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flag South Africa marks World Rhino Day as conservation efforts combat ongoing poaching, with 420 rhinos killed in 2024 despite anti-poaching advances.

flag South Africa observes World Rhino Day as conservation efforts continue amid persistent poaching threats. flag Though annual rhino killings have dropped from over 1,000 to 420, one rhino is still killed daily for its horn. flag The country hosts the largest populations of black and southern white rhinos, with over 2,000 and 12,000–13,000 respectively. flag Anti-poaching strategies include drones, AI, motion sensors, dehorning, and a new radioactive tagging initiative to deter smuggling. flag Rhinos are being relocated to safer areas like Zinave National Park, where reintroductions have led to successful births. flag Conservationists stress that progress is fragile and requires ongoing global support to prevent extinction.

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