Vanishing Megafauna
Rhinos face 'worst poaching'
Africa rhinos face 'worst poaching crisis for decades' By Mark KinverScience and environment reporter, BBC News Rhino populations in Africa are facing the "worst poaching crisis for decades," say conservationists. Over the past three years, gangs are said to have killed more than 800 rhinos for their horns, which can fetch £22,000 per kilo on the black market. Experts fear the rise in poaching could undermine recent efforts to stabilise black and white rhino populations. They called for greater co-operation between conservationists and law enforcement agencies.
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