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Africa - Southern Africa - Swaziland |
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Distribution - Poaching |
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African Rhino Species |
There was a near total wipe out of all rhino populations in Swaziland between November 1988 and December 1992. During these four years, Swaziland lost more than 70% of its rhinos to poaching, in what became generally known as the Rhino War. This resulted in upgraded legislation and many judicial conmfrontations.
A drought in Dec 1992 also affected rhino numbers.
No rhino poaching incident reported since Dec 1992.
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Rhinos in Swaziland
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