SA sees a significant drop in rhino poaching thanks to the Covid-19 lockdown, but the long-term impact looms

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SA sees a significant drop in rhino poaching thanks to the Covid-19 lockdown, bu

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While many South Africans are bemoaning being stuck at home...

While many South Africans are bemoaning being stuck at home in a nationwide lockdown, rhinos may just be breathing a heavy sigh of relief. 

This because due to the Covid-19 lockdown, South Africa has seen a significant drop in rhino poaching, according to poaching numbers by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) released last week.

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