 2011, 08:26
Alan BunnSharp rise in Zimbabwe rhino poaching
Sharp rise in Zimbabwe rhino poachingHarare - Zimbabwe's wildlife service chief says rhino poaching has risen sharply in recent weeks, with raids organised by sophisticated poaching syndicates.
Parks and Wildlife director general Vitalis Chidenga said on Tuesday seven endangered rhinos were killed in southern Zimbabwe from early December to Jan 19. He says that represents about one-third of all 22 rhino poached in 2010.
He says the poachers were well-equipped and that "big money" syndicates even used aircraft for poaching missions and reconnaissance.
He says five of the rhino were shot in one park in the southwestern Matabeleland province.
- AP
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27 January 2011, 03:28
HuntNBgameThanks to Aphrodisiac's and the high Asian market. It is a sad thought and sight to see all of the lost game due to a stupid non-existent drug.