South Africa: nearly 500 rhinos killed in 2023 by poachers. Up 11% compared to 2022, because their horns are highly sought after on the black market.
Majority were culled in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, where Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park alone lost 307 animals. Since 2023, national parks have required their new employees to take a lie detector test, fearing that some are in cahoots with poacher.